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What is the word limit of the personal essay?
650 words
What is the name of the YouTube channel that offers resources and study materials for the Duolingo English Test?
Teacher Luke
Name one of the three main types of financial aid applications.
(1) CSS Profile
(2) ISAFA/ISFAA Form
(3) University-Specific Forms
How many Duolingo practice tests must you complete before the CRC approves you to take the official test?
At least 2 (with scores of 130+).
What is the minimum Duolingo English Test (DET) score we want our students to have?
130
True or False: All students applying to university are required to create portfolios.
Technically true. All students will create 'additional info' portfolios, but only some will create artistic portfolios.
Note: There are many portfolio types! Maybe you will create a type of portfolio that we didn't discuss today!
True or False: Dylan, Claire, Dr. Ouma, and Deborah LOVE their students.
TRUE!!!
True or False: ASYV students choose the universities they apply to.
Trick question! Sometimes true, sometimes false. It's a complicated process, and there's a lot of strategy that goes into the CRC's decision making. Feel free to create university lists and share them with the CRC if you want!
What is the difference between a "major" and a "minor."
Major: Primary area of academic focus. Includes a larger number of required courses. Central to your degree and future profession.
Minor: Additional subject you choose to study. Requires fewer courses than a major. Enhances or complements your main field of study.
What are supplemental essays?
Shorter essays that many universities require in addition to the personal essay. They are university-specific, but oftentimes there are 'common' supplemental essay types that universities reuse.
True or False: You must know what major(s) and minor(s) you want before applying to university.
False. You can apply "undecided!"
What is the difference between a "college" and a "university"?
There are many differences! Let's revisit the presentation to see!
What are need-based universities?
Universities that are willing and able to cover 100% of costs and tuition for international and low-income students.
Tell me the order of grades in U.S. universities.
Freshman --> Sophomore --> Junior --> Senior
What is a "faculty"? Can you give an example and explain it?
A group of university departments concerned with a major division of knowledge.
Tell me the order of degrees in U.S. universities.
Associate's --> Bachelor's* --> Master's --> Doctor's (PhD)
Is the additional essay mandatory?
No, but you can definitely write one! (Maybe your additional essay turns out to be better than your personal essay!)
True or False: ASYV is becoming an SAT testing center.
True
True or False: Cousin Dylan and Claire offer drop-in appointments in the CRC office.
True
What is the first step of the university application process?
Find your interest and passion!