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So You Want to Study in the U.S.?

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Approximately how many accredited universities and colleges are there in the United States?

a)

50

b)

100

c)

1000

d)

4000

2.

Who determines university admission decisions?

a)

The U.S. Embassy

b)

Malawi Government

c)

The University

d)

Fulbright program

3.

Where is the best place to get accurate and comprehensive information about a university?

a)

University Website

b)

College Board Website

c)

EducationUSA Adviser

d)

Wikipedia

4.

Who determines which university you apply to?

a)

Myself

b)

EducationUSA Adviser

c)

Parents or Guardians

d)

The Government

5.

What can you NOT study at the undergraduate level in the United States? Select all that apply.

a)

Medical degree

b)

Architectural degree

c)

Law degree

d)

Engineering degree

6.

What is the maximum SAT composite score?

a)

36

b)

160

c)

172

d)

1600

7.

An Associates degree takes more time to complete than a Bachelors degree.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

How can you learn more about a college that you may wish to attend? Choose all that apply.

a)

Attend a virtual college fair or tour

b)

Search online

c)

Wait for them to contact you

d)

Talk to a current student

9.

According to EducationUSA, what are the Five Steps to U.S. Study?

a)

1. Complete your Application.

2. Research your Options 

3. Apply for Visa

4. Finance Your Studies

5. Prepare for Departure

b)

1. Research your Options

2. Finance your Studies

3. Complete your Application 

4. Apply for Visa

5. Prepare for Departure

c)

1. Prepare for Departure

2. Research Your Options

3. Complete your Application

4. Finance your Studies

5. Apply for Visa

d)

1. Research your Options

2. Complete your Application

3. Finance Your Studies

4. Apply for Visa

5. Prepare for Departure

10.

Which state has the highest number of colleges?

a)

Michigan

b)

New York

c)

Texas

d)

California

11.

EducationUSA provides information that is the following EXCEPT?

a)

Accurate

b)

Biased

c)

Comprehensive

d)

Current

12.

Which one is the odd one out?

a)

Stanford University

b)

Rice University

c)

Oxford University

d)

Lafayette College

13.

International students can apply for federal financial aid.

a)

Yes

b)

No

14.

How many Malawians studied in the United States in the 2021-2022 academic year?

a)

312

b)

322

c)

342

d)

362

15.

What is a common mistake most students make on their applications? (Check all that apply)

a)

Not conducting research before applying

b)

Only searching for scholarships

c)

Not submitting all required documents

d)

Relying on someone else to complete applications

16.

Which U.S. institution inspired Kamuzu Academy's architecture?

a)

Morehouse College

b)

Howard University

c)

Spelman College

d)

Wilberforce University

17.

What does TOEFL stand for?

a)

Test of English as a Foreign Language

b)

Test of Eligibility for Foreign Learning

c)

Test of English as a Fourth Language

d)

Test for English as Foreign Learning

18.

Which of the components make up college applications? (Check all that apply)

a)

Secondary School Reports

b)

Standardized Test Scores

c)

Letters of Recommendation

d)

Essays

19.

There are single gender universities in the United States.

a)

False

b)

True

20.

Where can you apply for scholarships from?

Select all that apply.

a)

Apply for scholarships from EducationUSA

b)

Apply for scholarships from colleges

c)

Apply for scholarships from U.S. Embassy

d)

Apply for scholarships from community organizations

21.

A formal agreement among colleges where one school agrees to accept the credits for the courses taken at another school is called?

a)

an articulation agreement

b)

a 2+2 plan

c)

a priority enrollment plan

d)

a transfer agreement

22.

Which of the following category of people would make a good contact for a letter of recommendation?

a)

friend

b)

teacher

c)

EducationUSA Adviser

d)

family member

23.

How can you spot a scholarship scam? Select all that apply.

a)

Everyone is eligible

b)

Urgent time pressure

c)

They do everything for you

d)

Typing and Spelling Errors

24.

Liberal arts colleges usually ...

a)

Have large student bodies

b)

Only serve undergraduate students

c)

Are state-run schools

d)

Offer specialized STEM education

25.

What is the range of the average yearly cost of studying in the U.S.?

a)

$500 - $9,999

b)

$10,000 - $20,000

c)

$30,000 - $80,000

d)

$100,000 - $200,000

26.

All universities in the United States provide scholarships for international students.

a)

YES

b)

NO

27.

HBCU stands for

a)

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

b)

Holy Baptist Central University

c)

Higher Biology and Chemistry Unit

d)

Heritage Black Christian Union

28.

What should you consider when you are trying to decide if you want to go to a certain college? Choose all that apply.

a)

Affordability

b)

Majors Offered

c)

Personal Readiness

d)

Campus Life

29.

The Ivy League ...

a)

Were the first colleges built in the U.S.

b)

Is a field of study focusing on the Ivy plant

c)

Is a collegiate athletic conference

d)

Comprises of prestigious universities like Harvard, MIT, and Stanford

30.

EducationUSA is a(n) ______________ service.

a)

School-Matching

b)

Academic

c)

Scholarship

d)

Advising