SATs/ACTS
What is the Common Application?
The Common Application is one college admissions application that can be sent to any participating school or university.
How long is community college typically?
Associates or Certificate Degree
What are typical requirements looked at for scholarships? (name 5)
Financial need, GPA, Community Service, Extra-Curricular Activities, Artwork
What is Naviance's main function in the college application process?
Can be ineligible to receive certain scholarships from the institution, and you will have to take the ACCUPLACER
TRUE or FALSE: Your transcript is required in order to complete the Common Application
True
Which type of degrees can you receive from a community college?
Associates or Certificate
Where can you find the list of scholarship search engines?
Canvas
How many teachers should you ask to write you a letter of recommendation MAX
2
Which standardized test includes a section for Science?
ACTs
TRUE or FALSE: your transcripts will be sent to the colleges you are applying to through Common App
False
TRUE or FALSE: You receive college credits from shop to a community college.
True.
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Loan you must pay back, grant you do not have to pay back.
TRUE or FALSE: a counselor letter can be used to replace a teacher letter of recommendation
False.
Define Super Scoring.
Take the highest score from each section.
How many essay prompts are listed on the Common Application
7
TRUE or False: All of my credits from a community college will transfer to an NJ State School (ex: MSU, RU, NJIT)
True
What is a merit-based scholarship?
Based off of your GPA, grades or SAT/ACT scores, you may be eligible for a merit based scholarship based off of your high achieving performance.
How many days does your counselor have to send any official documents to an employer/military/or school.
10 school days.
What is the average test score for the SAT?
1060
Should I waive my FERPA rights?
Yes, by waiving your FERPA rights that means that you will not view any of your official documents (including your letters of recommendation) until after you begin attending the school. Without signing your FERPA rights, a teacher and/or counselor can deny a written letter of recommendation.
Name 3 benefits of advantages a community college.
1. Financial
2. Unsure of what major you want
3. Have a lower GPA
When does the FAFSA application open up?
October 1
TRUE or FALSE: a letter of recommendation request for your school counselor is made on Naviance.
False.