EY College MAP - College Knowledge 101

What do college students miss from home when they go away to college?

You could be going to school with 40-year-olds in your classes.

Upon enrolling in college, you must choose a major right away

The best time to visit colleges is AFTER you have been accepted

It's better to have high GPA in easy classes than to take challenging courses and lower grades

Your standardized test scores (SAT, ACT) are more important than high school grades

What is the most common college major in the United States?

My family cannot afford private college tuition

What university has the largest undergrad population in the United States?

Some classes can have over 100 students in them

You don't have to go to class

No college will take the time to look at your Facebook page

Senior year of high school is just as important as any other year

B.A. is a type of degree and stands for what?

Some colleges may send midterm grade reports to your parents

What items do colleges look for on an admission application?

You won't have to buy all new textbooks each semester/quarter

What is the correct order of degree attainment?

You will graduate from college and know exactly what you want to do with your life

What does NCAA stand for?

What types of activities can you get involved with on-campus?

After applying for scholarships freshman year, you don't need to worry about them

Large Universities will have greater diversity