College Preparation

What is the first step in the college admissions process?

• Organizing your documents

• Setting goals for the future

• Taking college entrance exams

• Researching financial aid options

What is a short-term goal when preparing to apply to college?

• Maintaining a 3.0 GPA

• Getting all your documents organized

• Researching schools for business degrees

• Taking career or interest assessments

What are AP and IB courses?

• Courses that let you earn college credit

• Courses that focus on community service

• Courses that prepare you for college-level courses

• Courses that require additional fees

What is the purpose of college entrance exams?

• To measure students' performance relative to others

• To determine eligibility for financial aid

• To assess students' volunteer work

• To evaluate students' career interests

What is the advantage of taking practice exams like the PSAT and PreACT?

• Colleges will see your scores for these exams

• They can help you improve your score

• They are required for college entrance

• They are less stressful than the actual exams

What is the purpose of the TOEFL test?

• To measure proficiency in speaking the English language

• To assess students' knowledge in various subjects

• To determine eligibility for financial aid

• To evaluate students' career interests

What is the GED test?

• A test to measure proficiency in speaking the English language

• A test to assess students' knowledge in various subjects

• A test to determine eligibility for financial aid

• A test for students who did not receive a traditional high school diploma

What percentage of college students use some form of financial aid?

• 86%

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

What is the purpose of volunteering?

• To improve academic performance

• To gain work experience

• To meet new friends

• To explore career interests

What is the benefit of participating in clubs and sports programs?

• To improve academic performance

• To gain work experience

• To meet new friends

• To develop critical thinking skills