What does "CCC" stand for?
California Community College
For an extra 100: Which 2 CCCs are the closest to CCPA?
How many UCs are there?
10, but you can only apply to 9 of them...
For extra 100 points: Which one can you not apply to and why?
How many CSU's are there?
23
Extra 100: Which 2 CSUs are closest to CCPA?
How long does it take to receive an Associates Degree?
It takes 2 years of community college to receive an Associates Degree
Private school tends to be more ____ than public schools money wise.
Expensive
What GPA is needed to apply to a CCC?
No minimum GPA required! Anyone with a high school diploma or equivalent can apply, regardless of their GPA.
What GPA is needed to apply to a UC?
At a minimum, students need a 3.0 GPA to apply to a UC.
You need a minimum of a 2.0 GPA to apply to a CSU.
What degree is higher (right above) an Associates Degree?
Bachelors Degree (or Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
Retention rate is the percentage of people who remain involved with a group over a period of time (the percent of students who return to their college after their first year of college)
How many CCC's exist?
What UC has the lowest admissions rate?
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA - 8.8%)
What CSU is the hardest to get into?
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO) (28% admissions rate)
Why is it important to graduate from high school?
To be able to get a better job or career, and you will need a high school diploma for college acceptance.
This UC has a garden with 3,500 different plant species
University of California, Riverside
In order to get your degree from a California Community College, what requirements must you complete?
GE or General Education Requirements (similar to A-G Requirements to graduate from HS)
What does PIQ stand for? How many PIQs do students need to complete to apply to a CSU?
PIQ: Personal Insight Questions. Students must complete 4 out of 8 PIQs when submitting their UC application.
What is EOP? Who does it support and how?
EOP: Educational Opportunity Program. EOP supports first-generation college students in attending and getting through college.
How many units do you need to transfer to a 4-year college?
60 units
This CSU is one of the only colleges to have a shark tank on campus for research purposes.
CSU Long Beach
What doesn't the California Promise Grant cover?
The California Promise Grant DOES NOT cover cost of books/supplies, cost of living, or any Health Fees.
This UC was founded in 1868, making it one of the oldest and first public universities in the United States.
UC Berkeley
This CSU introduced the first Ethnic studies department in the United States
San Francisco State University (SFSU)
What degree do you need to be a doctor/physician?
To become a doctor/physician, you need to earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, and complete a residency program
What are two sources of financial aid students can use to pay for college? (NAME)
State or federal loans, Private loans, Cal Grant, Federal Pell Grant, Scholarships, Work-Study