What is the two year degree you can earn at a community college?
An associate's degree
100
Name one CSU.
CSU East Bay, SFSU, SJSU, CSU Fullerton, Long Beach State, SLO, etc.
The name of any of the 23 campuses is correct.
100
What is the minimum GPA required to be eligible for admission?
A 3.0
100
About how many private and independent colleges and universities are there in California?
75
100
What is the standardized test required by most universities for college admissions?
The SAT or ACT
200
You can transfer from community college to this type of college to earn a bachelor's degree...
A four year university
200
What is the minimum GPA required to be eligible for admission?
A 2.0
200
What coursework must you complete to be eligible for admission?
The A-G requirements
200
These colleges were initially founded to primarily educate Black students...
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's)
200
What do some college applications require these in order to get a full picture of a student's background, experiences, skills, and talents?
A personal statement/essay or letters of recommendation.
300
What is the total number of community colleges in California?
113
300
What is the total number of CSU campuses?
23
300
There are 10 UC campuses. How many of these campuses can you apply to in high school or as a transfer student?
9
300
What are the requirements to attend a private or independent college?
It varies by college. You must check each website to know the admissions criteria.
300
What is the type of class that was created by College Board so that college-level courses could be taken in high schools? If you pass the exam at the end of the year, you receive college credit.
Advanced Placement (AP)
400
What are the requirements you need to meet in order to enroll in a community college?
A high school diploma and/or be 18 years old
400
Which SAT or ACT test is acceptable by the CSU's for admission?
The SAT/ACT without writing or essay is acceptable by CSU's.
400
What grade must you receive in all A-G classes to be eligible for admission?
C or better
400
What is the name of one a private/independent college in Oakland?
Holy Names University, Mills College, Samuel Merritt College, or California College of the Arts
400
What is a student who enrolls at a university after attending another college called?
A transfer student
500
Taking community college classes while still being a K-12 student is also known as...
Concurrent enrollment or dual enrollment
500
What does EOP stand for?
Educational Opportunity Program
500
What is the focus of education at UC's?
Research
500
Private/independent colleges can be very expensive, but these can help you lower the cost...
Financial aid and/or scholarships
500
What is the term used to describe when the number of fully qualified applicants exceeds the number of available spaces?