FY Application Process
It's the definition of what it means to be waitlisted vs deferred.
What is... A deferred applicant is still in the running for admission (possibly just for another quarter), while a waitlisted applicant is not guaranteed a spot and must wait for potential openings. *Will accept similar responses.
A student took one year of biology and one year of agriculture science. Do they meet the CADR science requirement?
What is... Yes, agriculture science and biology would be included.
The three most popular out-of-state colleges among Washington high school seniors.
What is... Oregon, Idaho, and California
Name one common barrier to applying or enrolling in college for high school seniors.
What is... Finances, lack of advising, etc. (answers vary)
It is the school that Albert is coming from.
What is... Cornish College of the Arts (Seattle University)
It's the GPA that a first-year student needs to be considered an empowered admit.
What is... 3.3+
Can American Sign Language fulfill the world language requirement for CADRs?
What is... Yes
On average, how many colleges do high school seniors apply to in the U.S.?
What is... Usually between 5–8 colleges
A reason a student might choose not to attend a college even after being admitted.
What is... Financial aid package, distance from home, family obligations, housing availability, etc. (answers vary)
It is the university where Connor earned his master’s degree.
What is... UW Bothell
Do you need a high school diploma to apply for college?
What is... No
Do you think more than half or fewer than half of high school seniors in the U.S. are submitting test scores now in their college applications?
What is... Fewer than half for Fall 2024 cycle (about 44%)
The things high school seniors care about most when choosing which colleges to apply to.
What is... Academic quality and institutional reputation
A common misconception students or families have about applying to college.
What is... That you have to be perfect to get in, that community college is a "lesser" option, that undocumented students can't attend, or that applying is too expensive (accept any).
The year Miriam graduated from college.
What is... 2024
You’re reviewing an application, and you have concerns with some sensitive content, what do you do first?
What is... Contact a supervisor / Report it
True or false: You can use your College Bound scholarship outside of Washington state.
What is... False
It is the percentage of high school seniors in the U.S. who enroll in a four-year institution immediately after graduation.
What is... Approximately 45–46% in 2022 and 2023 (will accept 40–50%)
The person who is the number one influence on high school seniors when it comes to applying for college.
What is... A high school counselor
It is what Yeny studied before becoming a counselor.
What is... Spanish or Hispanic Studies
It's the average of how long it takes for admissions counselors to review a first-year application (first read).
What is... 8 minutes (will accept between 5-15 minutes)
The percentage of Washington high school seniors who complete the FAFSA.
What is... Approximately 45% for the 2024–2025 academic year (will accept 40–50%)
It is the percentage of first-year college applicants that are first-generation students.
What is... Approximately 37% for the 2023–2024 academic year (will accept 30-45%)
It is the high school graduation rate in Washington.
What is... Approximately 84% (will accept 75–90%)
The instrument that Sarah played in the Husky Marching Band.
What is... A piccolo