Reading/Writing/Vocab
DEFINE:
ARTICULATE
HAVING OR SHOWING THE ABLILITY TO SPEAK FLUENTLY AND COHERENTLY
Where do we complete our classwork and homework assignments?
Lemma :)
What is the word limit for your college essay?
No more than 650 words
What is need-based aid?
This is financial aid provided to students who cannot pay for college only using their family's financial resources.
What is a brag sheet?
Used for your recommenders, a brag sheet will include aspects of your academic profile, but its main purpose is to showcase the best parts of you that aren’t reflected in grades.
DEFINE:
APEX
THE TOP OR HIGHEST PART OF SOMETHING, ESPECIALLY ONE FORMING A POINT
What is the date of the next SAT exam?
June 4th
How many essay prompts are there on the common app?
7 prompts
What is merit based aid?
This is financial aid awarded to students based on GPA/test scores, athletic accomplishments, achievements in extracurriculars, etc. It is entirely based off of things the student has succeeded in and can be granted from institutions or non-profit/community-based organizations.
What is the difference between a target school and a reach school?
Based on your academic profile, you have a higher chance of being accepted into a target school, and a slightly lower chance of acceptance with a reach school.
MIX & MATCH - MATCH THE WORDS TO THEIR DEFINITION
A. ARTICULATE
B. APEX
1. ABILITY TO SPEAK FORM AN ARGUMENT/POINT
2. ABILITY TO SPEAK FLUENTLY AND COHERENTLY
A - 2
B - 1
What is the regular registration deadline for the next SAT exam?
May 5th
What is the "out of pocket intro"?
This is where you jump into the topic and develop it further on. Think of it as random or surprising
What is Cost of Attendance?
This is an ESTIMATE of your college's average tuition, it consists of fees, room and board, transportation, and supplies.
At minimum, how many colleges should you apply to?
5-8!
“The Tanaina live in an environment that could euphemistically be described as “difficult.” Survival, especially in the wild, is always precarious”
In this sentence, the author considers the word “difficult” as:
(A) an exaggeration
(B) an estimate
(C) an understatement
(D) a contradiction
(E) a preconception
An understatement
(The next sentence lets us know that their lifestyle is truly a hard one to live- in fact, it is precarious. So, calling it difficult would be an understatement, not fully serving to convey how hard their lifestyle is)
Name three things you should bring to the SAT
ID (Something with your name and a photo- school id, driver’s license, etc)
Printed out SAT admissions ticket
Pencils and erasers
Calculator with batteries (make sure it follows guidelines)
Watch (no smartwatches, nothing with an alarm)
Snack for break
True or False:
You should definitely use notable quotes in your college essay/personal statements! It makes the admissions counselors reflect on their own experiences/feelings when they see things they recognize.
FALSE! Don't use notable quotes at all, everything must be in your own words or conversations you've experienced. Using your own voice is key!
How is CSS Profile different from FAFSA?
The CSS profile provides a more thorough picture of your household income, it allows colleges to provide more aid because it counts for expenses.
What is Early Decision?
Early Decision is a binding application to ONE college. You must go to that school unless they offer insufficient financial aid that would be a significant financial burden on your family.
While our understanding of the origins and development of eukaryotic organelles continues to grow with each successive discovery in cellular physiology, there remain vast stretches of darkness where our current evidence and hypotheses fall abjectly short. If science is to continue making great strides, then new discoveries- whether or not they align with conventional theories- must be scrutinized with the full benefit of an open, objective, and inquisitive mind.
The last paragraph suggests that the author would most likely find which of the following intellectual attitudes to be distasteful.
Close-minded B. Scrutiny C. Skepticism D. Petulance
Close-minded
(The last sentence of the paragraph basically states that for scientific advancements to be made, scientists must be open-minded to new theories. Scrutiny and Skepticism would be alright in moderation, and while Petulance (sulky/childishness) may be distasteful, the paragraph lacks evidence that this is the trait the author would find to be negative in the scientific community
How much does the SAT cost, and how can you take it for FREE?
between $55-$65, and with a fee waiver!
What is the most critical aspect when writing your college essay?
SHOW, DON'T TELL! College essays/personal statements are very different from typical academic papers. You should use specific and vivid details about your own experiences, it should read like a captivating story rather than an essay.
What is financial aid verification?
This is a process that is carried out to ensure accuracy in the student's FAFSA.
True or False:
Acceptance rates differ among academic programs at a college/university.
TRUE!
Academic programs, like STEM and Pre-Professional Programs, are more competitive than others and have lower acceptance rates.