Colleges

Incorrectly spelled words and misuse of punctuation affect the way the colleges view you as a person.

• True

• False

What is a college's acceptance rate?

• The number of students who get in out of the total number of applicants

• The number of students who get a degree out of the total number of students their freshmen year

• The number of students who are taking college-level courses out of everyone accepted

• The number of students who graduate compared to the number of students enrolled

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Match the following

• Early Decision (ED)

• Ordinary way of applying; you can apply to as many schools as you want

• Restricted Early Action (REA)

• Applying in advance; not binding so you can choose whether to attend or not if you get accepted

• Early Action (EA)

• Applying in advance; not binding BUT you are not allowed to apply to another school

• Regular Decision (RD)

• Applying in advance; if you are accepted, you must attend the school

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

My dream college has a typical student population of 15K per year. This is a ​​ (a)   college size.

• medium

• large

• small

What do you call the estimate of the costs you and your family will pay for your college education MINUS any grants and scholarships you might receive?

• Deductible

• Net price

• Gross total

• Tallied amount

What is the difference between a private college and a public college?

• Private colleges are larger in size compared to public colleges.

• Private colleges are free, while public colleges charge tuition fees.

• Funding sources: Private colleges rely on tuition fees, donations, and endowments, while public colleges receive funding from the government.

• Public colleges rely on donations, while private colleges receive government funding.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Explain the meaning of 'bachelor's degree'.

• A type of car

• An undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a specific course of study.

• A professional certification

• A type of fruit

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In what context is 'tuition' commonly used?

• shopping

• education

• gardening

• cooking

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define 'scholarship'.

• A form of transportation

• A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.

• A cooking utensil

• A type of fruit

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Explain the concept of 'private college'.

• private college is an independent educational institution funded through tuition fees, donations, and endowments, offering specialized programs and a personalized educational experience.

• Private colleges do not offer specialized programs

• Private colleges are free for all students

• private college is a government-funded institution

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2