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College Admissions
Exams
How to stand out
College Fun
100
There are colleges in every state in the U.S.?
What is True. (Every state has at least one college or university as well as a community college.)
100
What are two things to do to strengthen your college application packet?
What is: 1.Participate in extracurricular activities 2.Do well in school 3.Study for the SAT 4.Visit the school 5.Talk to an Admissions Counselor
100
True or False: You are only allowed to take the ACT or SAT once as a high school student.
What is False.
100
Colleges want to see that students are well round and have participated in various activities.
What is extra curricular activities.
100
In college you get to choose the courses you want to study and match them to your interest especially when you have declared this.
What is a major
200
You should ask any person for a recommendation letter for your college application.
What is False. (You should ask a trusted adult who you know well and that knows about your strengths and activities you are involved in.)
200
A list of personal, educational, qualifications, and experiences.
What is a resume?
200
This test is also know as the "American College Testing"
What is ACT
200
This essay helps students give Admissions Counselor a better perspective of who they are.
What is the Personal Statement.
200
When you live on campus you get experience living in this type of room.
What is a dorm room.
300
You have to live at the college or university that you attend.
What is False. (You can attend college and live at home or in an apartment not on campus.)
300
An essay you write about yourself to help college admissions counselors learn about your goals, your background, and why you want to attend their school.
What is a personal statement.
300
You may take the following college entry exam to qualify for National Merit Based Scholarships.
What is the SAT.
300
Private Universities sometimes require these types of documents that give teachers and or administrators an opportunity to help a student stand out.
What is a letter of recommendation.
300
Many campuses give students an opportunity to be part go these types of Greek organizations.
What is a Sorority or Fraternity
400
You cannot attend college unless you or your family have a lot of money and can pay out of pocket to attend college.
What is False. (There are lots of financial aid available for students.)
400
Ways to get familiar with a college and the things you need to apply to their school.
What are: Research the school online Visit the school Talk to someone who goes to or went to the school
400
You are required to have how many credit hours in order to receive a high school diploma.
What is twenty-four credits.
400
Its important to toot your own horn when applying to Colleges in fact many Universities want to know about your recognitions.
What are awards and achievements.
400
Its pretty cool when your University allows you to travel to a different country and still continue your studies.
What is studying abroad.
500
Science and History are subjects on the SAT.
What is False. (Only Math, English, and Writing are on the SAT)
500
A event that is help with various college reps to allow students to ask questions and gather information about different colleges and universities.
What is a College Fair. .
500
These exams can exempt you from having to take further entry level college exams. Especially if you score a 3, 4, or 5!
What is an AP exam (Advanced Placement Exam)
500
These are all the criteria that colleges/Universities use to gage how you stand apart from other students who have also applied to their University. Its what they look at as your comprehensive review.
What is a-g courses, G.P.A., SAT or ACT scores, #of AP or Honors courses, and extracurricular activities/community service.
500
At the end of your four years of partying, oops I mean studying you get one of these!
What is a Bachelor's degree.