Why College?
K12 or College
Foundations
Fun Facts
Final Jeopardy
100

Students go to college to explore interests and turn their passions into…

What is a career?

100

Students build their own schedules and may only have a few classes each week.

What is college?

100

This type of mathematics, usually taught by 8th or 9th grade, becomes the building block for college STEM courses.

What is algebra?

100

This animal represents Fresno State and is seen on logos, clothing, and at games.

What is a bulldog?

200

College allows students to change majors and explore classes.

What is career exploration?

200

Students may often be reminded of deadlines and upcoming assignments by their instructors.

What is high school?

200

Writing essays in English class builds the skill most essential for this common college assignment.

What is writing research papers?

200

This is the name of the Fresno State mascot, who represents Bulldog pride across campus.

What is Victor E. Bulldog IV?

300

Compared to middle or high school, college gives students more options to choose their schedule and manage their time.

What is independence?

300

Class sizes can be up to 100+ students and there are no bells to dismiss class

What is college?

300

Early exposure to _______—brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing—mirrors expectations in college coursework.

What is the writing process?

300

Enrollment has been at its highest since 2024 and the approximate number of student enrollment is…

What is 24,992?

400

These classes help you build skills like critical thinking, oral and written communication, and problem solving that are useful for many careers.

What are general education/foundation classes?

400

A school issued email may be rarely used.

What is high school?

400

These academic habits formed in K–12 support success across all college subjects.

What are note-taking, studying regularly, and meeting deadlines? (All correct response style)

400

Our institution offers a wide range of degrees that students can pursue a successful career in. Name three degrees offered at Fresno State.

You are correct!

500

College students are responsible for attending classes, completing assignments, and asking for their own help.This describes what type of learning environment?

What is self-directed learning?

500

Students have to take initiative for their learning, including reaching out for support, and instructors expect that students come in already knowing the class material.

What is college?

500

Learning how to cite sources in MLA or APA format prepares students to avoid this serious college offense.

What is cheating/plagiarism?

500

Fresno State offered tutoring, academic coaching, and counseling services to support students’ success.

What is true?

500

Final Jeopardy 

List 5 strategies you will implement now to prepare for college.