Colleges College Admissions

Question 1

What is the Common App primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Applying to multiple colleges with one application

Answer

Registering for the SAT

Answer

Applying for federal financial aid

Answer

Requesting college transcripts

Question 2

What does the acronym FAFSA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Answer

Federal Application for Financial Student Assistance

Answer

Free Aid for Federal Student Applicants

Answer

Financial Aid for Full-time Student Applicants

Question 3

What is Early Decision (ED) in college admissions?

Accepted Answer

A binding agreement to attend if accepted

Answer

An early non-binding application deadline

Answer

A program for transfer students

Answer

A scholarship application process

Question 4

What is the typical Regular Decision deadline for most US colleges?

Accepted Answer

January 1 or January 15

Answer

October 1

Answer

March 1

Answer

November 1

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT typically required in a college application?

Accepted Answer

A letter of recommendation from a college professor

Answer

High school transcripts

Answer

Letters of recommendation from teachers

Answer

A personal essay

Question 6

What is demonstrated interest in college admissions?

Accepted Answer

Actions showing genuine enthusiasm for a specific college

Answer

A required essay topic

Answer

A standardized test score threshold

Answer

An alumni legacy preference