College Scholarships

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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.

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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
Correct Answer
A. True
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
Correct Answer
B. Grade Point Average.
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.
Correct Answer
A. True.
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.
Correct Answer
B. False.
5.

About 7% of students receive a private college scholarship.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
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.
Correct Answer
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.
Correct Answer
C. All SAT and ACT scores, even mediocre ones, must be reported to colleges.
8.

Grants, which don’t have to be repaid, represent the largest source of federal financial aid.
- A.
  
  True.
- B.
  
  False.
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
B. 2
10.

You should always include a copy of your resume when applying for a scholarship.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
11.

Who should you address the scholarship cover letter to?
- A.
  
  Me
- B.
  
  Your guidance counselor
- C.
  
  The scholarship administrator
- D.
  
  I do not need to include a cover letter
Correct Answer
C. The scholarship administrator
12.

You should not include your accomplishments in your cover letter or on your application.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
B. False
14.

Which is NOT a mistake made on scholarship applications.
- A.
  
  Spelling errors
- B.
  
  Dirty applications
- C.
  
  Submitting appropriate supporting documentation
- D.
  
  Not meeting the requirements
Correct Answer
C. Submitting appropriate supporting documentation
15.

Which of the following is not an application do?
- 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
Correct Answer
C. Include a resume only if they ask for it.

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College Scholarships

In recent years, the number of affluent students who receive merit scholarships from state and private universities has been increasing.

For most schools, the biggest factor for scholarships and admission decisions is:

If a student receives a scholarship or aid package from a college or university, he or she can negotiate for a larger award.

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.

About 7% of students receive a private college scholarship.

If you don’t take the ACT or SAT test, you won’t be eligible for academic scholarships from a college or university.

Which statement about SAT and ACT tests is incorrect?

Grants, which don’t have to be repaid, represent the largest source of federal financial aid.

On our scholarship assignment, how many different types of requirements are you expected to find?

You should always include a copy of your resume when applying for a scholarship.

Who should you address the scholarship cover letter to?

You should not include your accomplishments in your cover letter or on your application.

You do not have to keep copies of your cover letters, essays or finished applications for reference. You probably will not need them again.

Which is NOT a mistake made on scholarship applications.

Which of the following is not an application do?