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Guaranteed Admissions Agreements (GAA)
Transfer Resources
Mythbusters
Potpourri
Career Exploration
100
This NOVA degree is only accepted under the GAA's for George Mason University and Marymount University.
What is General Studies, AS
100
This transfer event, hosted annually, brings a wide array of colleges and universities to campus to allow students to explore their transfer options.
What is the Transfer Fair
100
Myth: A student must complete this to transfer.
What is a degree
100
What is the main difference between a college and university?
What is universities offer/tend to have more graduate programs.
100
The average person changes this 5-7 times within their lifespan.
What is their career
200
What percentage of students transfer to George Mason University under the GAA?
What is 30%
200
One may use this online resource to ensure they are selecting the correct courses for their intended institution and major.
What is a Transfer Guide
200
Myth: A student must complete this English course to transfer to Mason.
What is ENG 125
200
This public University has the most students in Virginia.
What is George Mason University
200
These can be paid, unpaid, for credit, not for credit but no matter what, they will help you.
What is an internship
300
Name three colleges/universities with which NOVA has a Guaranteed Admissions Agreement. *One of the institutions mentioned must be an out-of-state college/university.
What are CNU, GMU, JMU, Radford, UVA, VCU, VT, W&M, etc. Out-of-state: American University, Shepherd University, University of the District of Columbia, University of Maryland, University College, University of New Mexico, West Virginia University
300
Name two types of NOVA employees that are able to assist students with their transfer planning.
Who are First-Year Advisors, Counselors, Faculty Advisors
300
Myth: If you took 3 years of this subject in high school you do not need to take it in college.
What is a foreign language
300
This University is ranked #2 for the best college food in America.
What is Virginia Tech
300
On average, how long does an employer spend reviewing a resume?
What is 30 seconds
400
Institutions such as James Madison University, the College of William & Mary, and the University of Mary Washington, require students to submit this document indicating they are interested in transferring using the Guaranteed Admissions Agreement.
What is a Letter of Intent
400
If a student earns a degree, has a 3.0 or higher GPA, has an EFC of at least 12,000, and transfers to a public or private institution in Virginia they could earn this
What is the Transfer Grant
400
Myth: If you apply after this type of deadline your application will not be accepted.
What is a priority deadline
400
Name one all female college/university and one historically black college/university (HBCU) located in the state of Virginia
What are Sweet Briar College, Hollins University, Mary Baldwin University What are Hampton University, Norfolk State University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University
400
Name two services provided by NOVA's Career Counselors.
What are assisting students with career exploration/major selection, administering personality assessments, resume reviews, job interview preparation
500
Aside from being promised acceptance, these are two other possible benefits associated with qualifying for Guaranteed Admission.
What is are general education waiver and junior standing
500
Name two universities that have embedded representatives on a NOVA campus.
What are JMU, VCU, Radford, UMW, ODUOnline, GWU School of Medicine & Health Sciences
500
Myth: Most students who intend to transfer persevere and complete their bachelor's degree. What percentage of students complete their bachelors degree within 6 years of transferring?
What is 17%
500
This college/university is the most expensive in the country.
What is Harvey Mudd College ($69,717)
500
This online resource provides a database for jobs and resume review just for NOVA students.
What is the College Central Network