Emails
Cover Letters & Resumes
College Requirements (A–G + prereqs)
College Terms (Major, Minor, PIQs)
Paying for College (Tuition, Aid, Scholarships)
100

What should every professional email begin with?

Greeting

100

What is the purpose of a resume?

to show your skills, experience, and education

100

What does A–G refer to?

the required high school courses for UC/CSU

100

What is a major?

the main subject you study in college

100

What is tuition?

the cost to attend college classes

200

What should you always include in the subject line?

the purpose of the email

200

What is a cover letter?

a letter explaining why you're a good fit for a job

200

How many years of English are required for A–G

four

200

What is a minor?

the secondary subject or second interest

200

What is financial aid?

money from the government to help pay for college

300

What tone should be used in professional emails?

polite and formal language

300

Name one section every resume should include.

education, experience, or skills

300

What is a prerequisite?

a required class you must complete first

300

Which college system requires PIQs?

the UC schools

300

What is a scholarship?

money for college you don’t have to pay back

400

Name one thing you should NOT include in a professional email.

slang, emojis, or incomplete sentences

400

What type of verbs should resumes start bullet points with?

Action Verbs 

Example: 

Ran for
Participated


400

Which A–G area includes world language classes?

Area E

400

How many words can PIQs be?

350 words

400

What is an internship?

a chance to gain work experience (paid or unpaid)

500

What is the final line before your name at the end of an email called?

a closing (e.g., “Sincerely,”)

500

Why should a cover letter be customized?

to show you understand the job and why you fit it

500

Which A–G area includes visual/performing arts?

Area F

500

Why are PIQs important?

they show your personality, experiences, and strengths

500

What type of financial help must be paid back

Loans