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100

What are the names of at least 5 Ivy League universities?

Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, UPenn, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown

100

Which school is older, Oxford or Cambridge?

Oxford was established in 1096. Cambridge was established in 1209

100
How early should you start your college process?
As early as possible.
100

What is a perfect SAT score?

1600

100

What is the specific program or specialty you choose to study at college called?

A major

200

In which state is the best public university system is located?

California

200

Which UK school received the most applications last year?

London School of Economics

200
Name 3 positive reasons for going to college.
. Get a good job . Study what you like to do . Meet new people . To experience life away from home . Have the potential to make more money
200

How many IB points do you need to pass the IB Diploma program?

24 points

200

What is the maximum number of majors you can have in an American college?

Technically, an unlimited amount as long as you complete the required credits. However, most students more commonly are allowed to have 2-3 majors. 

300

What is the oldest University in the United States?

Harvard University, founded in 1636.

300

Name 4 European countries that offer undergraduate university degree programs in English. 

Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Greece, Sweden, Italy, France, Denmark, France

300
Colleges care about your grades beginning from what year? 

Year 9

300

Name the 3 major English language tests that colleges accept. 

TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo

300
What does BA and BS stand for?
BA is Bachelors of Arts and BS is Bachelors of Science
400

What is the Ivy League?

A sports league. 

400

How many years does it take to graduate from university in the UK?

3

400
What are 3 things to consider to see if a college is right for you?
. Campus location (near home, a city, a ski resort) . Campus size (small, medium or large) . Programs of study/majors . Sports or clubs . Cost
400

What does the SAT stand for?

The Scholastic Aptitude Test

400

True or False: All US diplomas take 4 years to complete.

FALSE

500

What is a liberal arts college?

A liberal arts college is a college that focuses on undergraduate education in the arts, humanities, and sciences.  

500

What is a super-curricular activity?

Any activity you participate in outside of school that is related to your major? 

500

Besides studying hard, name  3 more things you  should be doing to get ready for college?

Read, work, join clubs, play sports, community service, leadership, talking with an advisor, taking and passing all exams, etc.

500

Worldwide, how many schools offer the IB diploma program (round to the nearest 100th)?

As of 3 September 2019, there are 3,420 schools offering the DP

500
What's the most common major in the United States?
Business Management
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