A degree earned after 4 years at a college or university
What is a Bachelors degree.
100
15 high school courses needed to be eligible to attend a university within the Cal state system or UC system.
What is A-G courses
100
A place on campus you can find college counselors and resources that can help guide your college and career research
What is College Center
100
Made up of 46 CA colleges that include Cal State: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Fullerton, and eligible only by completing A-G requirements.
What is the Cal State System
100
A four year institution that offers a 4 year degree.
BA or BS
What is College
200
A degree earned after 2 years of study, usually at a community college.
What is an AA degree
200
An exam that student must pass in order to receive their high school diploma
What is the CAHSEE
200
A qualified expert who can give you advice and guidance about college.
What is a college counselor
200
University that receives no government funding, has high tuition prices.
What is Private University
200
A measure on a scale from 0 - 4 of achievement often looked at by colleges when deciding wether or not to admit a student.
What is a Grade Point Average.
300
A degree earned by attending a graduate school. One must possess a bachelors degree.
What is a Masters degree
300
opportunities outside of the classroom, such as sports, drama, music, yearbook, leadership, that colleges are interested in seeing besides coursework.
What is extracurricular activities.
300
A representative from a certain collge, usually present at college fairs.
What is a college rep.
300
University that receives government funding and offers lower tuition rates
What is Public University.
300
A chosen field of study that a student is interested in.
What is a Major
400
A degree earned after attending graduate school, usually after a masters degree.
What is a Ph.D.
400
A college entrance exam that measures skills you need for college level work. It is required for most 4 year schools.
What is the SAT
400
An event where various colleges and universities come visit high schools and provide opportunities to ask questions and find out more about their programs.
What is a college fair
400
The 10 universities in the smaller CA system that include UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Riverside, etc. Elligible by completing A-G requirements
What is the UC system
400
The amount paid for enrollment. The amount depends on whether student is out of state and whether it is a private or public university.
What is tuition
500
A triple digit number usually at the end of a thermometer.
What is 100 degrees.
500
A collection of information that shows your progress and accomplishments during High school. All seniors are required to complete it to graduate
What is a senior portfolio.
500
College level courses offered in HS where you can earn college credits.
What is AP courses
500
Government aid provided for students attending community or universities. Eligible to students who need school financing.
What is Financial Aid
500
A learning institution that offers a variety of degrees to undergraduate and graduate students