WorksheetsApplying to College
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the Common App?
A state-only college application
An online platform used by many colleges to apply
A test for college admissions
An online database of scholarship offers
What does your high school transcript show?
Only your senior year grades
Only test scores
Your courses, grades, and GPA
Your parents’ education
Who typically writes letters of recommendation?
Your best friend
A teacher or counselor
A college student
A coach with no academic link
When does the Common App typically open?
July 1
August 1
October 1
December 1
Why might a fee waiver be important?
To skip writing essays
To avoid paying application fees
To get into college faster
To improve your GPA
A college asks for a portfolio. What does this mean?
You need a photo ID
You must submit art or design work
You must submit extra SAT scores
You need two transcripts
What does "Early Decision" mean?
You apply late and get a decision quickly
You must attend if accepted
You can choose later, not binding
You only apply to one school ever
If a college is not on the Common App, what's your next step?
Drop that college
Find its individual application
Apply through SAT®
Wait for it to join
How should you manage varying essay requirements?
Skip essays to save time
Use the same essay for all
Track each college’s prompts
Write only the optional ones
A school offers direct admission through the Common App. What’s the benefit of applying early?
You avoid essays
Deadlines are flexible
It increases your chances of getting accepted
It waives transcript fees
