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MHS College Application Process Trivia

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When is it time to start your college applications?

a)

fall of my senior year

b)

fall of my junior year

c)

fall of my freshman year

d)

fall of my sophomore year

2.

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

3.

How important is meeting college application deadlines?

a)

not important

b)

somewhat important

c)

very important

4.

As an MHS student, you are responsible for sending which documents to colleges? (check all that apply)

a)

MHS transcript

b)

MHS Profile

c)

College Application

d)

Essay/Personal Narrative

e)

Letters of recommendation

5.

What is an example of a student who "demonstrated interest" in a college? This is an important part of the college application process.

a)

Attending a campus tour (in person or online)

b)

Connecting with a college representative at a college fair, college night, on a virtual call or school visit

c)

Signing up for emails and opening said emails.

d)

All of the above

6.

What should active steps should 10th and 11th graders be taking to prepare for their senior year?

a)

Researching colleges (virtual visits count!)

b)

Taking standardized tests (SAT/ACT)

c)

Meeting with your school counselor

d)

All of the above

7.
What are some research tools for your college search?
a)
Naviance
b)
The College Board
c)
Fiske Guide to the Colleges
d)
All of the above
8.

True or False: 10th grade is too early to start visiting colleges (online or in person).

a)

True.

b)

False.

9.

How many teachers should you ask for letters of recommendation?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

10.
True or False: There are some schools that do not require you to submit your SAT scores. 
a)
True
b)
False
11.
True or False: If I am applying for financial aid, I will apply during my SENIOR year. 
a)
True
b)
False
12.

True or False: If you are a junior, you should be thinking now and over the summer of the 2 MHS adults you will be asking for a letter of recommendation in September.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Of the following options, which is the *most* important to your college application?

a)

SAT subject tests and AP scores

b)

Grades and rigor of classes taken

c)

Extracurriculars and club memberships

d)

Legacy (i.e., family attended)

14.

What is the most important factor [to you personally] in choosing a college?

a)

Majors/programs offered

b)

Affordability

c)

Campus life (friends/social life/sports/clubs)

d)

Geographic location (i.e., in or near New York or by family, for example)

e)

Selectivity (i.e., how hard is it to be accepted)

15.

How do you plan to spend your summer?

a)

Internship, community service or service learning

b)

Taking a class (summer school/college/camp)

c)

Working a paid job

d)

Traveling or cultural program

e)

Undecided or uncertain