What is Your College I.Q.?

When should you visit college/university campuses?

• Before I apply, and only when the college/university is in session

• Before I apply, even if the college/university is on break

• After I get in

• Not a priority-I can find out what I need to know on the internet

Which year in high school is important in the college admission process?

• Senior Year

• Junior Year

• Sophomore Year

• All of the above

When can I start the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?

• October 1st

• January 1st

• April 1st

• Once I have received a college acceptance letter

Which of the following statements about the SAT and ACT is true?

• Many colleges use the SAT and/or ACT results as one of the measures to evaluate applicants.

• All colleges require either the SAT or ACT.

• The ACT is a practice test for the SAT.

• If I don't do well on the SAT, I won't get into a good college.

The best way to prepare for standardized tests (SAT/ACT) is to:

• Do practice tests

• Eat a good meal and get lots of rest the night before.

• Become familiar with the test format through tutoring/test prep.

• All of the above.

What does EFC mean?

• Expect Family Contribution

• Early Freshman Choice

• Expected First Choice

• Expected Financial Credit

What is need-based aid?

• Financial help for prospective students who are falling behind academically.

• Financial aid for prospective students who don't have high paying jobs.

• Financial aid based solely on the assets and income of the prospective students and his or her family.

• Financial aid based on factors such as test scores or athletic ability.

Which applicant will receive more financial aid?

• The average student

• The high-achieving student

• The student who applied first

• Cannot determine from the information given

What is a "best-fit" school?

• The most prestigious (highest ranked) school I can get into

• The school with the most name recognition

• The school that my friend attends (if he/she likes it, I'll like it, too!)

• The school that is right for me based on my academic, social, and financial needs and goals.

Which of the following is true about EA (Early Action) or ED (Early Decision)?

• Apply EA if I'm absolutely certain I want to attend that school.

• Apply ED if I'm absolutely certain I want to attend that school.

• If my friends apply ED, I should too.

• If i Don't have the time to research schools, I should apply ED.