How many years of math are you required to take in HS?
3 years -- but you should take 4 years. Why?
100
Located on the Northshore, Northwestern’s main campus is in what Chicago Suburb?
Evanston, IL
100
One average, how much more can someone with a bachelor's degree expect to earn than someone with a HS diploma over their lifetime?
$1million OR $100,000 OR $500,000
$1 million
100
You will take gym (or JROTC) 5 days a week for 2 years of high school?
TRUE.
200
TRUE OR FALSE:
Your grade in PE will be included in your GPA?
TRUE: Every grade you receive in high school counts!
200
How many credits do you need to graduate from high school?
24
200
What is the name of Northwestern’s Mascot?
Timmy the Tiger – Franky the Furpaw – Willie the Wildcat
Willie the Wildcat
200
Name one PUBLIC college or university in Illinois.
UIC, U of I, Chicago State, Northeastern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University, Illinois State University
200
True or False: All CPS students are required to pass swimming in order to graduate from HS.
FALSE. Swimming is not a CPS requirement, but your school might require it as a part of PE class.
300
Which has higher points: Honors or AP classes?
AP Classes
300
Tell me 2 things that happen if you fail a required course in HS?
You have to make it up in summer, night, or Saturday School AND your GPA will go down
300
Name the current host of the Late Show on CBS who is also a famous Northwestern Alum.
Stephen Colbert.
300
What is the primary difference between a scholarship and a loan?
Scholarship DO NOT have to be paid back.
Loans DO have to be paid back.
Scholarships are merit based; loans are need based.
300
TRUE or FALES: As a student who is NOT in the IB program, you are required to complete 40 Service Learning Hours to graduate high school.
FALSE. You are required to complete 2 projects.
400
What is the name of the document that serves as a record of everything that you do in HS, including all grades, absences, disciplinary actions, and service hours earned?
Transcript
400
If you pass all of your classes, how many credits should you have at the end of your Junior year of high school?
21
400
What is The Rock on Northwestern’s Campus used for?
It's used by students to promote specific causes and events and is often the site of student activism
400
Most colleges will consider your score on what standardized test when deciding which students to accept.
SAT
400
TRUE or FALSE: A grant must be paid back.
A grant DOES NOT have to be paid back. It is money provided to students who can demonstrate an inability to pay for college.
500
Raquel earned the following grades during the first semester of her Freshman Year. What is her GPA?
A, B, C, C, B, A, D
2.71
500
In what sophomore year course will you be required to pass the Public Law 195 exam in order to graduate?
US History / Social Studies
500
Within 5 percentage points, what percentage of HS student athletes receive a college scholarship?
2%
And the average scholarship is for less than $11,000
500
Colleges consider many factors when deciding who to accept.
Tell me 3 that you can start working on as soon as you start high school.
GPA, Letters of recommendation, Extracurriculars, Service Learning, Rigor of Courses
500
TRUE or FALSE: Taking an AP course will earn you college credit.
FALSE. Taking an AP course alone will not earn you college credit. What must you do?