Navigating the College Application Process

Imagine you're helping Zoe and Rohan with their college applications. What would they call a "safety school"?

• A school where your academic credentials fall below the school's average

• A school where your academic credentials are above the school's average

• A school that is located in a safe neighborhood

• A school that offers a high level of campus security

Imagine you're helping Elijah and Abigail find their dream schools! What metrics should they consider to decide if a school is a match, reach, or safety? (select all that apply)

• GPA

• Essay

• Letters of Rec

• Test Scores

Hey students! Zoe and Aiden are planning their college applications. Can you help them figure out the deadline for UC and CSU applications?

• Nov 1

• Nov 15

• December 2

• December 31

Imagine you're helping Grace and Liam navigate their college journey. What is the primary purpose of the EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) application?

• To apply for financial aid

• To apply for housing

• To provide support for historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged students

• To apply for a study abroad program

Hey there, future UC student! Evelyn and Samuel are debating which type of essay is a must for the University of California (UC) system. Can you help them out?

• Personal Insight Questions

• Common Application Essay

• Statement of Purpose

• Research Proposal

Hey there, future CSU student! Can you guess which type of essay the CSU system wants from you? Let's see if you can ace this like Liam, Samuel, and Maya did!

• Personal Insight Questions

• Common Application Essay

• Statement of Purpose

• None

Hey there, future college star! Priya and Michael are curious: Which type of essay does the Common App system require?

• Personal Insight Questions

• Personal Statement

• EOP

• None

Imagine you're helping Priya and Avery with their college applications. What would a "reach school" be in this exciting journey?

• A school where your academic credentials are below the school's average

• A school that is located far from your home

• A school that offers a wide range of extracurricular activities

• A school that has a high acceptance rate

Imagine you're helping Olivia and Aiden plan their college applications. When should they submit their standardized test scores to ensure everything is on track?

• After receiving an acceptance letter

• Before the application deadline

• During the summer before senior year

• After the first semester of senior year

Imagine Anika is on a quest to find her perfect college. What does it mean if she finds a "match school" in her college search adventure?

• A school where her academic credentials are below the school's average

• A school where her academic credentials are similar to the school's average

• A school that matches her extracurricular interests

• A school that is located in her home state