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Components of a College Application

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is your High School Transcript important in the College admission process?

a)

Patterns speak louder than outcomes

b)

Your GPA is the most important factor when it comes to admissions although ACT is a close second.

c)

Class Rank and schedule difficulty also matter.

d)

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 .

2.

Why is your Resume important in the College admission process?

a)

It gives colleges a snapshot of your accomplishments, extracurriculars, hobbies, and work history.

b)

Patterns speak louder than outcomes.

c)

They can also be a useful tool for prepping for a college interview

d)

It's an opportunity for admissions officers to understand who you are beyond the classroom.

3.

Why is your Personal Statement important in the College admission process?

a)

The personal statement essay offers insight into your unique experiences, values, and perspectives.

b)

It's an opportunity to display your GPA.

c)

It's an opportunity to display your ACT score.

d)

It's an opportunity for admissions officers to understand who you are beyond the classroom.

4.

What are the 4 P's of a Compelling Personal Statement?

a)

Personal, Purposeful, Practical, and Powerful

b)

Personal, Purposeful, Polite, and Powerful

c)

Personal, Powerful, Pertinent, and Practical

d)

Personal, Popular, Practical, and Powerful

5.

What do the the letters L O R S mean in the College admission process?

(a)  

6.

Why are Letters of Recommendation (LORS) important in the College admission process?

a)

Letters of recommendation stand as a testament to your academic successes, and personal achievements.

b)

They provide admission representatives with valuable information that's not necessarily obvious from your college application alone.

c)

They provide information on your writing style.

d)

Letters of recommendation stand as a testament to your unique qualities, character, tenacity.

7.

What is the top score that you can get on your ACT?

a)

28

b)

26

c)

36

d)

38

8.
  1. The importance of a college education when seeking employment is …

a)
  1. Shrinking

b)
  1. Irrelevant

c)

Growing

d)

Neutral

9.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of graduating college in 4 years?

a)

You can start your career sooner

b)

You will not need to pay tuition for additional semesters

c)

You have more time to figure out what to major in

d)

You will accrue less interest on your student loans

10.

A Grant is...

a)

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.

b)

Borrowing money to attend college; you must repay the money and any interest that it accrues (builds up) over time.

c)

Earning money to pay for school by performing a part-time job on campus.

d)

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.

11.

A Loan is...

a)

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.

b)

Borrowing money to attend college; you must repay the money and any interest that it accrues (builds up) over time.

c)

Earning money to pay for school by performing a part-time job on campus.

d)

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.

12.

A Scholarship is...

a)

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.

b)

Borrowing money to attend college; you must repay the money and any interest that it accrues (builds up) over time.

c)

Earning money to pay for school by performing a part-time job on campus.

d)

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.

13.

Work-Study is

a)

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.

b)

Borrowing money to attend college; you must repay the money and any interest that it accrues (builds up) over time.

c)

Earning money to pay for school by performing a part-time job on campus.

d)

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.

14.

What does VARK stand for in terms of the VARK learning styles?

a)

Visual, Audio, Read, Knowledge

b)

Visual, Auditory, Reality, Knowledge

c)

Video, Audio, Realistic, Kinesthetic

d)

Visual, Auditory, Read, Kinesthetic

15.

What does grit mean when talking about character and personality?

a)

A type of breakfast

b)

The ability to apply to college

c)

Persisting through tough times and/or failures

d)

Small loose particles of sand

16.

What are aptitudes?

a)

Training hard for a goal

b)

How smart you are in a certain subject

c)

A natural ability to do something

d)

The state of being strong

17.

Malleable Intelligence is also known as...

a)

A fixed mindset

b)

A loving mindset

c)

A growth mindset

d)

A living mindset

18.

What do people with a fixed mindset believe?

a)

Intelligence can be developed

b)

Intelligence is static and cannot change

c)

Intelligence can be increased through work

d)

Intelligence is fixed and determined by your height

19.

Emotional intelligence refers to qualities such as understanding your own feelings, empathy for others and... 

a)

Possessing about average verbal and math skills

b)

The ability to manage your emotions

c)

Having a good sense of humor

d)

Understanding scientific human relations research

20.

Which of the following are benefits of attending college?

a)
  1. More career options

b)
  1. Higher yearly income and greater lifetime earnings

c)
  1. Ability to network, improve social skills, and build a network of friends

d)

Being able to definitely find a job