Question 1

What distinguishes a reach school from a safety school?

Accepted Answer

Reach: Above average Safety: below average

Question 2

which organization fosters lifelong friendships, leadership and community service in universities?

Accepted Answer

Sorority/Fraternity

Question 3

The common application is used to apply to mutple colleges

Accepted Answer

true

Question 4

Which of the following elements is least likely to be included in a college course syllabus?

Accepted Answer

detailed biographies of all students in the class

Question 5

which of the following is a potential risk or challenge associated with taking a gap year before starting college

Accepted Answer

decreased motivation to return to academics life after a year off

Question 6

The FAFSA is used to apply for federal student aid for college

Accepted Answer

true

Question 7

what is typically required for a student to be named tot he Dean's List in a university

Accepted Answer

maintaining high GPA

Question 8

In college one credit hour usually represents one hour of class per week for a semester

Accepted Answer

true

Question 9

The term "coed" refers to a single gender educational environment

Accepted Answer

false

Question 10

which degree is typically pursued by an undergraduate student

Accepted Answer

bachelors degree

Question 11

What is the significance of commencement in a unviersity setting

Accepted Answer

the official graduation ceremony

Question 12

A masters degree typically requires the completion of a bachelors degree

Accepted Answer

true

Question 13

which degree is typically pursued by an undergraduate student

Accepted Answer

bachelor degree

Question 14

Which word describes a college or university that has officially been recognized and approved by a reputable organization for meeting certain educational standards?

Accepted Answer

accredited

Question 15

Which term describes a student status given for not meeting academic standards?

Accepted Answer

academic probation

Question 16

What term refers to a unit of measure representing an hour of instruction over a semester?

Accepted Answer

credit hour

Question 17

which term refers to a senior academic official in a university?

Accepted Answer

Dean

Question 18

Which term describes a student who is the first in their family to attend college?

Accepted Answer

first generation college student

Question 19

What term refers to the lower tuition rate offered to students who reside in the same state as the public college or university they attend?

Accepted Answer

In State Tuition

Question 20

What term refers to a graduate student who assists a professor with instructional responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

teaching assistant

Question 21

What is one primary characteristic that distinguishes community colleges from four-year universities?

Accepted Answer

community colleges typically have lower tution rates

Question 22

Which form must students in the United States complete to apply for federal financial aid for college?

Accepted Answer

FAFSA

Question 23

After earning a bachelor's degree, where do students typically go to pursue advanced degrees such as a master's or doctorate?

Accepted Answer

Graduate School

Question 24

What is a common financial aid option for students to help pay for college education, which must be repaid with interest?

Accepted Answer

Student Loan

Question 25

In the college admission process, what does being placed on a waitlist mean for a student?

Accepted Answer

under consideration

VOCAB ABOUT COLLEGE PROCRESS

2) which organization fosters lifelong friendships, leadership and community service in universities?

3) The common application is used to apply to mutple colleges

4) Which of the following elements is least likely to be included in a college course syllabus?

5) which of the following is a potential risk or challenge associated with taking a gap year before starting college

6) The FAFSA is used to apply for federal student aid for college

7) what is typically required for a student to be named tot he Dean's List in a university

8) In college one credit hour usually represents one hour of class per week for a semester

9) The term "coed" refers to a single gender educational environment

10) which degree is typically pursued by an undergraduate student

11) What is the significance of commencement in a unviersity setting

12) A masters degree typically requires the completion of a bachelors degree

13) which degree is typically pursued by an undergraduate student

14) Which word describes a college or university that has officially been recognized and approved by a reputable organization for meeting certain educational standards?

15) Which term describes a student status given for not meeting academic standards?

16) What term refers to a unit of measure representing an hour of instruction over a semester?

17) which term refers to a senior academic official in a university?

18) Which term describes a student who is the first in their family to attend college?

19) What term refers to the lower tuition rate offered to students who reside in the same state as the public college or university they attend?

20) What term refers to a graduate student who assists a professor with instructional responsibilities?

21) What is one primary characteristic that distinguishes community colleges from four-year universities?

22) Which form must students in the United States complete to apply for federal financial aid for college?

23) After earning a bachelor's degree, where do students typically go to pursue advanced degrees such as a master's or doctorate?

24) What is a common financial aid option for students to help pay for college education, which must be repaid with interest?

25) In the college admission process, what does being placed on a waitlist mean for a student?