Make the Grade (College Academics)
True or false: In college, everyone takes the same classes, and you don’t have much freedom in what classes you take.
False! At almost every college, you have lots of freedom in what classes you take.
True or false: Everyone who goes to college pays thousands of dollars per year.
False! There are many ways to make college affordable, such as financial aid, academic scholarships, athletic scholarships, and more!
When do you start applying for college?
Usually in the fall of your senior year of high school
True or false: College clubs are okay, but it’s unlikely you’ll make real friends or have a ton of fun in a club.
False!!! College clubs and other extracurriculars can be some of the most fun and fulfilling things you’ll ever do, and you could make lifelong friends in them!
Which of the following colleges is NOT on the East Coast?
a) Northeastern University
b) Spelman College
c) University of Maryland
d) Gonzaga University
Gonzaga University! Gonzaga is located in Spokane, Washington.
What would you be most likely to learn about in a marine biology class?
a) Trees
b) English literature
c) Sharks
d) Elephants
c) Sharks. Marine biology is the study of life in the ocean!
Which of the following is not a real type of scholarship?
a) Arts
b) Music
c) Being able to touch your nose with your tongue
d) Community-based
c) Being able to touch your nose with your tongue
True or false: You need high SAT or ACT scores to get into college.
False! Many schools no longer even require you to submit your standardized test scores. Your application will be made up of many parts beyond just test scores.
What is the name of the popular college extracurricular where a group sings with no instrumental backing?
Acapella
Which of these colleges is NOT known for its focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)?
a) The Juilliard School
b) California Institute of Technology
c) Harvey Mudd College
d) Georgia Institute of Technology
a) The Juilliard School
At most colleges, you get to choose a main focus for yourself from a huge list of subjects. What is this main focus called?
Your major. At many schools, you can have more than one major, and you can also choose a secondary focus area called a minor!
Which college applicants should check to see if they’re eligible for financial aid?
a) Students who know they’re definitely eligible
b) Students who are experts on the financial aid system
c) Athletes
d) Everyone
d) Everyone
Which of the following can help you get into college?
a) Performing in a school production
b) Getting positive teacher recommendations
c) Being involved in your community
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
The Harvard Crimson, The Daily Californian, and The Hilltop are all examples of what?
College student newspapers!
Which college did Martin Luther King, Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, and Spike Lee all graduate from?
a) Morehouse College
b) University of Pittsburgh
c) Clemson University
d) Haverford College
a) Morehouse College
Name one way that college homework is different than other homework
It’s usually not due every day; it’s often more reading-based; you have more freedom; it’s about things you’re interested in
For which of the following costs can you not use financial aid?
a) Classes
b) Housing
c) Building a basketball court in your dorm
d) Textbooks
c) Building a basketball court in your dorm
True or false: There is a minimum GPA (grade point average) for getting into an “elite” college.
False! College admissions staffs look at many factors beyond just your GPA; your writing, extracurriculars, personal qualities, and more will be taken into consideration.
Which of the following is not a real college club?
a) Cheese Club
b) French and Australian Movies Club
c) Humans vs Zombies Club
d) Ukulele Tree Climbing Club
b) French and Australian Movies Club. But all of the others are real!
In what US state can you find Yale University?
Connecticut
Many colleges offer a “track” for students who are interested in being doctors. What is this track called?
Pre-med
Which of the following groups always gets a discount at public colleges?
a) Students who live in the same state as the college
b) Students who are fans of the college’s sports teams
c) Students with high SAT scores
d) Students with the best grades
a) Students who live in the same state as the college
What is the name of the application system that allows you to use one application for lots of different colleges at once?
a) Just One Application
b) U Apply
c) The Common Application
d) Application 4ever
c) The Common Application
The Middlebury College Pranksters won the national championship of what in 2019?
a) Prank wars
b) Chess
c) Birdhouse painting
d) Ultimate frisbee
d) Ultimate frisbee
McGill University, Queen’s University, and University of Victoria are all in which country?
McGill University, Queen’s University, and University of Victoria are all in which country?