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Words we need to know to talk about and understand college acceptance requirements
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The test that allows students to practice for the SAT is called the:
DAN Test
AP Test
PSAT
ACT
2
Which is true about Letters of recommendation
usually written by a counselor or teacher
They are required for CSU's (state schools)
not required for UC's
should be written by a parent
3
TRUE or False: There are AVID Friendly Colleges
True
False
4
The reasoning test that measures critical reading, math, and writing skills is called the:
PSAT
SAT
AP Test
ACT
5
Classes that add extra points to your GPA include
AP classes
Honors
college prep
intensive
6
A school activity (sport, drama, music) that adds to a student's academic experience is an:
aptitude
Extracurricular Activity
credit
diploma
7
Financial aid based on merit and/or criteria set up by the donor and not paid back is called a:
loan
credit
grant
scholarship
8
A college undergraduate admissions application used by 400+ colleges(private/ independent)
Bachelor's Degree
The Common Application
Financial Aid
Early Action (EA)
9
Early Decision (ED) allows a student to
go to school for free
order an early breakfast
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
apply early and decide by May 1 to accept or decline
10
A formal request for admission to a college or university is...
testing
certificate
deferral
application
11
Any financial award to a student is considered:
diploma
major
financial aid
letter of rec
12
CSU (as in CSUMB) stands for:
Univeristy California
private school of california
Cal State University
Call Someone... Urgent
13
A natural ability or talent is known as ones ________
class rank
grants
motivation
aptitude
14
When a college admits all high school grads regardless of qualifications it's called:
Open Admission/Enrollment
Regular Admission
Deferred Admission
Early Decision
15
When an admitted student postpones admission for one year it is called:
regular decision
Deferred Admission
acceptance
work study
16
A student's approximate standing in his/her graduating class (based on GPA) is called ______
Class Rank
credit
diploma
GPA
17
A student's GPA:
is not important
an indicator of a student's overall academic performance
can never change
is only important in 11th grade
18
A certificate given by a school, college or university student who meet graduation requirements
scholarship
degree
grant
diploma
19
A four year degree for a prescribed course of study is called a:
AA- Associates Degree
Master's Degree (MA, MS)
Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS)
Doctorate Degree (PHD)
20
UC (as in UCSC) stands for
University of California
Under contract
California state school
University of Conneticut
21
CSU and UC applications are Due:
August 31st
January 1st
November 30th
April 15th
22
The decision to allow a student to enter a college or university is:
application
degree
certificate
admission
23
A Major is:
an accelerated program offered to advanced students
requires two extra years of study
a subject of study in which a student chooses to focus
a certificate
24
A standardized exam used in the admission process to predict student success in college
College Entrance Exam
AP Advanced Placement Test
application
PSAT
25
Opportunities available after high school graduation are called
extracurricular activities
credits
Post Secondary opportunities
scholarships
26
When a student's application for early decision/early action is postponed & considered later:
deferral
FAFSA
award letter
admission
27
Early Action (EA) allows a student to
be in the honors program
attend for free
apply early and choose by May 1
apply early and student then must attend if accepted
28
A degree that usually requires 2 additional years of study after completion of a BA/BS is
A Master's Degree
An AA or Associates Degree
A Bachelor's Degree
A Doctorate Degree
29
True or False: Senior Year grades don't matter
True
False
30
What is the ACT?
a high school test
A college entrance exam
a degree
an application
31
The official record of a high school or college courses and grades and used for application is:
transcript
resume
PLAN
GPA
32
A Degree is given by a college to a student who has:
needs financial assistance
Pays for all classes
met graduation requirements
met certain academic requirements
33
A two year degree that prepares a student for study at a 4 year university is called:
Master's Degree
Major
Associates Degree (A.A., A.S.)
Doctorate Degree
34
A test made for students who've completed college level work- if passed offers college standing
AP- Advanced Placement Test
Smarter Balance
ACT
PSAT
35
A government form that allows students to get federal financial aid is called:
master's degree
Early Action
EFC
FAFSA
36
A financial aid letter/document that states the amount and type of $ the school will provide
Award Letter
admission
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
diploma
37
What is the score range for the ACT?
1-40
1-36
1-10
highest score is 1600
38
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is:
A Major
A scholarship
the $ amount a student and family will contribute
The amount of money the college will give
39
A financial reward you don't have to pay back is called:
diploma
a grant
financial aid
honors program
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Money earned in a job obtained through the help of the college's financial aid office is called
occupation
scholarship
work study
grant
