GEAR UP administered this test to all our students in 8th grade.
ReadiStep
100
Finish the sentence: More school equals more ___________.
pay/money
100
President Barack Obama attended this local, private college before transferring to Columbia University in New York.
Occidental College
100
Who helps Santa Claus make gifts?
Elves
100
On a traffic light, is the green light at the top or bottom?
Bottom
200
This GEAR UP staff member went to college in New York.
Ms. Holland
200
What degree should you have before you can get a Master's Degree?
Bachelor's Degree
200
Which superhero gradated from Metropolis University with a degree in Journalism?
Superman (Clark Kent)
200
We all know that Rudolph has a red nose, but does he have antlers?
YES, Rudolph has antlers.
200
In which hand is the Statue of Liberty's torch?
Right
300
Growing up, which of these did Ms. Osuna want to be?
a. doctor
b. actress
c. singer
d. ballerina
d. ballerina
300
How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?
At least 8
300
There are 4 California systems of higher education. Three of these systems are UC's (University of California), CSU (California State University), and Private Colleges. What is the 4th system?
Community College
300
Which company made the concept of Santa Claus popular in America?
a. Pepsi
b. Macy's
c. Coca-Cola
d. Hallmark
c. Coca-Cola
300
Sleepy, Happy, Sneezy, Grumpy, Dopey, Doc. Which of the seven dwarfs is missing?
Bashful
400
What is the name of our newest GEAR UP Counselor?
Ms. Chen
400
A degree you can earn at a Community College.
Associate's Degree
400
Mark Zuckerberg started the social network, Facebook, while attending this college.
Harvard
400
Which of these is NOT one of Santa's reindeer?
a. Dancer
b. Dobson
c. Vixen
d. Comet
b. Dobson
400
The iPod has changed the way we listen to music, in what year did it make its first appearance?
a) 2000
b) 2001
c) 2002
d) 2003
b) 2001
500
What does GEAR UP stand for?
Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
500
What degree does a psychiatrist have?
Doctorate Degree
500
What is the name of the practice test for the SAT's?
ACT
500
What is Santa Claus's birthday?
a. December 5
b. January 1
c. December 25
d. July 11