Navigating College Applications

Which of the following should one employ while composing a college application essay?

• Focusing on your strengths.

• Using sarcasm.

• Checking your facts.

• Using active voice.

Which of the following should one avoid when composing a college application essay?

• Answering all part of the question.

• Using cliches.

• Overusing the thesaurus.

• Being specific.

How can you show who you are in your college essay?

• By listing all your classes and test scores in your essay

• By telling the school how much you want to go there

• By sharing a lot of personal information about yourself

• By sharing about an experience that hasn't been mentioned on your resume

___________ must be submitted along with your completed application when applying for college.

• completed doctor's form

• letter of recommendation

• copies of final exams

• none of the above

Which of the following admission types is binding? (If you get in you have to go!)

• Early Decision

• Early Action

• Regular Decision 

• Rolling Admission

Which of the following do you think are topics to avoid when composing a college essay?

• Feeling out of place culturally when thrust into a new environment.

• Paying tribute to someone very important to you.

• Sports.

• The intersection of religion and education in you life and how you balance the two.

• Writing, in detail, about an illness or disability you have.

Why is it important to show and not tell in your college essay?

• Because you do not want to overwhelm your reader with too many specific details.

• Because you only have a limited number of words in your essay so you want to list your characteristics.

• Because it allows the reader to form their own thoughts and opinions of whatever you are writing about.

• Because it is important to use images so readers can literally see what you are writing about.

Which of the following is a crucial step in the college application process?

• Submitting a resume

• Writing a personal statement

• Taking a gap year

• Joining a sports team

What is the primary purpose of a college application essay?

• To summarize your academic achievements

• To explain why you want to attend the college

• To list extracurricular activities

• To provide your contact information

In the context of college applications, what does the term 'rolling admission' mean?

• Applications are reviewed as they are received

• Decisions are made at the end of the application period

• All applicants are notified on the same day

• Interviews are required for all applicants