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