HS Graduation Requirements
College
College and Career
Medley
100

The number of credits I need to graduate from high school.

44

100

90% of students admitted to this Ivy League University located at 116th Street in Harlem were in the top 10% of their graduating class. The school only took 6.89% of the students who applied. Name this school.

Columbia.

100

What kind of degree do you get from each of the following?:

1. Community College/Two Year Programs

2. Four Year College

3. Graduate School

1. Associate’s Degree;

2. Bachelor’s Degree;

3. Master’s Degree (or PhD).

100

This college super event usually happens in October and celebrates school pride with alumni and current students

Homecoming

200

I can “elect” to take more, but I need 7 of these credits to graduate.

Electives

200

This public college with a campus in Harlem holds the following minimum requirements for applicants: SAT Critical Reading score of 480 or higher; NY State English Regents score of 75 or higher; SAT Math score of 500 or higher; NY State Regents Score of 75 or higher. Name this college

City College

200

According to USA Today, these are the most popular college majors

1. Business 

2. Health 

3. Social sciences 

4. Biological and environmental sciences

5. Engineering

200

Each class you take in college has a certain number of these that you use towards your degree.

Credits

300

What does “AP” stand for and how do I get credit for AP Classes?

Advanced Placement. A score of 4 or higher on the AP exam will earn you college credit and/or place you out of required introductory classes in college.

300

There are generally 5 segments to a college application. Name them.

Essay, Test Scores, Recommendations, HS transcript, Activities list/resume

300

At an average of $208,000 per year, these jobs are some of the highest paying. What are they?

Oral Surgeons 

Surgeons 

OB-GYN

Psychiatrists

Anesthesiologists

Orthodontists.

300

These colleges are cheaper to attend than others but only for residents.

State College

400

I need to pass 5 of these tests to graduate

Regents Exams

400

Tuition and Fees at four- year public colleges have increased by what % over the last 30 years.

250%

400

Who is the largest employer in NYC?

Public: The City of New York employs 250,000 people. 

Private: JPMorgan Chase & Co employs 249,257 people.

400

One Application where you can apply for all federal financial aid.

FAFSA

500

Name the five required exams for a Regents Diploma

1. ELA; 2. Any Math (Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II/Trigonometry) 3. US History & Government or Global History and Geography); 4. Any Science (Living Environment, Earth Science, Chemistry, or Physics); 5. Any additional Regents exam, or another option approved by the State.

500

Name as many colleges in the five boroughs as you can.

Team with the most correct answers will win the points.

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500

This US federal grant helps subsidize your college tuition only for undergrads.  The maximum amount of funding one can receive is $6,195 per year.

Pell Grant

500

This website helps you with everything from your college search to SAT prep.  Their symbol is an acorn

College Board.org

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