College Admissions 101
What is the main application platform used by many colleges for admissions?
The Common App
What type of college typically offers 2-year degrees like associate degrees?
Community colleges
What do you call the main field of study you choose in college?
A major
What is the skill that involves being on time, meeting deadlines, and showing reliability?
punctuality
This artist is one of YouTube’s most-streamed rappers and is known for songs like “Outside Today” and “Make No Sense.” Who is he
NBA Youngboy
What grade level is most important on a transcript for college admissions?
What is 11th grade?
Name one HBCU in Maryland
Morgan State, Bowie State, Coppin State, or UMES
What major often leads to careers in teaching, human development, or early childhood?
Education
What is the ability to work well with others to reach a common goal?
Teamwork
This rapper holds multiple streaming records and is known for hits like “God’s Plan” and “One Dance.” Who is he?
Drake
What is the written piece where students share their story, interests, or challenges
What is the personal essay/personal statement
What does “HSI” stand for?
Hispanic-Serving Institution
Which major is most associated with becoming a software developer?
Computer Science.
What do we call the ability to manage your tasks, stay organized, and use your time wisely?
Time management.
YG Teck is known for collaborating with other Baltimore artists and highlighting the city in his visuals. What Baltimore neighborhood does he most represent in his music and identity?
Park Heights/ Ova west
Colleges call these the extra activities you do outside of class
What are extracurricular activities?
What is the name for a college with 4-year bachelor’s programs?
A university or 4-year college
What do you call someone who chooses two main academic fields?
A double major.
What skill involves expressing yourself clearly—both in writing and speaking?
Communication skills.
This hip-hop superstar is credited with bringing dance challenges to TikTok with songs like “Savage” and “Body.” Who is she?
Meg thee Stallion
What is the early application option that requires attendance if accepted
What is early decision?
What type of school offers hands-on training for careers like cosmetology, HVAC, or dental assisting?
Trade or vocational school
What career field includes nursing, public health, pharmacy, and medical research?
Healthcare.
What is the skill that helps you handle unexpected challenges and adjust to new situations at work?
Adaptability
What is the name of the unique style of fast, energetic, chopped beats created in Baltimore, often heard at parties and on 92Q?
Baltimore Club Music