Transcripts
GPA/Credits
College Admissions
Popular Careers
100
What is a transcript?
An academic record or summary of a student
100
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
100
Name 3 of the colleges we discussed today.
Metropolitan Community Colleges, Missouri Western State University, Northwest Missouri State University, University of Central Missouri, Missouri State, University of Missouri-Kansas City, and University of Missouri.
100
What are two popular careers we discussed?
Veterinarian, Doctor or Pediatrician, Lawyer, and Professional Athlete
200
Name two places where someone might look at your transcript.
College, trade school, potential employer, NCAA Clearinghouse, Scholarship Committee
200
What does GPA measure?
Your total performance in high school
200
Which of the colleges has open admissions?
Metropolitan Community College
200
About how many years of school (post college) is required of veterinarians, lawyers, and doctors?
3-6
300
Explain class rank
How you compare to your classmates in regard to GPA- a list of the highest to lowest GPAs
300
What is cumulative GPA?
Average of all student's grades for all semesters completed
300
To be admitted to Northwest Missouri State University or University of Central Missouri what does your combined percentile index need to be?
100 or above
300
What percentage of high school athletes go on to play professionally?
.02% to .45%
400
Why is it important to make good grades/pass classes?
To meet YOUR post-high school goals! Get into college, get a job, etc.
400
How many credits is a semester class worth?
0.5
400
What college entrance requirements may be required above RSHS graduation requirements?
4 years of math and two years of foreign language
400
What is the minimum GPA needed to be admitted to medical school?
3.5
500
What testing information is listed on your transcript?
ACT and US, MO Constitution tests
500
What is the highest GPA you can earn at Raytown South?
4.0
500
What is a sliding scale?
As your Class Rank increases your ACT score can be lower, if Class Rank decreases your ACT score must be higher.
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