The two-year degree you can obtain at a community college is also called this.
An Associate’s Degree or A.A.
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How many CSUs are in California?
23
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What are the group of 15 required courses called?
A through G
-History/Social Science
-English
-Math
-Laboratory Science (Physics, Biology, Physics)
-Language other than English
-Performing Arts
-Elective
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_____________ schools prepare students in specific fields such as electronics, automotive technology or fashion designing instead of subjects such as Humanities or philosophy
Trade
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typically taken between high school and college
gap year
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These are the requirements to enroll in a community college.
Graduate from high school and/or be 18 years old.
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What is the minimum GPA for a CSU?
2.0
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What is the minimum GPA for a UC?
3.0
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What is another name for trade schools?
vocational or career schools
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What do students in a gap year usually do?
travel, work, study, volunteering, or research.
*t’s a time for students to explore the world and gain valuable life skills and experience while transitioning into independence
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Students typically transfer to an institution after they are done taking classes at the community college, what institution is this?
Any four-year university.
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What exam is required by the CSU system?
SAT I or ACT
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There are 10 UC campuses. How many can you apply to from high school?
9
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What are some of the most popular careers in trade schools?
Construction Worker
Electrician
Auto or Diesel Mechanic
Welder
Cosmetologist
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True/False
College and Trade Schools can be really expensive. Nevertheless, there are many options available that can help students pay for college such as loans, scholarships, and federal grants.
True
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What are the most common careers offered at community colleges in the US?
business/ management/ marketing and health professions/clinical sciences
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How many years do students usually graduate in?
four years
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The UC system is the only public university system in California who can grant this kind of degree.
a P.D
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although trade schools don't include ________, trade schools offer grounded education, which is rigorous and accredited
liberal arts (general knowledge)
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True/False
Approximately 80% of college students change their major at least once during their college career. In fact on average, college students change their major three times until they are able to settle on a major they really enjoy.
True
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Name a few professions that get trained at community colleges
Close to 80% of the US's firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical personnel are trained at community colleges.
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How much (in average) is the tuition fee?
$6,000 per semester
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What is the focus of a UC education?
Research
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TRUE/FALSE
Trade school programs can be longer than 2-3 years and as short as 6-10 weeks on average
Tuition and expenses combined are less than a four-year College
True
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Approximately, how many college students fail at least one class during their college career?
*clue- answer is a fraction
About 1/3 of college students fail at least one class in their college career
Most students fail classes in their first year since they are not use to the way the college class is structured. For instance they do not study the proper material or study the material enough