High School Success
What does the E category stand for?
Language Other Than English
What are the four systems of higher education?
Community College, California State University (CSUs), University of California (UCs), and Private Institutions
By when should you decide on your major?
Two years
How far ahead of time should you ask for a letter of rec?
3 weeks
Which application requires a social security number?
FASFA
What does IAP stand for?
Individual Academic Plan
How many CSU campuses are there?
23
English, Political Science, and Ethnic Studies helps earn you what type of degree?
Bachelor of Arts
What is the max word count per each PIQ?
350 words
What is the GPA requirement for Cal Grant B?
2.0
What are the three ways we stated how you can get involved?
Through clubs, sports, or volunteering
How many units do you need to transfer from a Community College?
60
Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, and Ethnic Studies are examples of what Liberal Arts category?
Social Sciences
What are 3 things to avoid when writing your PIQs?
Talking about one campus, humor, repetition, not being specific, poems, quotations, acronyms
How do you calculate your financial need?
Cost of Attendance (COA) - Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
What is the website called to see if your courses are college approved?
A-G Course List
Which UC does not accept first-time freshmen?
UC San Francisco
What is the degree order?
Associates > Bachelors > Masters > Doctorate
What are 4 things you can use Letters of Rec for?
EOP (Early Opportunity Program), Scholarships, Private Schools, or Jobs/Internships
What type of loan requires the student to pay the interest while they are in college?
Unsubsidized
Where do you check your class completion requirements on your transcript?
Credit Summary
What are two ways to be a competitive applicant?
Completing the "recommended" A-G requirements and partaking in extracurriculars
What are the four impacted majors we discussed about?
Engineering, Biology, Nursing, and Animal Science
PIQs count for 1 out of how many factors within your UC application?
13
What are the four types of financial aid we went over to "fill your bucket"?
Grants, Loans, Work Study, Scholarships