WorksheetsCollege Application Process: Post-test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following is generally true about applying to University of California (UC) schools compared to California State University (CSU) schools?
UC applications often require more essays or personal statements.
CSU applications always require SAT scores.
UC schools are generally less expensive than CSU schools.
CSU applications require letters of recommendation, while UC applications do not.
Most college applications for fall admission typically open:
in early summer
in late spring
in early fall
in late summer
What is the primary purpose of a "fee waiver" in the college application process?
It guarantees admission to the college.
It allows students to apply to a college without paying the application fee.
It provides a scholarship for tuition.
It allows students to submit their application after the deadline.
What does "SAT/ACT optional" mean for a college's admission policy?
Students are not allowed to submit SAT/ACT scores.
Students must submit SAT/ACT scores.
Students can choose whether or not to submit SAT/ACT scores as part of their application.
Only students with high SAT/ACT scores should apply.
Name one common platform or website used to apply to multiple private colleges.
Common App
Coursera
It's generally a good idea to wait until the last day before the deadline to submit your college applications.
True
False
One reason a student might choose to attend a community college before transferring to a four-year university is:
To save money on tuition
To join a sports team
To avoid taking general education courses
To graduate faster
'Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)' are required by which California public university system?
California State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
Stanford University
California Community Colleges
One key difference in how CSU and UC campuses make admission decisions is:
CSU uses a formula based on GPA and test scores, while UC uses a holistic review process.
Both CSU and UC use only GPA for admissions.
UC admits only in-state students, while CSU admits only out-of-state students.
CSU requires interviews, while UC does not.
Which of the following is typically required for private university applications but NOT for standard CSU or UC applications?
Application fee
Personal Insight Questions
Letters of Recommendation
Transcript submission
'Early Decision (ED)' admission plan generally means for an applicant:
They must attend if accepted and withdraw other applications
They can choose to attend or not if accepted
They can apply to multiple schools under ED
It is the same as regular decision
According to the presentation, SAT scores are now required for admission to both CSU and UC campuses.
True
False
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is designed to support which kind of students?
Students from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds
Students with perfect academic records
International students only
Graduate students only
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program offers students:
Free tuition at any out-of-state public college.
Reduced out-of-state tuition (typically 150% of in-state tuition) at participating public colleges in other western states.
Guaranteed admission to any college in a western state.
A full scholarship covering all college expenses.
It is important for students to notify colleges if their senior year:
Their academic schedule or performance changes
They want to visit the campus
They have already been accepted
They are planning a vacation
