Standardized Tests
How many subjects are available for SAT Subject Tests?
20 subject areas available including languages, math, science, and history.
A ___________ is an official record of the classes you have taken and the grades received in each class.
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What kind of institution offers associate's degrees?
Two-year colleges
What is a highly selective college?
Colleges with a low acceptance rate.
What is a major?
A specific area of study that a student has chosen to pursue and specialize in during their time in college.
How many sections (subjects) are on the ACT?
Four: English, Reading, Math, and Science
What are the three main types of essays you'll submit with your college application?
Personal Statement, Supplement essays, and "Why This College?" Essay
How much is tuition at military academies?
Free!
What kind of information is tracked in an admitted student profile?
Standardized Test Score Midranges, Average GPA, Class Rank
How is a minor different than a major?
A minor as a shorter list of requirements.
Which college admissions test has more algebra instead of geometry?
SAT
Who should write your letters of recommendation?
Teachers or school counselors.
What is a HBCU?
A Historically Black College or University
What is a reach school, a match school, and a safety school?
Reach schools are schools where you have slimmer chances of acceptance.
Match schools are schools where your transcript and profile fits in with those of the average admitted student.
Your safety schools are schools where your chances of being admitted are significantly higher.
What are the two types of classes you will take within your major?
Core classes and electives
What is the highest score you can earn on the PSAT?
1520
Which essay helps explain why you’d be a good fit into a school’s campus, culture, and community?
The 'Why This College?' Essay
What is the difference between a public and private university?
A public university is funded by the state government while a private university is only funded by tuition costs and donations.
How was the Ivy League formed?
It was formed as an athletic conference.
A PhD, MD, and JD are all examples of ___________.
Doctoral Degrees
How do you qualify as a National Merit Commended Scholar?
Awarded to the top 50,000 scores (in eleventh grade) in the nation.
What is the holistic review process?
Looking at different pieces of the application to get a sense of the applicant as a “whole”.
What are three differences between liberal arts colleges and traditional universities?
Liberal arts colleges are typically much smaller.
Liberal arts colleges focus more on undergraduate education (no graduate degrees).
A broader curriculum and more general education requirements.
Name all 8 Ivy League schools.
Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, Brown, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania
When do students have to declare their college major?
Most students declare their major by the end of their second year of college, when they complete their general education requirements.