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