How Do I Graduate?
Test Quest
College Facts
Show Me the Money
Random Facts
100
What is the passing grade at CHS?
70.
100
What is the New Jersey test you must pass in order to graduate from high school?
HSPA/PARCC
100
Name 3 types of colleges.
4 year, 2 year, trade school
100
Name 2 ways to get money for college.
Financial Aid (FAFSA.ed.gov) Scholarships
100
What is the name of the association for collegiate level athletics?
NCAA (National College Athletic Association)
200
How many credits do you need to graduate?
130 credits
200
What are 2 standardized tests used for most 4 year college admission?
SAT and ACT
200
What degree do you earn at each level of schools? 4-year, 2-year, trade school?
4-year: Bachelor's degree 2-year: Associate's degree Trade school: Certificate
200
When should you apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA)?
Beginning January 1 of your senior year.
200
What is the benefit of going on college visits?
Getting a feel of the college campus and asking specific questions about the college and their programs.
300
Name 3 ways to make up credits you have failed or lost?
Night school, summer school, online.
300
What is the highest score you can earn on the SAT?
2400
300
What is the name of the document sent by your counselor that shows colleges a history of your high school grades?
Transcript
300
Name 2 places where you can search for scholarships.
Clifton guidance web page. fastweb.com. (Also check college websites)
300
Name 2 differences in applying to a 4-year vs. a 2-year or trade school.
Sending SAT/ACT scores Letters of recommendations Deadlines for applications Academic requirements
400
How many of each is the MAX allowed before losing credit for a class: Unexcused absences/cuts? Tardies? Daily absences from school?
Unexcused absences/cuts: 2 Tardies: 9 Daily absences: 16
400
What is the highest score you can earn on the ACT?
36
400
Name 5 possible elements of the application package that colleges will look at to determine your acceptance.
Application Essay SAT/ACT scores Letters of recomendation (teacher/counselor) Transcript
400
Who is eligible for scholarships?
Everyone! Just following directions and apply!
400
What does "STEM" stand for, and why is this a hot topic in postsecondary education?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. These are continuously growing fields in society today and high demand for these professionals.
500
How many years of the following do you need to graduate: English PE/Health Social Studies Science Math 21st Century/Tech Visual Performing Art World Language
English- 4 PE?Health- 4 Social Studies- 3 Science-3 Math-3 Career/Tech- 1 Visual perf.- 1 World Language- 1 **Plus Personal Finance**
500
What is the name of the test used for 2 year colleges to determine your placement for classes?
Accuplacer
500
Name 5 4-year colleges in New Jersey. Name 5 2-year or trade schools in New Jersey.
Rutgers, MSU, WPU, Rowna, Rider, Caldwell, Rider, Ramapo, Kean, etc. Eastwick, PCCC, BCC, Berkeley, Capri, Lincoln Tech, etc.
500
What is the program some colleges offer to students in need of money in which they can apply?
EOF (Equal Opportunity Fund)
500
What are 3 types of 4-year colleges?
Public Private- more $$ but can offer larger endowments For-Profit
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