Girls Inc/CAN!
What does CAN! stand for?
College Access Now!
What 3 school systems does the California Master Plan include
UC, CSU, CCC
Do colleges look at your application holistically or just at your grades?
Holistically!
What is the minimum GPA to attend a UC?
3.0
What does GINS stand for?
Girls Inc. National Scholarship
What is the first activity that we do in program?
Check in activity
Does the Master Plan gives priority to which group of students? In state or out of state?
In state
What does UC, CSU, and CCC stand for?
University of California, California State University, California Community College
Do you add pluses and minuses when you calculate your GPA?
No!
What is the oldest UC?
UC Berkeley
How long do you have be in Girls Inc to apply for the GINS?
2 years
Which private univerisites are bound by the Master Plan?
None! Only public schools
Do all colleges need an SAT/ACT score?
No!
How many points does each letter grade count for?
A is 4 points; B is 3 points; C is 2 points; D is 1 point; F is 0 points
What is the newest UC?
UC Merced
Name 2 other high school programs at Girls Inc
Eureka, HEART, ACT, HER, CAN Seniors
How many UCs are there?
10
What does the acronym FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
How do you calculate your UC/CSU GPA?
total grade points/total # of classes
What is the minimum GPA to apply for a CSU?
2.5 GPA
How many absences are you allowed to have per semester before your stipend will be reduced?
2
How many CSUs are there?
23
What are the 5 options after high school that we reviewed last week?
UC, CSU, Private University, 2 year community college, vocational/trade programs
What are the A-G requirements?
History, English, Mathematics, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts, College Prep Elective
When does the Common App open?
August 1st