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WorksheetsAVID College Knowledge 2025 Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of these is NOT a reason to finish FAFSA early when it opens in October of senior year?
(according to the video "3 FAFSA Secrets" from Omar, Laz, and Shayaan)
(ALWAYS FILL OUT FAFSA, if you have SSN)
Because FAFSA is due by the end of December
Because different schools have different deadlines
Some of the money is based on first-come, first-served status
Gives time to make corrections, start comparing scholarships, etc.
____% of recent high school graduates enrolled in college in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Jaden, Bayron, and Christian's group?
16.4
39
61.4
79
You have to pay OUT-OF-STATE tuition instead of IN-OF-STATE tuition if...
You go to a private university
You don't complete the FAFSA
Your family didn't pay taxes
You enroll in a public university but are not a resident of that state
Which 3 of these may affect the cost of your housing, according to the video "LIVING ON CAMPUS VS OFF CAMPUS" from Muzhda, Rivendelle, Sherlyn, and Alexa's group?
Whether you live on-campus or off-campus
How prestigious or popular your college is
How many people you live with
What city you're in
Which year should you start preparing for applying to college, and why, according to Miranda, Robert, Dulce, Christine, and Zakia's group's presentation?
Senior year, because that's when you turn in applications.
Junior year, because by then your grades can improve from taking honors and AP classes.
Sophomore year, because if you need to take standardized tests (SATs, ACTs), most students take them Junior year.
Freshmen year, because it's high school and we should start freaking out and it's already too late it's second quarter oh my goodness oh my goodness
Which of these is TRUE about Early Action / Early Decision / Regular Decision in college admissions?
In normal REGULAR Decision applications, if the college accepts you, you HAVE to go there.
"BINDING" Early Decisions means you can choose to go to the school or not.
Early Action applications are usually due some time in June before your senior year ends.
Early Decision might be a great option for applicants who are very confident about or set on certain universities.
"Back up" colleges or "Safety Schools" are...
...schools where you learn how to drive a car in reverse.
...schools that might not be your first choice, but you'd still be happy or willing to go to.
...options if you decide not to go to university, like apprenticeships or military service.
...usually harder to get into than your preferred dream colleges.
Which of these most likely has the LOWEST tuition?
JC/ Community College
4-Year Public University
4-Year Private University
Private Trade School
Which of these are considered "4-Year Colleges"?
JC / Community Colleges
Public Universities
Private Universities
Liberal Arts Colleges
Which 3 of these are DIFFERENCES between high school and college classes?
College students usually get more readings and bigger projects
College professors will always check each class if you've done the reading before class.
Average high school classes are about 27 students, but college classes might have 100 students in one class.
College students make their own schedules depending on their own class choices
What is the general minimum GPA for UCs (University of California) for California residents?
2.0
2.4
3.0
3.4
You may need standardized test scores such as SATs for:
(Choose as many as apply)
Community College
UCs and CSUs
Other Public Universities
Most Private Universities
Which of these high school courses show that you're challenging yourself to be competitive for college? (Choose as many as apply)
AP (Advanced Placement)
IB (International Baccalaureate)
Dual Enrollment Courses
Honors Classes
Which of these acronyms/initials is related to FINANCIAL AID?
A-G
SJSU
IBS
FAFSA
Which of these are majors you might study if you want to pursue a career addressing crime (not as a lawyer)?
(Choose as many as apply)
Criminal Justice
Sociology
Psychology
Criminology
What is the most "weightiest" document in your college application, according to admissions counselors interviewed by Princeton Review? Why?
Your Personal Statements or Personal Insight Questions, because they should be long and therefore heavy.
Your
FAFSA information, because colleges want to see if you can afford them
Your SAT scores, because it shows your scholastic aptitude... and is a test.
Your transcript, because it shows if you challenged yourself
