Quarter Three 2024 College Prep Quiz

When interacting with college staff in person, it is important to act tough, so they don't think you're a pushover.

• TRUE! Never be a wimp.

• FALSE! Focus on your goal.

Which of these do you never get a second chance at?

• a presentation

• a phone call

• an in-person meeting

• A first impression

It is impossible to research the types of diverse students at a college. You have to wait until the first day of school.

• FALSE! There are many resources online.

• True. It is hard to know in advance.

• Only true for private schools.

• Only true for public schools.

What does "HBCU" mean?

• Historically Black Colleges and Universities

• Historically Biodiverse Colleges and Universities

• Highest Business Colleges and Universities

• Harvard Brown Columbia Unversities

While some HBCUs are in the North, most are in the South.

• False

• TRUE

• Almost all of them are in New York

• Most are in California

Fraternities and sororities only exist at HBCUs.

• FALSE

• TRUE

• Partially true. There are a couple at other colleges.

What is the purpose of visiting a college you are considering attending?

• To visualize yourself as a student there.

• To get a feel first-hand for life on the college campus.

• To meet college staff in-person.

• ALL OF THESE!

If you want to be an entrepreneur, you should consider going to college.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• FALSE because no entrepreneurs ever use what they learned in college.

• False because most modern US entrepreneurs do not go to college.

"Imposter Syndrome" is

• something that does not affect college students

• a viral disease spread through the air

• a false belief that you do not belong

• a type of costume some people wear

Which office should you visit if you have a question about your college bill?

• Health and Wellness

• Bursar

• Academic Advising

• Career Services