College Scholarships

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

    • True
    • False
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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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  • 2. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 3. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 4. 

    Who should you address the scholarship cover letter to?

    • Me

    • Your guidance counselor

    • The scholarship administrator

    • I do not need to include a cover letter

    Correct Answer
    A. The scholarship administrator
  • 5. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 6. 

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

    • True.

    • False.

    Correct Answer
    A. True.
  • 7. 

    About 7% of students receive a private college scholarship.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 8. 

    Which is NOT a mistake made on scholarship applications.

    • Spelling errors

    • Dirty applications

    • Submitting appropriate supporting documentation

    • Not meeting the requirements

    Correct Answer
    A. Submitting appropriate supporting documentation
  • 9. 

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

    • True.

    • False.

    Correct Answer
    A. False.
  • 10. 

    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.

    • True.

    • False.

    Correct Answer
    A. False.
  • 11. 

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

    • SAT or ACT test scores.

    • Grade Point Average.

    • Recommendations and college essay

    Correct Answer
    A. Grade Point Average.
  • 12. 

    Which statement about SAT and ACT tests is incorrect?

    • There are more than 820 SAT-optional colleges and universities.

    • At many schools, a student can receive a college scholarship without submitting standardized test scores.

    • All SAT and ACT scores, even mediocre ones, must be reported to colleges.

    • You can take the SAT or ACT as many times as you’d like.

    Correct Answer
    A. All SAT and ACT scores, even mediocre ones, must be reported to colleges.
  • 13. 

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

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
  • 14. 

    Which of the following is not an application do?

    • Focus on leadership and contributions.

    • Make your application stand out.

    • Include a resume only if they ask for it.

    • Practice to make sure everything fits.

    • Understand the scholarship’s mission

    Correct Answer
    A. Include a resume only if they ask for it.
  • 15. 

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

    • True.

    • False.

    Correct Answer
    A. False.

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