Colleges College Admissions

Question 1

What is the Common App primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Applying to multiple colleges with one application

Answer

The Common Application allows students to apply to over 1,000 member colleges and universities using a single application form.

Question 2

What does the acronym FAFSA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Answer

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the form used to determine eligibility for federal financial aid.

Question 3

What is Early Decision (ED) in college admissions?

Accepted Answer

A binding agreement to attend if accepted

Answer

Early Decision is a binding admissions plan meaning students must attend the school if accepted and withdraw all other applications.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

January 1 or January 15

Answer

Most US colleges set Regular Decision deadlines in early January, commonly January 1 or January 15.

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

College professors do not write recommendations for high school applicants since they have no prior relationship with them.

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