College Admission
Paying For College
SAT/ACT
Planning For College
College Success
100
The best time to apply to college.
What is the beginning of senior year?
100
A type of scholarship that does not have to be paid back, it is better to get this than a loan.
What is a grant?
100
The SAT is divided into three sections, critical reading, math and writing and The ACT has four parts, English, math, reading and science.
What is the difference between SAT and ACT?
100
This type of school is a school you like and would love to go to, but may not get in due to grades or low test scores. If you really want to go to this school, you should apply anyway.
What is a "reach" school?
100
At college, this is when you will learn about the college, the library services, other services the college has for students, the importance of the student ID and ID card, and be introduced to Faculty and Staff and meet other students.
What is Freshman Orientation?
200
It's better to get B's in these courses than A's in easier courses.
What are Advanced Placement (AP courses)
200
This is awarded for winning an academic contest or competition and helps pay for school.
What is a scholarship?
200
You will have 3 hours and 45 minutes to take the SAT, not including breaks and check-in time, you will need to arrive by 7:45 a.m., and the test should be finished between 12:30 and 1 p.m.
How much time does a person have to finish the SAT ?
200
These are the two most important things to do when visiting a college.
What are meet with an admissions counselor and take a tour of campus?
200
The location of the college,cost of everything ,the size of area and of the college , the activities they have at the college, and the different organizations they have organizations.
What are the main things to consider when looking at colleges?
300
Grades in college prep courses, admission test scores, grades in all subjects, class rank, essay or writing sample, teacher recommendation, counselor recommendation, interview, work/extracurricular activities.
What factors are the most important in the admission decisions?
300
A type of financial award that must be paid back with interest after you graduate.
What is a loan?
300
This is the best time to take the PSAT to qualify for National Merit Scholarships.
What is October of your junior year?
300
This type of school is one you might not really want to go to, but are sure you will be able to get in. You should apply in case you don't get in to any other schools.
What is a "safety school"?
300
This skill is important for balancing all your classes, due dates and extracurricular activities in college.
What is organization and time management?
400
The types of classes you should take in high school to show that you are willing to challenge yourself academically.
What are AP and honors courses?
400
This is the best time to apply for financial aid.
What is the fall of your senior year?
400
This question helps you develop a point of view on an issue and express yourself in writing.
What is the SAT essay section?
400
This is a graduate student who teaches classes to new students (usually freshman); you should ask when visiting colleges to find out if this type of person will be teaching you instead of a professor.
What is a Teaching Assistant?
400
You can often go meet with professors during this scheduled time to get extra help and form a postive relationship with them.
What are office hours?
500
The courses taken and the academic grades they have received.
What sticks out the most to a college?
500
Attending this type of school will ensure the government pays for 100% of your college fees.
What is a military academy such as West Point or the Air Force Academy?
500
This is the company that produces both the SAT test and your AP exams.
What is The College Board?
500
This number could be anywhere from 5 to 20.
How many colleges should I plan to apply to?
500
Colleges often provide these types of services to students who are having trouble in their classes.
What is tutoring?
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