CC's
How many California Community Colleges are there?
There are 116 CC in California
What GPA should you have to apply to CSU's?
at least a 2.5 GPA
What UC Campus mascot is an anteater?
UC Irviiiineeee
False, you don't get any grades (we aren't a school lol)
true or false, You can fill out FAFSA at any point in high school?
false, you should fill out FAFSA during your senior year of high school
True or False, there is a program/grant that pays for your first 2 years at a Community College?
TRUE, the California Promise Program
true or false, you can't live on campus if you go to a CSU
false, you can live on campus! (if you decide to)
What is the newest edition campus to the UC system?
UC Merced is the newest campus, opening up in 2005
True or false, you automatically receive a scholarship your senior year for being a member of APCH?
False, you need to apply to the APCH Shaheen Scholarship and be an active member before applying.
What does HSI stand for?
Hispanic Serving Institution
What GPA do you need in order to apply for a community college?
There is not specific GPA you need
true or false, you need to answer 4 personal insight questions when applying to cal states??
False! that's for the UC application
Name all 9 UC Campuses
UCLA - UC Riverside - UC Irvine - UC San Diego - UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced, UC Davis, UC Berkeley
Who is the Higher Ed Team at APCH??
J cubed
Ms. Jenny, Ms. Jennifer, Mr. Jesus
How many credits//units should you be taking in college to be considered a full-time student?
At least 12 units every semester//quarter.
- Changes may be coming where you need to take 15 units**
True ir false, you have to transfer to a 4 year college if you got to community college?
no, you don't have to transfer. You can receive your AA, credential, certification and start working once you complete it. You can transfer if you'd like, but don't have to.
What does EOP stand for?
Educational Opportunity Program
What campus is located in the state capital of California?
UC Davis
true or false, volunteer experience doesn't matter when you apply to college/a job??
false, volunteer experience goes a long way when applying to jobs/colleges
You can only minor is a subject if it's relevant to your major?
False! your majors/minors don't need to be related at all
true or false, you can take classes at a CC while being enrolled into another college?
true! You can take a class at a CC if you're in another college.
ex. Make up credits/units
How many CSU campuses are there?
22! There used to be 23 but CSU Maritime merged into San Luis Obispo
false, tuition for any UC campus is $15,384
how much time should you give someone when asking for a letter of recommendation?
At least 3 weeks! The more the better
- make sure you turn in a brag sheet to the person writing your letter
What do FAFSA and CADAA stand for?
Free Application Federal Student Aid
California Dream Act Application