College Knowledge
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What does WICOR stand for?
Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading
What does SMART stand for in goal setting ?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant , Time bound
What’s the difference between a job and a career?
A job is short term a career is long-term
Which college has the mascot “Trojans”?
University of Southern California
What is the name for money you don’t have to pay back for college?
Scholarships
What’s the purpose of a tutorial?
To get academic help and practice collaboration
What’s one example of a short term goal ?
Finish all homework this week
What’s one way to explore careers?
Internships or research
Which AVID strategy helps with management?
planner
What type of degree do you earn after 2 years of college ?
Associates degree
What should every binder have?
Dividers, Cornell Notes, and organization tools
What’s one example of an a long term goal?
Get accepted to a 4 year college
Who helps students explore career options at school?
Counselors or career advisor
Who is the founder of AVID?
Mary Catherine Swanson?
What test do some colleges use for admissions?
SAT or ACT
What type of note-taking does AVID teach?
Cornell Notes
What’s one was to stay motivated?
Tracking progress, setting rewards, positive mindset
What skill is important for most careers?
Communication
What’s one popular UC school in California?
UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis
What’s the difference between public and private colleges?
Public = state funded
Private= funded by tuition
What’s one benefit of maintaining your binder weekly?
It helps stay organized
What’s a growth mindset?
Believing you can improve through effort and learning
What’s one benefit of a career you enjoy?
Great satisfaction and motivation
What does AVID stand for?
Advancement Via Individual Determination