Résumé Building
How long should a résumé be?
One page!
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is a "superscore"?
Superscoring refers to colleges using your highest individual sections scores from several test dates to come up with your one highest test score.
What is a fly-in program?
These programs allow students not only to come visit the school, but often to stay overnight with a current student in a dorm and go through special programming.
What is the personal statement?
The personal statement is the main essay that college admissions counselors will use to get to know you.
What format should your résumé be written in?
Bulleted list, not paragraphs!
What is the difference between need-based and merit-based aid?
Need-based aid is financial aid offered to students based on financial need.
Merit-based aid is awarded based on academics, talents, skills, and/or achievements.
What is a school's test score "mid-range"?
The score range for 50% of admitted students at a particular school.
Name 3 things included in a school's admitted student profile.
- ACT/SAT Midranges
- Average GPA
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Demographics
What are the two largest college application platforms?
The Common Application and The Coalition Application
What kind of words should you use on your résumé?
Action verbs
What is a Federal Pell Grant?
Federal pell grants are considered gift aid from the federal government, meaning they do not have to be repaid.
What is the highest score you can receive on an SAT Subject Test?
800
- Signing up for emails
- Opening emails
- Attended a local event/information session
- Sign up for a college visit
- Apply for overnight programs, fly-ins, or summer enrichment opportunities at the school.
- Communicate with your regional admissions counselor.
What school is known for having consistently creative and different prompts like “Where is Waldo, really?” and “Find X.”
The University of Chicago
What size should the margins be on your résumé?
One-inch
What financial aid application is used by private colleges/universities?
CSS Profile
What award is given to students who average a minimum of 3.5 on all their AP exams and score 3 or more on at least five exams?
AP Scholar with Distinction
What is a school's yield?
The percentage of admitted students who actually choose to enroll.
What is the "Disney World Rule"?
If you can swap out the name of the college for Disney World and the city the college is in for Orlando and your 'Why This College?" essay still makes sense, your essay is nowhere near specific enough.
Name 5 sections that should be included on your résumé.
- Heading/Name/Contact Information
- Education
- Experience/Employment
- Extracurricular Activities
- Honors and Awards
- Skills/Certifications
What are the three types of aid provided through the FAFSA?
Grants, loans, and work-study.
How many SAT Subject Test subjects are available?
20
Who usually leads college campus tours?
Current students
All schools in the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success have a graduation rate over ____% and offer substantial need-based financial aid.
70%