Going to College
A major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
What do you get after you complete all the required courses for your major?
A degree
A record of all your classes, grades, and your GPA/ranking
Transcript
GPA requirement for CSU admission?
2.5 or higher
A minor
What is the difference between a grant and a loan?
Grants do not have to be paid back, but loans do
What is it called when you're signing up for classes?
Registration
True or False: You can't change your major in college once you've started
False
GPA requirement for UC admissions?
3.0 or higher
How many credits do you need to complete in high school to graduate?
220 credits
What is money for school that does not need to be paid back? (2 things)
Scholarship or Grant
Typically, how many years does it take to complete a bachelor's degree?
4 years
What is is called when you study or take classes in a different country for college?
Study abroad
How many CSU campuses are there?
23 campuses
How many community service hours do you need to graduate high school?
40 hours
How many ways can you pay for college? (4 ways)
Scholarships, Grants, Loans, and Work Study
True or False: A vocational/trade school teaches you skills for getting a job after high school
True
When a student moves from community college to a 4 year university or switches schools?
A transfer student
How many UC campuses are there?
10 campuses
A-G requirements cover how many subjects? Can you name them all?
7 subjects - History, English, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Arts, & College Prep
What is the difference between a subsidized and unsubsidized loan?
Subsidized Loan - you don't get charged interest while in school but 6 months after graduating
Unsubsidized Loan - you are being charged interest while in school
What is "room and board"?
Dorm room AND your food plan is included in room and board
What is the name of the place where students can go to get help with their dorm or roommate issues?
Residential Life
Convert π
3.14159