College Related
What is the GPA requirement for a UC?
A minimum of a 3.0
How many State "CSU" schools are there in California?
There are a total of 23.
What is the GPA requirement for a State school?
A minimum of 2.5
Name MCUBs 5 services they offer?
Academic & College Advising
After School Program
Saturday College Program
College Tours & Visits
Summer Residential Program
What is the name of the leaning tower in Italy?
Leaning Tower of Pisa
How many scholarships are you eligible to receive?
As many scholarships as you apply for, there is no limit.
How many UC’s are there in California?
There are a total of 9
Does scholarship money need to be paid back?
No, scholarships are usually funded through grants, programs, states, colleges, and the federal government.
How many years has Mills College Upward Bound served students for?
45 years
What’s the name of the fairy in Disney’s Peter Pan?
Tinker Bell
How many years are you eligible to receive FAFSA aid?
6 years after that student is no longer eligible for FAFSA/student aid
What is the difference between a semester and quarter system?
-A semester system has a total of 15 weeks, in which students attend classes for 2 semesters.
-A quarter system has a total of 10 weeks, which means that students will attend classes for 4 quarters.
(Usually, this also means that the start dates and end dates of classes may differ from semester to quarter. )
What are grants and what are they used for?
A grant is a government-funded idea, project, program, etc. Grants can be used for about anything, it just depends on the type of grant.
What is Upward Bound’s ultimate goal?
To increase the number of students that pursue and complete higher-level education.
What’s the name of the person who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
No matter what college/university you attend, what is the plan for the first two years of your higher education career?
The ultimate plan for the first 2 years of college is to complete the general education requirements. The last 2 years of college are focused on your major.
What is the difference between a UC and a State school?
The difference between a UC and CSU is that they offer different classes and degree programs. Usually, UC is more research-based and CSU is non-research-based.
How should you manage scholarship money?
-The sole purpose of the scholarship is to fund education, therefore, it should be used directly towards tuition, books, debt, etc.
-Many scholarships do not directly send scholarship money, instead, they send it directly to the college’s financial aid office.
-There are cases where your account is paid off and refunded into your account. Which in that case, you can save or use towards something beneficial.
Who funds Upward Bound?
The United States Department of Education.
What is the opposite of deja vu?
Jamais vu
What is the time commitment for a bachelors, masters, and doctorate degree?
-A bachelor's degree is 4 years.
-A masters degree is typically 1-2 years, depending on the program.
-A doctoral degree is 4 years, it also depends on the degree.
Most freshman students are required to live on campus! True or False?
True
Most freshmen are required to live on campus (space permitting) or if you live within a 50mile radius you can live at home with your parents or guardian.
What is the difference between a subsidized and an unsubsidized loan?
Subsidized loans don’t have an interest rate. Although, interest begins accruing once the student has graduated. Unsubsidized loans start accruing interest as soon as the loan is taken out. Your best option is to always choose subsidized loans instead of unsubsidized ones.
How many schools does Upward Bound serve? List them down below.
Mills College Upward Bound serves a total of 12 schools.
Those are Castlemont High School, CCPA, De Anza High School, Fremont High School, Kennedy High School, LPS, Life Academy, McClymonds High School, Oakland High School, Oakland Technical High School, Richmond High School, and Skyline High School.
Where is the world’s deepest lake?
Lake Baikal, in Siberia