ACT VOCABULARY
COLLEGE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
SENIOR YEAR DO'S /DON'TS
5 things College Freshman Wish They knew...
SENIORITIS
100
What does the word EMPATHY mean?
What is SHARING OF FEELINGS, TO FEEL SAME WAY
100
How should you respond if asked this question by an interviewer? "What did you do this summer?" a. played video games b. slept a lot c. traveled with family d. all of the above
What is d. all of the above YOU SHOULD MENTION SEVERAL THINGS YOU DID, and TRY and COMBINE THEM INTO A NICE STORY ABOUT PREPARING FOR COLLEGE.
100
It is now May of your Junior year, what should you begin doing in preparation for next year. a. Getting a boyfriend/girlfriend for Prom. b. Turning UP! YOU'RE GOING TO BE A SENIOR!!! c. Taking ACT/SAT d. Buying a car.
What is c. Taking the ACT/SAT
100
How many times is it suggested you take the ACT and/or SAT before entering college? a. 1 time * you may get your slamming score already! b. 2-4 times c. 2 times ( I only have two waivers) d. I don't need to take it since I passed the FCAT
What is b. It is suggested to take the ACT/SAT 2-4 times.
100
A student completing their last year of high school is called.... a. GRADUATING SENIOR b. SENIOR-BOUND c. FULFILLED SENIOR d. SENIOR
What is d. A SENIOR
200
What does it mean to be FRUGAL?
What is TO BE THRIFTY or CAREFUL IN SPENDING, WATCHFUL OF MONEY
200
How should you respond to this interview question? "TALK TO ME ABOUT WHAT YOU DO BEST?" a. make a mean cherry pie b. entertain my baby sister c. cheat on tests d. a & b
What is d. a &b YOU SHOULD HIGHLIGHT SOME OF YOUR SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU INTERACT WITH OTHERS.
200
It is August ( the beginning) of your Senior Year. What should you be preparing to do for GRADUATION IN 8 months? a. Getting a job. b. Maintaining your GPA c. Finding scholarships
What is b. Maintaining your GPA
200
What two things do college admissions officers want to see in you as an applicant? a. Athlete and Scholar b. Well-roundedness and Funny c. Family-oriented and good-eater d. Good writer and passionate about school, life, family
What is d. Good writer and passionate about school, life, family
200
What is the term for the feeling you get when you are about to graduate and you feel everything is changing a. senior erotica b. seniority c. senior fever d. senor'
What is c. senior fever
300
What does it mean to be HAUGHTY?
What is ARROGANT or CONDESCENDING, TO LOOK DOWN UPON OTHERS WITH YOUR SPEECH OR ATTITUDE
300
How should you respond to this college interview question? "Why do you want to go to college?" a. I want to get a good job and make a lot of money b. I want to better myself with a college education c. My parents have always wanted me to attend college d. a & c e. b & c
What is b & c. YOU WANT TO ALWAYS REPRESENT YOURSELF WELL IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE. College is a goal for many young adults. It is also a dream for many parents for their children. SAY THIS~
300
What is the most important thing to pay for during your SENIOR YEAR? a. PROM b. GRAD NIGHT c. SCHOOL OBLIGATIONS d. CAP & GOWN
What is c. In order to be CLEARED for GRADUATION you must take care of all FINANCIAL SCHOOL OBLIGATIONS, library fines, textbooks, etc.) EVERYTHING ELSE YOU CAN FIND ASSISTANCE FROM WITH YOUR COUNSELOR
300
What should you do after visiting several colleges and you really don't like any of them? a. tell your parents you want to stay home for a year or two and decide what's best for you. b. go anyway, and just believe that you will adapt. c. write a letter to the college and ask for some changes
What is b. go anyway, you will CERTAINLY ADAPT and WILL DEFINITELY ENJOY MAKING ADJUSTMENTS to YOURSELF and YOUR SURROUNDINGS
300
What is the term for an upper arm growth of loose flesh that hangs down and shakes vigorously when moving? a. senior flabs b. senior biceps c. senior juniors d. super seniors
What is a. senior flabs
400
What does it mean to be OSTENTATIOUS
What is DISPLAYING WEALTH or BOASTFUL IN SHOWING HOW MUCH MONEY YOU HAVE....BIG CLOTHES, BIG JEWELRY, FLASHY.
400
How would you respond to an interviewer when asked this question? "HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS?" a. Success is "bling~bling" b. It is rainbows and sunshine on a rainy day c. having a family and enjoying life d. being a Christian
What is c. YOU WANT TO BE SMART, GENERAL and UNOFFENSIVE IN ANY RESPONSE YOU MAKE. Remember, your advisor wants to make sure you can make intelligent decisions while on campus. You also never know the background of someone. ( Jewish, Atheist, Muslim, etc)
400
You have a mean teacher for ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY and feel as if you cannot do anything right to get past this class. What do you do? a. Talk to the teacher for clarity b. skip the class...ITS YOUR SENIOR YEAR c. cheat
What is a. Talk to the teacher for clarity. You need to pass all of your classes during your Senior Year to ensure your GPA does not fall.
400
Your college is small and has not asked for any letters of recommendations, although on the application it says you need one. Should you have some teachers write one just in case and bring with you once you arrive to campus? a. No, they did not followup so it is their problem b. YES! ABSOLUTELY BRING WITH YOU! c. Yes, but keep at home and send when/if they ask.
What is YES! ABSOLUTELY BRING WITH YOU
400
What do you get when you are of a particular age and you are able to purchase items/food at a lesser charge. a. AARP discount b. Birthday Club Discount c. Senior Discount d. Senior Year Grace Period
What is c. Senior Discount
500
What does it mean to be PERFIDIOUS?
What is DISLOYAL or HAVING NO ALLEGIANCE TO ANYONE OR ANYTHING
500
What would be a good response to this college advisors' question? " WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WEAKNESS?" a. I have excessive gas and cannot control it b. I have too many interests and I work too hard c. Sometimes I am guilty of being too honest. d. I have to have a drink or two every night and I smoke.
What is c. Sometimes I am guilty of being too honest. THE INTERVIEWER IS LOOKING FOR HOW SELF-AWARE YOU ARE, and wants to know how you make opinions of yourself to others. This can also be a great conversation starter.
500
It the 2nd semester of your SENIOR YEAR and you have taken all of your CORE CLASSES. You want to get a job for the next two semesters. What should you do? a. WITHDRAW FROM SCHOOL AND GET A JOB b. Get a job and work at night, giving you no free time c. Speak to counselor @ OJT enrollment
What is c. Speak to counselor about OJT enrollment. This gives you flexibility when it comes to your classes and your free time. You will not be overwhelmed since it covers the half day or whole day. YOU HAVE OPTIONS!
500
It's been a hectic week: ESSAYS, EXAMS, SAT/ACT and a POP QUIZ. Is it okay to take a "mental day" and stay home from school one day? a. No, grin and bear it b. Yes~
What is b. Yes~ You are entitled to a break when things get a little hectic. However handle this decision carefully, NO PLAYING HOOKIE and posting pics on FB or TWITTER or INSTAGRAM
500
What is it called when you have a short lapse of memory or mental function? a. Alzheimers b. Old-Timers c. Senioritis d. senior-moment
What is d. senior moment
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