Colleges Study Guide 2026
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✍️ Sample Colleges Questions & Answers
1. What is a concordance table used for in college admissions testing?
Concordance tables, published by College Board and ACT, allow colleges to compare an applicant's SAT score to an equivalent ACT score or vice versa.
2. What does 'unmet need' mean in college financial aid?
Unmet need is the difference between a student's demonstrated financial need and the total aid the college actually provides.
3. What is a minority-serving institution (MSI)?
MSIs include HBCUs, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges that qualify for special federal funding based on the demographics of their enrolled students.
4. What is the maximum annual Pell Grant award for 2024–25?
For the 2024–25 academic year, the maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $7,395 per year.
5. What is Greek life in US colleges?
Greek life refers to fraternities (for men) and sororities (for women) named with Greek letters that offer brotherhood/sisterhood, networking, and community service.
6. What is a merit scholarship?
Merit scholarships reward students for academic excellence, athletic ability, artistic talent, or other achievements regardless of financial need.