College Basics
The test many students take for college admissions, known by three letters.
SAT/ACT
This organ in the human body pumps blood.
What is the heart?
This billionaire, philanthropist built his own suit of armor.
Who is Iron Man?
The Spurs’ all-time leading scorer, known as “The Big Fundamental.”
Who is Tim Duncan?
The place where most first-year students live on campus.
What is a dorm (or residence hall)?
The document you submit with your application that lists grades and classes taken.
What is a transcript?
The process plants use to make food from sunlight.
What is photosynthesis?
He wields a hammer named Mjölnir.
Who is Thor?
This player is known for his flashy passes and nickname “The Flash from France.”
Who is Tony Parker?
This campus card is used to access buildings, check out library books, and buy meals.
What is a student ID card?
The form students fill out to apply for federal financial aid.
What is FAFSA/TAFSA?
This gas makes up most of Earth’s atmosphere.
What is nitrogen?
She’s a former Russian spy turned Avenger.
Who is black widow?
The Spurs have won this many NBA championships.
What is five?
These student-run organizations focus on shared interests, hobbies, or causes.
What are clubs (or student organizations)?
This type of financial aid does not need to be repaid and is often based on merit.
The smallest unit of life.
What is a cell?
His famous line is “I can do this all day.”
Who is Captain America?
This young guard from Baylor was drafted by the Spurs in 2021.
Who is Jeremy Sochan?
This type of office helps students get involved in campus activities and leadership.
What is the student engagement (or student life) office?
This term describes when students complete basic college courses while still in high school, earning credits that may transfer later.
What is dual credit?
The force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
What is gravity?
He says, “I am inevitable.”
Who is Thanos?
Wembanyama won this rookie honor in 2024.
What is NBA Rookie of the Year?
This type of event usually happens at the beginning of the school year to welcome new students.
What is orientation (or welcome week)?