What subject are you required to take all four years of high school?
English
100
What are the two college admissions test options?
SAT and ACT
100
What is the name of the document that describes your experience/skills for a job application?
A resume
100
What is the term that refers to living on campus?
Dorm(-ing)
100
True or False: Undocumented students cannot attend college/university.
False! Admission cannot be denied based on an individual's immigration status because of the DREAM Act.
200
What are the two types of sciences required?
Biological science and physical science
200
How can you pay for college?
The Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) provides grants, loans, and work-study. Scholarships are also available. Grants & scholarships are money you don't have to pay back!
200
True or False: You are three times as likely to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus a high school diploma.
False! You are twice as likely; Unemployment is about half for people with degrees.
200
What is the term for social organizations that use Greek letters for their names?
Fraternities &/or Sororities
200
True or False: You must know what you want to study before entering college.
FALSE!!!
25-50% of students entering college are unsure of their major; 75% of college students will change their major at lease once; nearly 50% of graduates change their career plans after college.
300
What are the three types of history classes required?
Modern World History, U.S. History, Economics/Government
300
What are the 4 systems of higher education in California?
Community College, CSUs, UCs, Private/Independent Schools
300
What degree do you earn after 4 years at a university?
Bachelors (BA/BS)
300
What is the term for taking college courses in another country?
Study Abroad
300
True or False: More male students than female students enroll in college each year.
False! 775,000 male students enroll in college each year; 1,575,000 female students enroll each year.
400
How many and which classes meet the math requirement?
Give an example of a campus for each system of higher education in California (4 total).
Community - Rio Hondo, Mt. SAC, ELAC (112 total)
CSU - LA, Fullerton, Humboldt (23 total)
UC - LA, Santa Cruz, Merced (10 total)
Private - University of La Verne, Whittier College (70+)
500
Name 3 out of the top 10 college majors (according to the Princeton Review).
Computer Science, Communications, Government/Political Science, Business, Economics, English Language & Literature, Psychology, Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Biology
500
True or False: The average college student attends 62 parties a year.
True! But unfortunately, partying contributes to poor grades, poor health, and poor class attendance and participation. There’s nothing wrong with having fun in college; but in order to protect your investment and graduate, do all things in moderation.
500
Name five colleges/universities and their mascots.