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How important are the college entrance exams?

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Very important

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As a general rule, entrance exam scores are most important at a ___________.

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Large state university

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The standardized college entrance exams test you're intelligence.

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False

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The standardized college entrance exams allow colleges to compare you with other prospective students.

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True

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What are two purposes of the SAT

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Intended to be a practice test High scores qualify students for scholarships

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Why are students encouraged to take the PSAT in their sophomore year rather than their junior year?

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Allows time to strengthen areas that may be weak

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The three skill areas on the PSAT?

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Math Writing Critical reading

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Smaller schools usually place more emphasis on?

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Letters of reference Transcripts

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Each section on the PSAT is scored on a scale of ?

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20-80

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Students qualify for national merit scholarships based on their combined scores in _________ subject areas.

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Three

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Homeschooled students usually contact a local high school and make arrangements to take the test there.

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True

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The ___________ is the standard SAT test.

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SAT reasoning test

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The \"standard\" SAT is broken into ______ tests, not counting the essay.

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3

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The three skill areas tested on the SAT are________?

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Math Writing Critical reading

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The highest possible score on the SAT is __________?

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2,400

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A large percentage of the critical reading section on the SAT is ___________?

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Vocabulary

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Explain the difference between the SAT Reasoning test and the SAT Subject tests.

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The SAT Reasoning test is a test with three different subjects that the college board looks at. The SAT Subject test has three different parts to prepare you for college.

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The SAT 2 Subject tests last ___________ each.

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One hour

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The _______ Subject test should probably be taken as soon as possible after completing the course.

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Physics

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The writing section of the SAT includes a 23 minute essay on an assigned topic.

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True

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Many schools are starting to require the Writing Subject Test.

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True

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Unlike the SAT, the ACT includes a section which tests students in ___________.

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Science

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The total time needed for the ACT is __________.

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3 hours and 30 minutes

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The four skill areas tested on the ACT are ____________.

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Science Reading Writing Math

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In the ACT English test, you __________ tested over memorization of grammar rules.

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Are jot

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In the ACT reading test, the four academic subjects covered are ____________.

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Prose fiction Social studies Natural sciences Arts and literature

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The ACT Science test emphasizes biology and chemistry.

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False

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On the ACT, points _________ deducted for incorrect answers.

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Are not

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The highest possible ACT composite score is ________.

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36

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The English, reading, and science Reasoning tests ask for the _______ answer.

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Best

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You _______ take the tests more than once if you aren't satisfied with your sources.

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Can

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Expect a college application to ask for personal information such as _______.

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Name Address Birthdate Phone Number

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It is unlikely that the college application will require academic information such as your GPA.

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False

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College applications will likely ask for your ______________ extracurricular activities or community groups.

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Involvement In

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An application is a good place for you to be shy.

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False

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A Christian college application will likely require __________.

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Salvation Testimony

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Sending in an application is usually free.

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False

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Homeschoolers should expect to provide a /an ____________ to prospective colleges.

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Curriculum Sequence

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The person who writes a recommendation for you should know your__________.

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Work Character

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Good sources for references are ____.

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Teacher Employer Guidance Counselor

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As a general rule, you should avoid recommendations from the following: (Check all that apply.)

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Family Members Pastor Peers

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Essays are often a part of the admissions packet of many _________ colleges.

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Smaller

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College campuses are places where students should learn to think for themselves.

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True

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Colleges will favor students who express themselves ________ and _________ in their college essays.

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logically intellectually

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Admissions officers look at your essay through a number of different \"lenses.\" Match the statement with the correct lens. The student can write an intelligent essay using correct grammar and structure. The student can synthesize different viewpoints and come to his own conclusions. The student presents a neat and clean essay with no errors.

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composition clear thought professionalism

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What are the main types of admissions essay questions? (Check all that apply.)

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Miscellaneous Spiritual Academic Goal-Oriented

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Admissions essay questions fall under __________ main categories.

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Four

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Match the following essay questions with the correct categories. 1) Summarize your high school experience in 250 words. 2) What do you hope to be doing after graduating from college? 3) What does it mean to be a Christian? 4) Who would you identify as the greatest leader of the 20th century?

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1) Academic 2) Goal - Oriented 3) Spiritual 4) Miscellaneous

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You should expect to find questions like \"What are your standards of Christian Conduct\" on any college application.

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False

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An effective college essay must include a/an _________.

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Thesis Statement

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A typical outline for a traditional essay would include ______ parts.

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Five

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Which of the following acts as a controlling agent for the entire paper?

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Thesis Sentence

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Which of the following should support the thesis sentence for the essay?

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Topic Sentence

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Which of the following provides structure and support for the entire paper?

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Outline

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Which of the following is the most obvious sign of professionalism?

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Mechanics

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Which of the following answers the question, \"What is my one main idea for this paper?\"

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Thesis Sentence

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A final step before submitting an essay is to have someone _______ it.

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Proofread

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Why are student athletes, as well as fine arts or performing arts majors, in a unique position?

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They have been accepted to be on an athletic team or an arts program along with being able to go to school there

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Generally speaking, the NAIA serves smaller, often private colleges.

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True

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As a general rule, the NAIA serves the _________ colleges, while the NCAA serves the ________ universities.

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Smaller Larger

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Certain religion courses may be counted as core courses for the NCAA.

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True

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Students who are accepted as NCAA Division I or Division II qualifiers, must still apply for and _________ by a college or university.

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Be Accepted

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What is required of a student athlete applying to an NAIA school? (Check all that apply.)

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Become accepted by the college. Meet the test score requirements. Meet the grade point average requirements.

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The smaller the school, the more likely that students are required to audition to be a part of the program.

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False

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For performing artists, recorded auditions are usually accepted.

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True

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If sending an audition tape, ________ tapes for musicians are O.K., but ________ tapes are preferred for actors and dancers.

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Audio Video

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When auditioning in the performing arts, you are usually expected to present _________ contrasting pieces.

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Two

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What are two surprises that music students often face in college?

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piano proficiency exam Piano Proficiency Exam they must pass a piano proficiency exam They must pass a Piano Proficiency Exam private lessons expected to take private lessons they are usually also expected to take private lessons usually also expected to take private lessons

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When applying in the visual arts, sending photographs of your work may be acceptable.

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True

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For all areas of the fine or performing arts, meeting in-person is preferred.

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True

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A visual artist's portfolio is a finished work.

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False

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Your portfolio should show: (Check all that apply.)

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quality, not quantity your ability to develop a concept into a finished piece of art your growth as an artist printed or published pieces (if available)

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