CEC CEC College Admissions & Transition Planning 2

Question 1

A college's 'demonstrated need' is calculated as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Cost of attendance minus Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

Answer

Demonstrated need equals the Cost of Attendance (COA) minus the Student Aid Index (formerly EFC), representing the gap a college's aid package should ideally fill.

Question 2

What does it mean when a college is described as 'need-blind' in admissions?

Accepted Answer

The college does not consider financial need when making admissions decisions

Answer

Need-blind admissions means a college evaluates applications without considering the applicant's ability to pay, though it does not guarantee full need will be met.

Question 3

Which document summarizes a family's FAFSA-calculated aid eligibility and is sent by the federal government?

Accepted Answer

Student Aid Report (SAR)

Answer

The Student Aid Report (SAR) is the federal summary document sent after FAFSA submission, showing the calculated Student Aid Index and flagging any issues.

Question 4

Which college counseling approach helps underprepared students close academic gaps before applying?

Accepted Answer

Academic bridge planning

Answer

Academic bridge planning identifies specific skill or credit gaps and outlines coursework, tutoring, or dual-enrollment options to strengthen a student's record before application.

Question 5

An educational consultant reviews a student's college list and notices all schools have acceptance rates below 10%. What is the BEST recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Add a balanced mix of likely, match, and reach schools

Answer

A well-balanced college list includes likely schools (high acceptance probability), match schools, and reach schools to maximize the chance of admission and informed choice.

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CEC CEC College Admissions & Transition Planning 2