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Financial Aid
A-G Requirements
Standardized Tests
UC's/CSU'S/Private
Miscellaneous
100
True or False Financial Aid is "free" money that pays for college.
False. Not all Financial Aid is free. For example, loans are a type of financial aid that must be paid back after college.
100
Which subject is in the "B" category of the A-G requirements?
English fills the "B" category.
100
What are the 3 main categories of the SAT?
Critical Reading, Writing, & Math.
100
What are the 2 CSU colleges in the Bay Area?
SFSU & CSUEB.
100
True or False College graduates are four times more likely than high school dropouts to be unemployed.
False: High school dropouts are four times more likely than college graduates to be unemployed.
200
True or False; Small Scholarships that amount to $500 - $1000 are not worth applying for due the "small amount"
False! Apply to All! All scholarships will benefit you in the future!
200
True or False One year of French and One year of Spanish may count as your 2 years of a foreign language class.
False;Your foreign language class MUST be in within the same language.
200
How many sections are on the SAT?
10 (long long long) Sections. 1 Essay, 2 Writing, 3 Readings, 3 Math and 1 experimental section.
200
Name 5 UC Campuses?
UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC San Diego
200
True or False; Cornell Notes are used to teach us effective note-taking skills and understanding of the work we learn for future purposes?
True!
300
True or False You MUST apply to FASFA every school year.
True. Every school year in college you must reapply for FASFA Aid.
300
True or False Taking an AP Math or English class fills in 2 years instead of 1 for the required years needed to be taken.
False. Taking an AP class only fills in ONE required year. but, if you pass the AP test for the subject you will collect college credit.
300
What sections make up the ACT?
Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, & English.
300
True or False Liberal arts colleges often have great science and math programs.
TRUE; The term “liberal arts” is a shortened version of the full title liberal arts and sciences. Most liberal arts colleges have been emphasizing science for all students for a century or more.
300
True or False You don’t have to be one of the best students to receive financial aid from colleges.
TRUE If you are admitted and have financial need, colleges generally want to make it possible for you to attend. In fact, the greatest proportion of financial assistance at private colleges tends to go to students in the middle of the class.
400
What is the Name of the application that all students must apply for in order to get some type of money for school?
FASFA!
400
AVID counts in which category requirement in the A-G requirements?
College-preparatory elective (G) Category.
400
How long is the ACT and SAT testing Periods?
ACT is 2 hours & 55 mins. SAT is 3 hours & 45mins
400
True or False; CSU's, UC's, and Private Colleges look at all 4 years of grades?
False; only Private Colleges look at all 4 years of high school grades.
400
What day does the UC application open and close?
October 1st and November 30th
500
What are the Dates of when FASFA opening date and deadline?
January 1st and March 2nd.
500
True or False To be considered for admission, you must complete 15 yearlong high school courses with a grade of C or better
TRU!
500
What is the difference between SAT and ACT.
SAT is more about your test taking skills while ACT is more about the content you have learned over the years. There is Science in the ACT and not in the SAT. The SAT and ACT are scored differently
500
True or False; CSU's, UC's, and Private Colleges all require Letter of Recommendations. (BONUS 100 pts) Name who the Recommendations must be written by.
False only Privates Require A recommendation from 1 English/Foreign Language teacher, 1 Math/Science teacher, A guidance Counselor.
500
True or False; There are about 2,500 two- and four-year colleges and universities in the country.
FALSE; There are more than 4,000 two- and four-year colleges and universities in the country. With this many options, you’re bound to find a school that fits your needs and personality.