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Answer the questions relating to finding and receiving college scholarships. This was taken from Lynn O'Shaughnessy from The College Solution.
- 1.In recent years, the number of affluent students who receive merit scholarships from state and private universities has been increasing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.For most schools, the biggest factor for scholarships and admission decisions is:
- A.
SAT or ACT test scores.
- B.
Grade Point Average.
- C.
Recommendations and college essay
- 3.If a student receives a scholarship or aid package from a college or university, he or she can negotiate for a larger award.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
- 4.The biggest source of scholarship cash comes from private scholarships such as the Coca Cola Scholars awards and the Intel Science Talent Search, not from the colleges themselves.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
- 5.About 7% of students receive a private college scholarship.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.If you don’t take the ACT or SAT test, you won’t be eligible for academic scholarships from a college or university.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
- 7.Which statement about SAT and ACT tests is incorrect?
- A.
There are more than 820 SAT-optional colleges and universities.
- B.
At many schools, a student can receive a college scholarship without submitting standardized test scores.
- C.
All SAT and ACT scores, even mediocre ones, must be reported to colleges.
- D.
You can take the SAT or ACT as many times as you’d like.
- 8.Grants, which don’t have to be repaid, represent the largest source of federal financial aid.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
- 9.On our scholarship assignment, how many different types of requirements are you expected to find?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- 10.You should always include a copy of your resume when applying for a scholarship.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.
- A.
Me
- B.
Your guidance counselor
- C.
The scholarship administrator
- D.
I do not need to include a cover letter
- 12.You should not include your accomplishments in your cover letter or on your application.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.You do not have to keep copies of your cover letters, essays or finished applications for reference. You probably will not need them again.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.
- A.
Spelling errors
- B.
Dirty applications
- C.
Submitting appropriate supporting documentation
- D.
Not meeting the requirements
- 15.
- A.
Focus on leadership and contributions.
- B.
Make your application stand out.
- C.
Include a resume only if they ask for it.
- D.
Practice to make sure everything fits.
- E.
Understand the scholarship’s mission
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