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The online college application most frequently used in the US. Over 525 colleges will accept this application.
What is the Common Application (App.)
100
True or False: All colleges require some sort of entrance test in order for your college application to be considered.
FALSE. Many colleges in the US do require entrance exams; however, not all of them do. For some colleges, entrance exams are optional. (If you're not sending in test scores, make sure you have a solid GPA, and a good resume!)
100
How many college athletes are there in America? a. About 75,000 b. About 125,000 c. About 300,000 d. About 440,000
The answer is d. 440, 000 college athletes as of 2015 in America.
100
This college major has proven to lead to the most lucrative career choice of 2014.
What is Computer Sciences. Computer science majors are highly coveted technology gurus who join some of the world’s fastest-growing industries upon graduation. Starting salary: $59,800 Mid-career salary: $102,000
100
No college will take the time to look at your Facebook page.
Admissions officers will absolutely look at any and all of your social-networking profiles, so make sure you're not putting anything out there you wouldn't want to see on the front page of The New York Times.
200
The College Board’s standardized college admission test. It features three main sections: math, reading and writing, which includes a written essay.
What is the SAT.
200
A standardized college admission test. It features four main sections: English, math, reading and science — and an optional essay section.
What is the ACT.
200
A bachelor's degree adds this much increase in earning potential to a recent graduate's average salary (per year)... a. About $7,000 b. About $15,000 c. About $25,000 d. There's no difference.
About $15,000.
200
This college major proved to be the least lucrative choice for 2014 college students.
What is Art History.
200
When you apply to colleges, they will ask for recommendations (people to vouch for you). Get a recommendation from the most important person you or your parents know.
False! Although the majority of colleges does expect recommendations, you should not get it from the most important person. Get a recommendation from a person who knows you best. The strongest recommendations include specific anecdotes that show why you're an excellent candidate.
300
The official record of your course work at a school or college. Your high school one of these is usually required for college admission and for some financial aid packages.
What is your transcript.
300
What you get when you successfully complete a college-level course. You need a certain number of these to graduate with a degree. Colleges may also grant them for scores on exams, such as those offered by College Board’s AP Program.
What are college credits.
300
A policy of accepting any high school graduate, no matter what his or her grades are, until all spaces in the incoming class are filled. Almost all two-year community colleges have this kind of policy.
What is Open Admission.
300
Michael Jordan completed his degree in this college major at the University of North Carolina.
What is Geography.
300
When you apply to college, you will need a resume. Be modest when writing your resume.
You will definitely need a resume for when you apply to college; however, admissions officers won't read between the lines. They have to read between 75 and 100 applications a night, so make it easy for them. Give them the facts, and don't be afraid to brag.
400
What percentage of American undergraduate students currently finance their own college degree?
What is 66%.
400
The SAT Benchmark score of 1550 is associated with a 65% probability of obtaining a first-year college GPA of __ or higher at a four-year college. (A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-...etc.)
What is a B-. If you receive a 1550 on the SAT, you have a 65% chance of getting a B- average your freshman year. Only 42.6% of SAT takers in the class of 2014 met the SAT College and Career Readiness Benchmark. This number has remained virtually unchanged over time.
400
The average annual tuition bill for full-time attendance at a private, four-year college in America is... a. $14,000 b. $45,000 c. $29,000 d. $32,600
The answer is d. $32,600 is the average annual tuition bill. This cost can be lessened with financial aid, scholarships, or government grants.
400
This deceased American entrepreneur, marketer, and inventor did not even have a a college major. He attended a single semester at Reed College but took classes there without getting credits for another year and a half. He later said a calligraphy course he took steered the typography in one of his most famous designs.
Who is Steve Jobs. Jobs dropped out of Reed college after a single semester.
400
On average, the typical undergraduate college student receives about $2,000 in aid/year.
What is False! The average financial aid for the current American undergrad is $9,000/ year.
500
The college official or department who registers students. They also may be responsible for keeping permanent records and maintaining your student file.
What is the Registrar.
500
True or False: If I'm going to a community college, I don't need to take an admission test.
FALSE. Taking an admission test will keep your options open if you decide to apply to other colleges. Also, some community colleges use admission test scores to figure out which courses students need to start with. That includes allowing qualified students to skip certain required courses as they begin college.
500
There are 3,700 colleges in the US, and more than __ percent accept over half of their applicants.
What is 80%. More than 80% of the 3,700 US colleges accept over half of their applicants. SO, while Harvard's 5.9 percent acceptance rate might seem discouraging, rest assured that there are literally hundreds of excellent schools you may never have heard of, which offer great opportunities to reach your academic and personal goals.
500
True or False: Once I pick a major or a minor, I have to complete it. If I "declare" a certain major, I will definitely graduate with that major.
FALSE. You can change your majors and your minors as many times as you see fit. Just make sure you talk with your course adviser in the process to assure you meet the right requirements to graduate.
500
How long do most American undergrads take to complete their degree? a. 48 months b. 52 months c. 60 months d. 72 months
What is 52 months, on average. The typical school year includes two semesters - or nine to ten months.