Going to College
What is your main area of study in college called? What is a secondary area of study called?
True or False: Are you able to have more than one area of study?
- A major
- A minor
- True, students can double-major!
(ex. double major + minor, 1 major + minor, or multiple minors)
What are some ways that makes college more affordable?
_____ships
_____ferring
-scholarships
-transferring
What is it called when you study for a semester in a different country?
Study abroad
GPA requirement for UC admissions?
3.0 or higher
GPA requirement for CSU admission?
2.5 or higher
What is an impacted major?
A major that has more applicants than the designated amount of spots (students will need to select an "alternative" major).
What is the difference between a grant and a loan?
Grants do not have to be paid back, but loans do
True or False: You can't change your major in college once you've started
False (you can! You need to meet with your Academic Advisor first, and make sure you stay on track with completing requirements)
What is the Student to Professor ratio in UC Classrooms?
30:1
#'s can vary!
What is the Student to Professor ratio in CSU classrooms?
22:1
#'s can vary!
What is an acceptance rate?
It is the percentage of total applicants that a University admits first-years.
What is money for school that does not need to be paid back? (2 things)
Scholarship or Grant
What is "room and board"?
Dorm room AND your food plan is included in room and board
How many UC campuses are there?
10 campuses BUT only 9 are undergraduate (UC San Francisco is for Graduate Students pursuing Health)
How many CSU campuses are there?
22 campuses
What are some benefits of participating in sports, extra curricular activities or completing community service?
-Scholarship Eligibilities
-Competitive Applicant (UCs & Privates)
-Gain Experience/Skills/Habits
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 hands-on skills for getting a job after high school
True
How many PIQ's are there and what are they for?
There are 8 questions but you only need to write 4 responses. PIQ's are a way UC's measure your resiliency in the way you persist through challenges.
What are the eligibilities to apply for EOP? What EOP services are offered?
Students must be first-gen, low income, and complete FAFSA or CADAA. (5 questions total + 2 recommenders) EOP services are similar to UB (Academic Advising, Mentorship, Workshops, Grants)
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 the difference between the two systems, quarter vs. semester?
Quarter: 10 weeks
Semester: 16 weeks
Which UC Campus is the furthest to the North and the South?
North (UC Davis)
South (UC San Diego)
Which CSU campus is the furthest to the North and the South?
North (Cal Poly Humboldt)
South (San Diego State)