Mr. Partida Trivia
What university did Mr. Partida attend?
UCSD
How many undergraduate campuses are in the UC system?
9
How many undergraduate campuses are in the CSU system?
23
True or False: All private universities have the same admission requirements.
False
What is the name of the free application for federal financial aid?
(FAFSA)
What is the name of Mr. Partida’s dog?
Bruno
What is the minimum GPA required to apply to a UC?
3.0
What is the minimum GPA required to apply to a CSU?
2.5
What is the name of the application platform used by most private universities?
Common Application
What do students need from their parents to complete the FAFSA?
(Their tax information)
What subject did Mr. Partida earn his degrees in?
Biology
Are SAT/ACT scores required for UC admissions?
No, they are not considered.
What is the minimum letter grade needed in an A-G course for it to count for UC/CSU admission?
C or higher
What is one additional requirement that private universities often have that UC and CSU schools do not?
Letters of recommendation
What is the deadline to submit the FAFSA or CA Dream Act?
March (2nd)
Where is Mr. Partida from?
Riverside/ The IE
What is the application submission period for UC schools?
Oct 1 - Nov 30
What is the name of the optional program that provides support for first-generation and low-income students?
EOP - Educational Opportunity Program
What is an Ivy League school?
A prestigious private university, such as Harvard or Yale.)
What type of aid does not need to be paid back?
Grants, Scholarships, Work Study
How old is Mr. Partida/What is his birth month?
24 July
How many personal insight questions must you answer on the UC application?
4 out of 8
What is the CSU application submission period?
Oct 1 - Nov 30
What is the name of the degree that you can achieve at community college?
Associate Degree
What is the CA Dream Act used for?
Financial aid for undocumented students in California.