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WorksheetsAll About College
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 3hrs 10mins
College graduates get more jobs than non-college graduates.
True
False
College graduates are less satisfied at work.
True
False
A benefit of graduating from college is a sense of accomplishment.
True
False
Before your senior year you should...
Attend college fairs
Find out admission requirements
Narrow down your college list
All of the above
You should take rigorous courses like AP classes
true
false
High school grades carry the most weight in deciding college admission
true
false
You should take the SAT and ACT in the spring and summer of 11th grade and even before then.
true
false
The PSAT is available in the fall of 9-11th grade years.
true
false
To get the best experience, get involved in both school and community activities throughout high school and the summers.
true
false
Colleges do not like when you show leadership skills
true
false
A resume keeps track of your skills, experiences, awards, accomplishments
true
false
College admission officers and future employers could look up your social media.
true
false
Reddit and Quora are two websites to find people to talk to
true
false
Finding out the kind of city or town that is best for you is important when looking for a college
true
false
Which is a con of a small school?
smaller classes
fewer support programs and activities
stronger sense of community
Which is a pro of a larger school?
bigger libraries and facilities
larger classes
less personalized attention from teachers
Which not does determine a college's reputation?
the quality of the program you are interested in
the college graduation rate
the food in the cafeteria
the colleges return on investment
Which is not a common admission requirement?
GPA
Test Scores (ACT/SAT)
Essay
Driver's License
Dream/Reach schools are...
on the upper end of the acceptance range
on the lower end of the acceptance range
Target/Match schools
you are less likely to be accepted based on your qualifications
you are more likely to be accepted based on your qualifications
Safety school...
you are never guaranteed to get into
you are almost guaranteed to get into
A personal statement is a(n) ___________ required as part of many college admissions applications
test
essay
pledge
story
Which does a personal statement not do?
shows the real you
gives you a chance to stand out
reveals if you can write
brings out your flaws
What makes a personal statement strong?
it's authentic
it focuses on you
it stands out and is not common
all of the above
Avoid the following topics to talk about in your personal statements (choose all that apply).
a vacation
a death
a sports injury
divorce
Talking about how you failed but learned something, developed a relationship, or learned a life lesson is showing...
enthusiasm
vulnerability
importance
strength
Which step comes first in the writing process?
editing
drafting
brainstorming
revising
Which step comes last in the writing process?
revising
drafting
editing
publishing/sharing
Which is not a type of college degree?
associates
acute
master's
doctoral
A _______ degree requires about 60 units.
associates
bachelors
masters
doctoral
A _______ degree requires about 120 units.
associates
bachelors
master's
doctoral
A dentist is a doctor.
true
false
Financial Aid is...
given money
borrowed money
earned money
all of the above
Which is a source of financial aid? Choose all that apply
federal government
parents
institutions/colleges
private sources
A part-time job awarded to students with financial need
loan
scholarship
work-study
grant
Free money students do not have to pay back based on different qualifications
work-study
loans
grants
scholarships
Loans borrowed from banks at higher interest rates
direct unsubsidized loan
direct subsidized loan
direct plus loan
private loan
FAFSA means...
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Free Augmentation for Federal Student Aid
Financial Application for Federal Student Aid
Financial Augmentation for Federal Student Aid
