Why College Module 1
What type of student usually pays more per credit, in-state or out-of-state?
What are the two universal platforms used to apply for college?
Hint: They both begin with C.
Common Application
Coalition Application
Name two benefits for going out of state for college.
Experience a new place
Learn independence
Experience diverse groups of people
What is the personal statement?
The main college application essay and is designed to learn more about the applicant’s personality, interests, passions, and life.
Provide three examples of a proper noun.
Answers may vary.
How are public and private universities funded differently?
Public universities are funded by their state government. Private universities are funded mainly by tuition and donations.
Which of the following is a binding agreement?
Early Action
Early Decision
Early Decision
FIU, California State University, Los Angeles and UCF all quality as HSIs.
What does HSI stand for?
Hispanic Serving Institutions.
True or False.
You should include controversial political or religious statements in your personal statement. Admissions officers want to see the authentic YOU!
False.
Which of the following sentences has a conjunction? And what is the conjunction?
A) Stacey's family went on vacation to the Galapagos Island.
B) Maria wanted to go to the park, but her mom said no.
C) It amazes me how many people go to the movies without bringing a blanket.
B) Maria wanted to go to the park, but her mom said no.
What is a major?
A specific area of study that students pursue and become specialized in.
The University of Chicago recently went test-optional. What does test-optional mean?
In an effort to level the playing field for all applicants, a school will not require student's SAT/ACT scores to be considered for admission.
Hint: MIT, The Juilliard School, and U.S. Military Academy are all examples of specialized schools.
STEM-based schools, conservatories/ schools for the arts, military schools.
What is demonstrated interest?
The degree to which you show a college that you're sincerely interested in attending their school.
The is an example of:
A) An preposition
B) A noun
C) An article
D) A conjunction
C) An article
Name one difference between a university and a college?
University is a school that offers full undergraduate and graduate programs. Colleges offer more narrow programs and may have no graduate programs at all. Colleges are smaller institutions than universities. Universities are larger and are committed to producing research.
What is a safety school?
A safety schools is a school where you exceed the average qualifications in your transcript and application. It is highly likely you will get accepted to this school.
Name 3 things to consider when exploring the right college for you.
Campus size
Location and distance from home
Culture and community
Academics and majors
Cost and affordability
What does "show don't tell" mean?
Using details and vivid imagery is better than declarative statement that don't put the admissions officer in the moment with you.
Provide an example of an adverb.
Answers may vary.
Name 4 differences between a liberal arts university and a traditional research university.
Liberal arts universities often lack name recognition. Most liberal arts institutions are private. Liberal arts universities are often more expensive but they can offer more in financial aid. Liberal arts classes are smaller.
Holistic review looks for more than just students with good grades, but instead, want to get a sense of who you are and what you can offer to their campus and community outside of academics.
True or false?
In 2019, the University of Miami accepted 27% of applicants. This means school is a highly selective university.
False; A highly selective college or university is a school that admits less than 25% of applicants.
What is a common supplemental essay prompt?
What is passive voice?
The object of the sentence comes before the subject. Or the action of the sentence is mentioned before the subject.