College Admissions Trivia

True or False- A high GPA and strong test scores are the only things that really matter in a college admissions decision.

• True

• False

What is the name of the essay that tells a college a narrative about yourself?

• Autobiography

• Personal statement

• Memoir

• Merit Proposal

What social media platform is used the most to look at potential college candidates?

• Facebook

• Snapchat

• Instagram

• Twitter

What is the average overall SAT score in 2020?

• 1050

• 1600

• 1420

• 1140

Students who meet one-on-one with a high school counselor to discuss admission and financial aid are ____ times more likely to enroll in college.

• 6

• 4

• 3

• 8

Four year colleges typically accept _____ of freshmen applicants annually.

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1/4

• 2/3

What percentage of students immediately enroll in college after graduating high school?

• 74%

• 68%

• 52%

• 90%

What percentage of students that apply for financial aid actually receive it?

• 23%

• 85%

• 54%

• 100%

_____ male students enroll in college each year.

• 267,000

• 1,000,500

• 645,000

• 775,000

_____ female students enroll each year.

• 1,230,000

• 1,575,000

• 853,000

• 681,000