College Admissions Flashcards
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What is the Common App primarily used for?
Answer: Applying to multiple colleges with one application
The Common Application allows students to apply to over 1,000 member colleges and universities using a single application form.
What does the acronym FAFSA stand for?
Answer: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the form used to determine eligibility for federal financial aid.
What is Early Decision (ED) in college admissions?
Answer: A binding agreement to attend if accepted
Early Decision is a binding admissions plan meaning students must attend the school if accepted and withdraw all other applications.
What is the typical Regular Decision deadline for most US colleges?
Answer: January 1 or January 15
Most US colleges set Regular Decision deadlines in early January, commonly January 1 or January 15.
Which of the following is NOT typically required in a college application?
Answer: A letter of recommendation from a college professor
College professors do not write recommendations for high school applicants since they have no prior relationship with them.
What is demonstrated interest in college admissions?
Answer: Actions showing genuine enthusiasm for a specific college
Demonstrated interest refers to measurable actions like campus visits, emailing admissions, or opening emails that signal a student genuinely wants to attend.