How much do you know about FGS/College?

College Systems

100

How many UC's are there? 

9

200

What does CSU stand for and how many are there?

California State University
23

300

Name all the UC’s

UC San Diego, UC Los Angeles, UC Berkley, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside, UC Santa Cruz

400

What 3 UC schools are known as the “big 3”?

UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC San Diego

500

This UC schools only offers GRADUATE degrees?

UC San Francisco

Scholarships

100

Many scholarships require this kind of average to qualify, usually above 3.0.

GPA

200

True or False: Only seniors can apply to scholarships

False (you can apply in any grade)

300

Many scholarships require applicants to write this type of personal statement about their goals, experiences, and achievements.

Essay

400

This type of scholarship is awarded based on talents like sports, music, or art.

Merit-based Scholarship

500

Scholarships that cover full tuition, fees, and sometimes living expenses are often called this.

Full-ride Scholarship

Financial Aid

100

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

200

What financial aid does not need to be repaid and is often awarded based on financial need?

Grant

300

True or False: It can be cheaper to attend a private university than a public.

True: depends on your household income and how generous the private is, but it can be cheaper than a public.

400

This government form is often required to determine financial need for scholarships and aid. 

FAFSA 

500

This type of financial aid is awarded for achievements like academics, athletics, or leadership, and it does not need to be repaid

Scholarship

College Applications

100

How many PIQ question are there?

8

200

What platform is used for applications to private universities?

Common App

300

Many applications ask for this type of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or mentor to highlight a student’s strengths.

Letter of Recommendation

400

How many PIQs do you have to answer for UC applications?

4 out of 8

500

What is the deadline for the UC application and CSU application? When is National College Decision Day?

December 1st, December 2nd, and May 1st.

First Gen Scholars Program

100

What grade can apply for the FGS Program?

11th Graders/Juniors

200

Who is the founder of FGS?

Jonathan Burgos

300

Who is the Senior Cohort Director? Hint: she manages LatinX, ELiS, and VoC

Joselin Hernandez

400

How long is the First Gen summer cohort?

4 weeks

500

Name all the FGS cohorts

Voices of Change (VOC), Black 1st Gen (B1G), Latinx, SEA (South East Asian), Emerging Leaders in Stem (ELiS), Online