CEP College and University Admissions 2

Question 1

Which federal law requires colleges to publish net price calculators on their websites?

Accepted Answer

Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008

Answer

FERPA

Answer

Title IV of the HEA

Answer

Clery Act

Question 2

A student applying Early Decision but changes their mind after admission should do what first?

Accepted Answer

Notify the ED school in writing and request release from the binding agreement

Answer

Simply enroll at another school

Answer

Contact the College Board immediately

Answer

Wait until May 1 to withdraw

Question 3

What does the term 'demonstrated interest' mean in college admissions?

Accepted Answer

Evidence that an applicant has actively engaged with a college through visits, emails, or campus events

Answer

A student's GPA trend

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The strength of a student's extracurricular profile

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The number of AP courses a student has taken

Question 4

The Common Data Set (CDS) is most useful to an educational planner for:

Accepted Answer

Comparing standardized institutional data on admissions, enrollment, and financial aid

Answer

Filing FAFSA on behalf of students

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Submitting transcripts electronically

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Identifying college athletic scholarship opportunities

Question 5

Which type of admission plan allows students the most flexibility because it carries no binding commitment?

Accepted Answer

Early Action

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Early Decision I

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Early Decision II

Answer

Rolling Admission

Question 6

A college's 'yield rate' is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The percentage of admitted students who choose to enroll

Answer

The percentage of applicants who are admitted

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The ratio of out-of-state to in-state students

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The average financial aid package per enrollee

Question 7

Restrictive Early Action (REA) or Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA) programs generally prohibit applicants from:

Accepted Answer

Applying Early Action or Early Decision to other private institutions in the same cycle

Answer

Applying to any college before December 1

Answer

Submitting optional essays

Answer

Applying for merit scholarships