True/False
These test are used as part of the admissions review process. Many schools have made this optional.
What is the SAT/Standardized Admissions Test and the ACT which colleges use as part of the admissions criteria.
These are the 5 core classes evaluated in the review process.
Math, English, Science, History and Foreign Language
I am a big yellow slug
UC Santa Cruz
I studied so much that I got the perfect score on the SAT. Maybe I'll try to get a perfect score on that too.
SAT- 1600
ACT- 36
The sitting statue at Harvard is of John Harvard.
(False) It is of Daniel Chester French
In order to stand out in the application pool I should do these things during high school (name at least 3)
1.Extracurricular activities- get involved in the community
2.Do well in school- challenge yourself with a rigorous schedule
4. Visit the school
5. Show your interest
6.Talk to an admissions counselor/interview
7. meet with a representative when they visit CCA
A group of colleges focused on a specific demographic whose alums include Dr. Martin Luther King, Oprah Winfrey and P Diddy
Historically Black College and University
DOUBLE JEOPARDY This animal is the most popular mascot in the US representing 43 different colleges. Name the animal and at least 3 colleges with this mascot
Bulldog
Georgetown, BU, Butler,Yale, UGA, Bryant, Dean, James Madison
Phewwwww...I just finished my college essay and it is under the word limit!
650 words
The first established college in the United States was Yale.
(False) Harvard is the oldest college in the country
This document includes my accomplishments, activities, and educational achievements.
What is a resume
An indication of how you perform in the classroom. It can be different scales.
What is the GPA
I proudly represent Texas Christian University
purple horn toad
DOUBLE JEOPARDYHow many Ivy League schools are there?
Bonus- name them
8
Princeton, U Penn, Cornell, Columbia, Dartmouth, Harvard, Yale,Brown
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Cornell was originally known as 'Kings College'
(False) Columbia University was originally named "Kings College" located in NYC. The school burned down to the ground and re-established as Columbia University. Kins College is now located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
This is required for the common application so that the college admission team can learn more about your goals, background, and why you want to attend their school.
The essay, also known as the personal statement
This is a binding application where you, your parent/guardian, along with your counselor need to sign confirming you are aware of your commitment to the school.
What is Early Decision
Purple Cow gets it done at this small, highly selective college.
Williams College
I'm going to have to get a good job this summer so that I can pay for my applications. I hear the average application fee is.......
$50-100
You cannot go to college unless you or your family has a lot of money and can pay for you to attend college.
(False) There is a lot of financial aid available for students, as well as local and national scholarships
This document is required for certain colleges as a way to express deeper interest and learn more about you
A supplement
Teacher from your 11th or 12th grade, from humanities and from STEM subjects
Letters of recommendation
This itsy bitsy spider represents a college where I proudly represented the first college in the nation to offer a degree in Leadership, as well as a top ranked Business school and Law School.
University of Richmond
This college regularly receives the most applications, last year with 145,904
UCLA-