Show:
College Part 1
College Part 2
High School
High School True/False
Bonus Questions
100

What does CUNY stand for? What does SUNY stand for?

100 bonus points if you can name five CUNY schools and 5 SUNY Schools 

City University of New York 

State University of New York

100

Which CUNY school is known as the "Harvard of CUNY"?

City College (CCNY) 

City College has historically been called the "Harvard of CUNY" due to its academic reputation and notable alumni.

100

How many Credits do you need to graduate High School?

44

100

YOU NEED CREDITS IN ART/DANCE/MUSIC/THEATER TO GRADUATE:

Answer why if true or false  

True 


100

What is a vocational or trade school?

200 extra points name at least three careers you can pursue at a trade or vocational school. 

Vocational/trade schools provide specialized training for specific careers like healthcare, technology, skilled trades, etc.

Electrician, a HVAC Technician, or a Dental Assistant.

200

Which type of school typically has the LOWEST tuition for New York residents?

CUNY and SUNY schools offer significantly reduced tuition rates for New York State residents.

200

What is the main difference between CUNY and SUNY funding?

 Both are publicly funded, but CUNY specifically serves New York City while SUNY serves the entire state.

200

What is a high school transcript?

100 points added What does GPA stand for? 

A transcript is an official document showing all courses taken, grades earned, GPA, and credits throughout high school.

GPA stands for Grade Point Average and represents your overall academic performance on a numerical scale.

200

YOU CAN GRADUATE WITHOUT CREDITS IN HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION:

Answer why if true or false  

FALSE

200

Scholarships are only available for students with perfect grades. 


Answer why if true or false 

false 


Scholarships exist for various criteria including community service, talents, backgrounds, and specific interests.

300

How many colleges are in the CUNY system?

25

CUNY consists of 25 colleges including senior colleges, community colleges, and graduate schools.

300

Which is typically true about admission requirements when applying to college?

Admission requirements vary significantly by individual institution, regardless of whether it's public or private.

300

What documents do you typically need when applying to college?

Most applications require transcripts, standardized test scores (if applicable), essays, and recommendation letters.

300

YOU DON'T NEED CREDITS IN A WORLD LANGUAGE TO GRADUATE: 

Answer Why if true or false 

False 

300

You only need to file the FAFSA once during high school


Answer why if true or false

FALSE 


You must file the FAFSA every year you need financial aid, starting senior year and throughout college.

400

When should you start applying to colleges?

College applications typically open in August/September and are due between November and January of senior year.

400

Which is a benefit of attending a CUNY community college first?

CUNY community colleges offer lower tuition and have articulation agreements for easier transfer within the CUNY system.

400

WHAT ARE THE 3 TYPES OF DIPLOMAS THAT NEW YORK STATE OFFERS?

LOCAL DIPLOMA, ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA, REGENTS DIPLOMA

Regents Diploma

  • Coursework: Requires 22 units of credit and completion of all required courses. 
  • Exams: Students must pass 5 Regents exams, including English Language Arts, three in Math, one in Living Environment (life science), one in a physical science (Earth Science, Chemistry, or Physics), and one in Social Studies.
  • Passing Score: A minimum score of 65% is required on all Regents exams.

  • Advanced Regents Diploma
  • Coursework: Includes all the requirements for a standard Regents Diploma, plus:
    • A 3-unit sequence in a language other than English (LOTE) and passing the Comprehensive LOTE Regents exam. 
    • OR a 5-unit sequence in art, music, or career technical education (CTE). 
Exams: In addition to the 5 Regents exams for a standard Regents Diploma, students must also pass:
  • Two additional Math Regents exams. 

  • One additional Science Regents exam. 
Benefits: This designation shows a higher level of achievement and can be beneficial for college admissions, potentially waiving some introductory courses. 


400

GEAR UP program can be added to your high school resume when applying for college and can provide extra credit courses.

Answer why if true or false 

True 

400

Extracurricular activities have no impact on college admissions


Answer why if true or false

FALSE 


Meaningful involvement in activities shows leadership, commitment, and interests beyond academics.

500

What is the FAFSA? 

100 extra points what is TAP?

FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, required to receive federal financial aid for college. 

Tuition Assistance Program


$1,000 to $5,665

Award amount determined by:

  • Combined income, including family-earned income and pensions
  • Number of family members enrolled in college
  • Financial status (dependent or independent)
  • Cost of tuition
  • When you started receiving TAP or other NYS awards
500

What is the Common Application?

The Common App allows students to apply to 900+ colleges using one standardized application.

500

YOU MUST ACHIEVE A SCORE OF 65 OR HIGHER ON THESE FOUR EXAMS TO EARN A REGENTS DIPLOMA....

ADDITIONAL REGENTS EXAM, MATH EXAM, SOCIAL STUDIES EXAM, SCIENCE EXAM, ELA

500
Students need to submit their standardized testing scores on their college applications.


Answer why if true or false

False

500

You don't need to learn how to do laundry until you move out


Answer why if true or false

FALSE 


Learning household skills now makes the transition to independence easier.