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In order to become a full member of the NASC and be able to participate in interviews and college fairs, we ask that you first review our online training program and handbook. Once your training is complete, you must then submit the NASC Quiz & Questionnaire below. Thank you.

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NASC Training Quiz & Questionnaire
*Name
*E-mail
Address
City
State
(choose "International" if international)
Zip
*Daytime Phone (ex. 410-516-8171)
As an NASC volunteer, I would like to:
(please check all that apply)
 Particpate in Interviews/College Fairs
 Host events in my home/office
 Make phone calls to prospective/admitted students
1. A student tells you that she plans to apply to Hopkins and three other schools, all Early Decision. What should you do?
A. Ask the student for the names of the other three schools
B. Notify the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
C. Explain that you can only apply to one school Early Decision
D. Ask to speak with the student's high school guidance counselor
2. During the interview, a student tells you that he likes Hopkins a lot, but only wants to apply to Hopkins if he's reasonably sure he can get in. He asks you to evaluate his chances for acceptance. What should you do?
A. Review the student's grades and test scores so you can give a more accurate opinion
B. Provide information about the profile of recent classes and suggest that the student make his own judgment about his chances
C. Offer to pay the student's application fee
D. Describe the many factors that go into the admissions decision and encourage the student to apply
3. Interviewer A says that a year at Hopkins costs about $42,000. Interviewer B says that a year at Hopkins costs about the same as a year at most other private colleges and universities. Who is correct?
A. Interviewer A
B. Interviewer B
C. Both Interviewer A and Interviewer B
D. Neither Interviewer A nor Interviewer B
4. You meet a student athlete at a college fair. You should:
A. Tell the student what sports are offered at Johns Hopkins
B. Keep the talk to academics and student life
C. Refer the student to the appropriate coach in the Athletics Department
D. All of the above
5. Interviewer A says only freshmen are required to live in university housing. Interviewer B says all students except seniors are required to live in university housing. Who is correct?
A. Interviewer A
B. Interviewer B
C. Both Interviewer A and Interviewer B
D. Neither Interviewer A nor Interviewer B
6. Interviewer A says fraternities and sororities don't play much of a role in the JHU undergraduate experience. Interviewer B says that about 30% of students are active in fraternities and sororities. Who is correct?
A. Interviewer A
B. Interviewer B
C. Both Interviewer A and Interviewer B
D. Neither Interviewer A nor Interviewer B
7. Interviewer A says Hopkins students have more freedom because there is no core curriculum. Interviewer B says Hopkins students have more opportunities to participate in research than students at most institutions. Who is correct?
A. Interviewer A
B. Interviewer B
C. Both Interviewer A and Interviewer B
D. Neither Interviewer A nor Interviewer B
8. The purpose of admissions interviews is to:
A. Screen applicants for admission
B. Create a positive impression about Johns Hopkins
C. Learn more about the student
D. Both B and C
9. Once a student is matched with an NASC interviewer:
A. The student contacts the interviewer to schedule an appointment
B. The interviewer contacts the student to schedule an appointment
C. The NASC coordinator works with the student and the interviewer to schedule an appointment
D. The appointment is scheduled automatically based on the interviewer's availability
10. The best location for an NASC interview is:
A. The student's home
B. The interviewer's home or office
C. The student's high school
D. A public place convenient to both the student and the interviewer
11. Interviewer A always begins the interview by asking about the student's grades and test scores. Interviewer B encourages the student's parent(s) to participate in the interview. Who is correct?
A. Interviewer A
B. Interviewer B
C. Both Interviewer A and Interviewer B
D. Neither Interviewer A nor Interviewer B
12. Interviewer A says that "Pre-med" is the most popular undergraduate major. Interviewer B says Pre-med students can choose from many different undergraduate majors. Who is correct?
A. Interviewer A
B. Interviewer B
C. Both Interviewer A and Interviewer B
D. Neither Interviewer A nor Interviewer B
13. Students wishing to major in _____ must select it as their first choice on the application and must be accepted into that major program.
A. Biophysics
B. Biology
C. Pre-med
D. Biomedical Engineering
14. Interviewer A says that about 50% of Hopkins undergraduates receive financial aid. Interviewer B says that, on average, grants are 70% to 80% of a student's aid package. Who is correct?
A. Interviewer A
B. Interviewer B
C. Both Interviewer A and Interviewer B
D. Neither Interviewer A nor Interviewer B

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