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What's your major?
Misc.
100

What does CSU stand for?

California State University

100
What is room & board?
Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.
100
How much more likely are you to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus a high school diploma?
Twice as likely! Unemployment is roughly half for people with four-year degrees.
100

True or False: You can't change your major in college

False!

100

Which year(s) of high school count in your a-g GPA?

10th and 11th grade

200

Are the UCs public or private universities?

Public

200

What is the difference between a grant and a loan?

Grants = Don't have to pay back (FREE money!)

Loans = Have to pay back

200

True or False: Almost every college graduate works in a job that's related to their major.

FALSE! Only ~23% of graduates are working in a field related to their major.

200
True or false: "pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many colleges
False. Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for Medical or Law school.
200

What's a personal statement?

An essay that you write for your college applications.

300

True or False: There are NO private colleges in California

False! There are 83 private colleges in CA

300
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc. (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
300

True or False: Most colleges have a career center with FREE resume review and interview practice.

True! You'll have SO MANY FREE resources as a college student.

300

Name three fields or industries you could work in with a Business degree.

You could work just about anywhere -- from companies large and small to governments to higher education, etc.

300

What does COA stand for?

Cost of Attendance. This is the TOTAL estimated amount it costs to attend a university.

400
How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
Four years (or more!)
400

What minimum GPA do you have to have to be eligible for the FULL Cal Grant?

3.0. The full Cal Grant can pay for up to ALL of your college tuition!!

400

What is the annual average salary for lawyers in Sacramento?

~$100,000 (must guess within 5,000)

400

What's a minor?

A minor is like a “mini-major,” it's another subject you specialize in. You only take about half of the classes as you would for a major and it doesn't have to be related to your major!

400

What is a Master's Degree?

An advanced graduate degree that typically requires another 1-3 years of college after you receive your Bachelor's Degree.

500

How many students (approximately) attend Sac State?

31,000! (Must guess within 2,000)

500

What are the FAFSA and CADAA?

Financial aid applications. Every senior submits one!

500

Which of these jobs offer the highest average salary in California: Statistician, Marriage & Family Therapist, Restaurant Chef/Head Cook, or Computer Programmer?

Statisticians have the highest salary out of the jobs on the list with a salary of $110,000 per year! Here are some annual average salaries in CA: 

Marriage & Family Therapist: $52,000 per year; Restaurant Chef/Head Cook: $62,000 per year; Computer Programmer: $104,000 per year

500
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science -- the separation has to do with a program's area of focus.
500

How many years of college does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?

Between 8 and 12 years!