College Unit Review 2025

Question 1

A strong college essay should list every award and activity a student has participated in.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

A "safety school" is a college where ____.

Accepted Answer

You are highly likely to be admitted based on your academic profile

Question 3

How much can Pell Grants provide for eligible students per year?

Accepted Answer

$7,395

Question 4

Out of these 4, which is the BEST example of a strong PIQ/Common App essay topic?

Accepted Answer

"How moving to a new school helped me develop confidence."

Question 5

Out of these 4, which factor is required for UC admissions but NOT for CSU admissions?

Accepted Answer

Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)

Question 6

How many years of A-G coursework are required to apply to UC & CSU schools?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the subject

Question 7

The UC and CSU systems require SAT/ACT scores for admission.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

What percentage of college students receive some form of financial aid?

Accepted Answer

85%

Question 9

Finish this sentence: A weighted GPA includes additional points for ____.

Accepted Answer

Honors, AP, or college-level classes

Question 10

How many Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) must UC applicants answer?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 11

What is the minimum GPA required for California residents applying to UC schools?

Accepted Answer

3.0

Question 12

The best way to increase scholarship opportunities is to ____.

Accepted Answer

Apply early and build a strong resume of extracurriculars and leadership

Question 13

Colleges only look at your GPA and test scores when deciding admission.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

The California financial aid application for undocumented students is called ____.

Accepted Answer

The California Dream Act Application (CADAA)

Question 15

FAFSA is only for students with low-income families.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

A strong college essay should show ____, rather than just tell.

Accepted Answer

Growth, reflection, personal values, or resilience

Question 17

Out of these 4, which is an example of a merit-based scholarship?

Accepted Answer

A scholarship for students with a 3.5+ GPA

Question 18

Out of these 4, which is NOT part of a holistic admissions review?

Accepted Answer

Number of College Applications Submitted

Question 19

Out of these 4, which is NOT a type of financial aid?

Accepted Answer

FAFSA Loan

Question 20

Scholarships are only for students with high GPAs.

Accepted Answer

False

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