All-Things CUNY
SAT vs. ACT
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Crafting a College List
Alternatives to College
100
This CUNY school in Midtown Manhattan specializes in Criminal Justice.
What is John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
100
This number represents a perfect score on the ACT.
What is 36?
100
You will need to provide this 9-digit identification number on most college applications if you plan on applying for federal student aid.
What is your social security number?
100
Unlike "Safety" and "Target" choices, you are typically not advised to have this type of choice make up a significant portion of your college list.
What are "Reach" Schools?
100
This training program can provide you with the creative and technical skills to work with wood in order to create aesthetically pleasing and functional structures, from window frames to kitchen cabinets.
What is a carpentry program?
200
You can apply to a maximum of this number of schools on your CUNY application.
What is 6 choices?
200
You are deducted this amount of points for getting a question wrong on the SAT.
What is zero?
200
Complete the analogy: EOP is to SUNY as _____ is to CUNY.
What is SEEK/CD/ASAP?
200
Students who attend a private college in a state they are not a resident in are charged _________ for tuition compared to students who are residents of the state where the college is located.
What is "the same amount"?
200
Semper Fi, which means "Always Faithful," is the motto of this branch of the military.
What is the United States Marine Corps?
300
Aside from Queens College, this is the name of the other 4-year CUNY college located in Queens.
What is York College?
300
The SAT Math section is scored on a _____ to 800 scale.
What is 200?
300
This is the word limit for the Common Application general essay.
What is 650 words?
300
SUNY graduation rates are significantly ______ than the average rate for national public universities and slightly _____ than the average rate for national private universities.
What are "higher" and "lower"?
300
This is the type of driver’s license required to operate large or heavy vehicles.
What is a CDL? (Commercial Driver's License)
400
The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education a seven-year medical program of the CUNY Medical School that is located on this campus.
What is City College?
400
Between the ACT and SAT, this is the only test section that includes questions that are not multiple choice.
What is the SAT Math section?
400
You have the option to waive/not waive your right to review all recommendations and supporting documents submitted on your behalf for the Common App. This is part of the ________ Release Authorization (Hint: it is an acronym)
What is FERPA?
400
This policy can offer students admission on short notice, but also constitutes a binding commitment to enroll if accepted.
What is Early Decision?
400
If you have a minimum wage job, you are making this much per hour. (As of 12/31/15 in New York State)
What is 9.00?
500
The 1st of this month is the priority deadline for applying to CUNY for the Fall 2017 semester.
What is February?
500
If you received a SAT fee waiver, you are eligible to receive _____ college application fee waivers from College Board.
What are four?
500
This is the maximum amount of colleges that you can apply to on the Common Application.
What are 20 colleges?
500
If you receive a fee waiver, the first 4 choices on your SUNY application will be free. Any additional schools will cost you ____ a piece.
What is $50?
500
Many technical/vocational schools offer HVAC certification programs. The "V" in HVAC stands for this.
What is Ventilation?
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