CEP Higher Education Landscape & Institutional Types 3

Question 1

What is the primary role of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)?

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To promote ethical practices and provide professional development for college admission and counseling professionals

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To rank colleges and universities annually

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To set accreditation standards for higher education

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To administer federal financial aid programs

Question 2

Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are primarily established to serve:

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American Indian and Alaska Native students, often on or near reservations, with culturally relevant curricula

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Students interested in Native American studies programs

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Students from any background who wish to study tribal law

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Federal employees working with tribal governments

Question 3

Which term describes a formal agreement between a community college and a four-year institution guaranteeing transfer and course credit acceptance?

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Articulation agreement

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Consortium agreement

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Dual enrollment contract

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Cooperative education pact

Question 4

What distinguishes a 'teaching-focused' institution from an R1 research university in terms of faculty expectations?

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Teaching-focused faculty carry heavier course loads and are evaluated primarily on instructional quality rather than research output

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Teaching-focused faculty are not required to hold doctoral degrees

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Teaching-focused institutions do not offer tenure

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Teaching-focused faculty receive higher salaries

Question 5

Which institutional characteristic most directly signals a college's commitment to undergraduate research opportunities?

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Participation in programs such as the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

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Membership in NCAA Division I athletics

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A high student-to-faculty ratio

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Large lecture hall capacity

Question 6

A 'women's college' in the United States is best defined as:

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A single-sex institution that admits only women as undergraduate students

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A college with a majority female enrollment

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A college that offers women's studies as its primary major

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A college governed exclusively by women administrators

Question 7

When advising a student on institutional 'fit,' a Certified Educational Planner should give most weight to which combination of factors?

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Academic programs, campus culture, financial affordability, size, and student support services aligned with the student's goals and learning style

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U.S. News ranking and average SAT score of enrolled students

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Tuition sticker price and geographic location alone

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Athletic conference membership and alumni donation rate