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