How many years of Social Sciences/History courses are needed to graduate from Mills?
3.5 years.
100
How many years of science courses are needed for admission to a UC/CSU school?
2 years (3 years recommended).
100
How do you calculate a GPA?
A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0, then divide by the total # of classes
100
A grade of D+ in a course meets the admission requirements for a UC/CSU campus.
False.
200
How many years of World Language are needed to graduate from Mills?
1 year.
200
How many years of Visual/Performing Arts are needed for admission to a UC/CSU school?
1 year.
200
What is the test that every high schooler must pass in order to earn a high school diploma?
The California High School Exit Exam (or CAHSEE)
200
UC’s & CSU’s will allow you to repeat a class in which you received a failing grade, and replace the F with a new grade.
True.
300
Fill in the blanks: In order to graduate from Mills, you need 1 year of _________ Science and 1 year of __________ Science.
1 year of Biological Science and 1 year of Physical Science (Physics or Chemistry).
300
How many years of World Language are needed for admission to a UC/CSU school?
2 years (3 recommended).
300
Name one of the standardized tests students must take in order to apply to a UC/CSU/Private College.
The SAT or ACT.
300
The minimum GPA required in order to get into a CSU is 2.5.
False (it's 2.0).
400
How many credits are required for graduation?
220 credits.
400
How many years of college prep Math are needed for admission to a UC/CSU school?
3 years (4 recommended)
400
What grade levels are most important for your college application GPA?
10th & 11th.
400
If you or your family can not afford tuition for private colleges, your best bet is to just apply to UC's/CSU's/Community College.
False. (Most private colleges provide financial aid and scholarships, some of which are so generous that the cost of attendance becomes less than UC/CSU tuition).