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WorksheetsComponents of a College Application
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Why is your High School Transcript important in the College admission process?
Patterns speak louder than outcomes
Your GPA is the most important factor when it comes to admissions although ACT is a close second.
Class Rank and schedule difficulty also matter.
They can also be a useful tool for prepping for a college interview or to give to the teachers who are writing your letters of recommendation .
Why is your Resume important in the College admission process?
It gives colleges a snapshot of your accomplishments, extracurriculars, hobbies, and work history.
Patterns speak louder than outcomes.
They can also be a useful tool for prepping for a college interview
•It's an opportunity for admissions officers to understand who you are beyond the classroom.
Why is your Personal Statement important in the College admission process?
The personal statement essay offers insight into your unique experiences, values, and perspectives.
It's an opportunity to display your GPA.
It's an opportunity to display your ACT score.
It's an opportunity for admissions officers to understand who you are beyond the classroom.
What are the 4 P's of a Compelling Personal Statement?
Personal, Purposeful, Practical, and Powerful
Personal, Purposeful, Polite, and Powerful
Personal, Powerful, Pertinent, and Practical
Personal, Popular, Practical, and Powerful
What do the the letters L O R S mean in the College admission process?
(a)
Why are Letters of Recommendation (LORS) important in the College admission process?
Letters of recommendation stand as a testament to your academic successes, and personal achievements.
They provide admission representatives with valuable information that's not necessarily obvious from your college application alone.
They provide information on your writing style.
Letters of recommendation stand as a testament to your unique qualities, character, tenacity.
What is the top score that you can get on your ACT?
28
26
36
38
The importance of a college education when seeking employment is …
Shrinking
Irrelevant
Growing
Neutral
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of graduating college in 4 years?
You can start your career sooner
You will not need to pay tuition for additional semesters
You have more time to figure out what to major in
You will accrue less interest on your student loans
A Grant is...
Free money awarded by nonprofit and private organizations that is used to pay for school; can be given out for academic accomplishments, talents, or to pursue specific areas of study/interests.
Borrowing money to attend college; you must repay the money and any interest that it accrues (builds up) over time.
Earning money to pay for school by performing a part-time job on campus.
A form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid; it can be awarded by the college/university or by the federal government.
A Loan is...
Free money awarded by nonprofit and private organizations that is used to pay for school; can be given out for academic accomplishments, talents, or to pursue specific areas of study/interests.
Borrowing money to attend college; you must repay the money and any interest that it accrues (builds up) over time.
Earning money to pay for school by performing a part-time job on campus.
A form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid; it can be awarded by the college/university or by the federal government.
A Scholarship is...
Free money awarded by nonprofit and private organizations that is used to pay for school; can be given out for academic accomplishments, talents, or to pursue specific areas of study/interests.
Borrowing money to attend college; you must repay the money and any interest that it accrues (builds up) over time.
Earning money to pay for school by performing a part-time job on campus.
A form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid; it can be awarded by the college/university or by the federal government.
Work-Study is
Free money awarded by nonprofit and private organizations that is used to pay for school; can be given out for academic accomplishments, talents, or to pursue specific areas of study/interests.
Borrowing money to attend college; you must repay the money and any interest that it accrues (builds up) over time.
Earning money to pay for school by performing a part-time job on campus.
A form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid; it can be awarded by the college/university or by the federal government.
What does VARK stand for in terms of the VARK learning styles?
Visual, Audio, Read, Knowledge
Visual, Auditory, Reality, Knowledge
Video, Audio, Realistic, Kinesthetic
Visual, Auditory, Read, Kinesthetic
What does grit mean when talking about character and personality?
A type of breakfast
The ability to apply to college
Persisting through tough times and/or failures
Small loose particles of sand
What are aptitudes?
Training hard for a goal
How smart you are in a certain subject
A natural ability to do something
The state of being strong
Malleable Intelligence is also known as...
A fixed mindset
A loving mindset
A growth mindset
A living mindset
What do people with a fixed mindset believe?
Intelligence can be developed
Intelligence is static and cannot change
Intelligence can be increased through work
Intelligence is fixed and determined by your height
Emotional intelligence refers to qualities such as understanding your own feelings, empathy for others and...
Possessing about average verbal and math skills
The ability to manage your emotions
Having a good sense of humor
Understanding scientific human relations research
Which of the following are benefits of attending college?
More career options
Higher yearly income and greater lifetime earnings
Ability to network, improve social skills, and build a network of friends
Being able to definitely find a job
