Knowledge Check: College Application Forms & Materials

Around how many colleges accept the Common App? 100 2,000 325 900

When building your college list, you should organize your schools into three categories. What are they? (Select all that apply) Reach Solid Safety Backup Match

Early decision is non-binding, meaning if you get accepted to a school, you can either accept or decline to attend. True False

You should ask for a letter of recommendation how far in advance? 1 week 1 day 1 year 1 month

Both the SAT and ACT give students six free score reports when registering. True False

The Common Black College Application can't be used to apply to HBCUs in the U.S. True False

When completing your college applications, it’s important to include as much relevant information about your interests and experiences as possible to help schools get to know you beyond your academics. True False

What are the four most common types of college application deadlines? (Select all that apply) Rolling admission Late admission Fixed priority deadline Early action Early decision Regular decision