Types of College Degrees
Typically, how long does it take to receive an Associate's Degree?
Two years of full-time study.
The highest score is often a 4.0.
GPA
You are confused on the current unit in 7th grade math. What do you do?
- Ask a teacher (attend tutoring/study groups).
- Ask a friend.
You can get financial aid if you are undocumented.
TRUE! Several laws/acts (i.e., AB 540) allow dreamers to afford college.
What are grants?
How long does it take to receive a Bachelor's degree?
4 years of full-time study.
You want to be in the top 10% of this!
Class rank.
Your friend asks if you want to join ASB (student council) with her. What should you do?
Try it out! Middle/high school is time for you to explore what you like... and don't like.
CSUs are better than UCs.
FALSE; :) it depends on what your goal is; each system has its pros/cons.
What are student loans?
Borrowed money (with low interest rates).
How long does it take to get a Master's Degree?
6-7 years of full-time study.
Things you do out of school (give three examples).
Extracurriculars!
Your dad asks you what your goals for your grades are in all your classes. What do you tell him?
A's and B's!
A first-generation college student is someone who is first in their family to get a Doctorate.
FALSE! A first-gen student is someone who goes to college for the first time in general.
What is work study?
Working at your college to earn money (e.g., cafeteria, library, etc.).
How long does it take to get a Doctorate degree?
10-12 years of full-time study.
You need to finish these classes to apply to a four-year university.
(A-G) Requirements
You have a goal in mind about college, but you want to share it with someone. Who can you share with?
- Your counsellor aka the person in charge of putting you in your classes (meet with them to turn your goal into a plan)!
- Your friends.
- Your family.
- Anyone!
You need to complete the "A-Z subject requirements" in high school.
False; they are the A-G requirements.
What are scholarships?
Free money based on different things (like academics, volunteering, special talents, etc.).
How long does it take to graduate from high school?
4 years of full-time study :)
Schools in California that are more research-oriented and prepare you for advanced degrees (bonus if you can name one).
UC's.
Your friend who is undocumented tells you that they think they can't go to college. What would you tell them?
Yes, you can! Several laws/acts help dreamers access college.
UC Davis is the farthest UC from where we are.
TRUE! It's all the way in... you guessed it... Davis!
Who can you get financial aid from (list at least three)?
- Federal government (i.e., Pell grants).
- State government (i.e., Cal Grant).
- Colleges & universities.
- Private agencies, companies, foundations, or your parents' employers!