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College Applications

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How do you get into college?

a)

You submit an application

b)

You walk in

c)

You sign up

d)

Your high school transfers you there.

2.

Where do you find an application?

a)

In the mail

b)

At the college's office

c)

At a college fair

d)

On the college's website

3.

Which of the following are pieces of most college applications? (Check all that apply)

a)

Test Scores

b)

Letters of Recommendation

c)

Transcript

d)

Essay

4.

Which of the following are also sometimes part of a college application? (Check all that apply)

a)

Interview

b)

Extra Short Answer Questions

c)

Art Portfolio or Video

d)

All of the Above

5.

Which part of the college application is given the most consideration by admissions officers?

a)

Test Scores

b)

Essay

c)

Letters of Recommendation

d)

Transcript

6.

What does the transcript let the admissions officer know about you? (Check all that apply)

a)

Your Grade Point Average (GPA)

b)

The difficulty of the courses you've taken

c)

The type of student you are

d)

If you are prepared for college

7.

What are the names of the college admissions tests that are accepted by all colleges? (Check all that apply)

a)

SAT

b)

ACT

c)

SBA

d)

PSAT

8.

Why do scores matter? (Check all that apply)

a)

They give value to your GPA

b)

They provide a same measure for students everywhere

c)

They let colleges know how you perform on the specific test

d)

They tell the college exactly who you are

9.

Which is better ACT or SAT?

a)

It depends on your style, knowledge, and abilities

b)

Neither one can be said to be "better"

c)

You can't know until you try them both yourself

d)

All of the above

10.

How do you take the ACT? (Check all that apply)

a)

Be a junior at Honoka`a High and Intermediate School on 2.20th

b)

Attend school on Wednesday, February 20th and take the test.

c)

Take the test for free at school on 2.20.19

d)

Sign up, go to another high school, pay $, take on a Sat. AM

11.
The official record of high school or college classes you've taken is college
a)
Syllabus
b)
Classes
c)
Transcript
d)
Report Card
12.
What office at a college is responsible for processing college applications?
a)
Front Desk 
b)
Athletics
c)
Administration 
d)
Admissions
13.
What is a research tool for your college search? 
a)
College Recruiters
b)
College Websites
c)
College Fairs
d)
All of the above
14.
How does a college measure your courses?
a)
Credit Hours
b)
Classes
c)
Electives 
d)
Data
15.
What degree is awarded after 4 years/120+ hours of study?
a)
Bachelors 
b)
Masters
c)
Doctorate 
d)
Associates 
16.
Besides tuition, most colleges also charge students for...
a)
Room and Board
b)
Fees
c)
Books 
d)
All of the Above
17.
The application that is filled out for financial aid is called?
a)
SAPPY
b)
FAFSA
c)
AP Exam 
d)
Dual Enrollment
18.
True or False: There are some colleges that do not require an ACT score?
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Taking out a loan in college means
a)
You get it for free
b)
You work while in college
c)
Your parents cover your costs
d)
You have to pay it back
20.
True or False: I should visit college campuses? 
a)
True 
b)
False
21.

Select ALL parts of the application that the college REQUIRES.

a)

SAT scores

b)

transcript (grades)

c)

Teacher recommendation(s)

d)

Counselor recommendation

e)

Essay

22.

Which does the college require or recommend?

a)

an interview

b)

a physical

c)

SAT "subject tests"

23.

What kind of application does the college use?

a)

Common App

b)

Coalition App

c)

they have their own application online

d)

they actually use a paper application (what!?!)

24.
Which students should file their FAFSA?
a)
All seniors
b)
Seniors who play in athletics
c)
Sophomores
d)
Senior band members
25.
When do students begin submitting their college applications?
a)
Fall of junior year
b)
Fall of senior year
c)
Spring of junior year
d)
Spring of freshman year
26.
The SAT and ACT are scored the same?
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
27.
You can only apply for a limited number of scholarships.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
28.

When is it time to start your college applications?

a)

fall of my senior year

b)

well in advance of the deadline (at least 3-4 weeks)

c)

once I have a strong list of colleges which includes reach, target, and safety schools

d)

all of the above!

29.

Where do you actually fill out your college applications?

a)

Common Application

b)

Directly through the college website

c)

Naviance

d)

I have to make an appointment at the college

30.

How important are application deadlines?

a)

not important

b)

somewhat important

c)

very important

31.

The students is responsible for sending which documents to colleges? (check all that apply)

a)

transcript

b)

activity sheet/resume

c)

application

d)

essay

e)

letter of recommendation

32.
What does NOT prepare you for college throughout your high school career?
a)
Taking a College Prep Course
b)
Summer volunteer/job/internship opportunities
c)
Applying for one scholarship
d)
Start saving for college
33.
What does FAFSA stand for?
a)
Free Application for Student Aid
b)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
c)
Free Aid for Student Applications
d)
Free Aid for Federal Student Applications
34.
If you are 18 and live on your own, do you still need your parents information for the FAFSA?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Only if you don't have a roommate
d)
If you parents say its 'ok', you don't need their information!
35.
How long after you graduate do you have to start paying back your FAFSA?
a)
6 months
b)
12 months
c)
18 months 
d)
You don't pay it back
36.
How often do you have to apply for your FAFSA?
a)
Once a year
b)
Every college semester
c)
Every two years if you transfer
d)
Only once, so you are set until you graduate
37.
Are loans considered financial aid?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Only if the borrower is over the age of 21
d)
Only if you borrow from Sallie Mae