Are You College Admission Ready?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How clear are you about which colleges are the right fit for you?

  • A.
    I haven’t started exploring options yet.
  • B.
    I’ve researched some colleges but don’t have a clear list
  • C.
    I have a well-researched, balanced college list that matches my goals
• 2.
  When choosing a college, which factor best supports a strong personal fit?

  • A.
    The school’s values align with your goals and interests
  • B.
    It’s a school your friend is attending
  • C.
    It has nice dorms and a good meal plan
  • D.
    It’s the only school you’ve heard of
• 3.
  How organized is your overall application timeline?

  • A.
    I haven’t mapped out key deadlines yet.
  • B.
    I know some important dates but don’t have a full plan.
  • C.
    I have a calendar with deadlines for tests, applications, and essays
• 4.
  What is the most important reason to track your college application progress?

  • A.
    So you can make adjustments and stay on top of deadlines
  • B.
    So your parent or advisor can manage your process for you
  • C.
    To remember which colleges have the best parties
  • D.
    You don’t need to track anything until your senior year
• 5.
  Which of the following best reflects a complete college strategy?

  • A.
    A list of colleges, a calendar with deadlines, and a personal statement draft
  • B.
    A college list and a few notes in your phone
  • C.
    Just knowing your top choice school
  • D.
    Hoping you’ll figure it out senior year
• 6.
  How prepared are you to write strong personal essays?

  • A.
    I haven’t started thinking about essays yet.
  • B.
    I have some ideas but no drafts.
  • C.
    I’ve drafted essays and gotten feedback from mentors/teachers
• 7.
  How strong is your extracurricular and leadership profile?

  • A.
    I don’t have many activities outside of school.
  • B.
    I’m involved in some activities but not in leadership roles.
  • C.
    I have consistent activities, leadership roles, or community impact.
• 8.
  What’s your strategy for standardized testing (SAT/ACT)?

  • A.
    I haven’t made a plan yet.
  • B.
    I’ve taken practice tests, identified weak areas, and scheduled test dates.
  • C.
    I plan to take the test but haven’t practiced much.
• 9.
  How do your grades reflect your academic strategy?

  • A.
    I take some challenging classes but don’t always plan ahead.
  • B.
    I choose classes strategically to balance rigor and performance. (like AP or IB courses)
  • C.
    I haven’t thought about balancing rigor and GPA.
• 10.
  How confident are you in your financial plan for college?

  • A.
    I’ve looked into a few scholarships or FAFSA but haven’t applied yet.
  • B.
    I don’t know much about scholarships, grants, or aid.
  • C.
    I have a plan that includes scholarships, FAFSA, and other aid.
• 11.
  How much support do you have in the college admissions process (mentors, advisors, parents, programs)?

  • A.
    I have strong support and access to trusted guidance.
  • B.
    I’m figuring it out mostly on my own.
  • C.
    I have some help but not consistent guidance.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  ❌ Not Ready

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• 2.
  ➡️ Needs Work

  You’ve started moving in the right direction, but there are still gaps in your plan. Maybe you’ve got ideas for essays but no drafts, or you’ve looked into scholarships but don’t have a financial strategy. With a little more structure and support, you can move from good intentions to strong execution. Click the button below for a free trial of Access Online: a low cost, comprehensive college admissions strategy coaching platform for on-demand courses, tools, and step-by-step guidance to help you close the gaps and boost your readiness.
• 3.
  ✅ Ready

  You’ve built a strong college strategy! You’ve prepared academically, mapped deadlines, and started building a financial and application plan. Keep refining your essays, exploring scholarships, and staying consistent. Access Online has advanced tools and resources to help you stay ahead and maximize your opportunities.Click the button below for a free trial of Access Online: a low cost, comprehensive college admissions strategy coaching platform which has advanced tools and on-demand resources to help you stay ahead and maximize your opportunities.