Systems of Higher Ed Trivia

Taking an Advanced Placement (AP) class gives you a GPA bump.

• True

• False

Taking an Honors Class does not give you a GPA bump.

• False

• True

What does this acronyms (B.A. & B.S.) stand for?

What are at least FOUR of the FACTORS admissions officers consider when deciding who is admitted to a 4 year university?

• Coursework

• Grades

• Test Scores

• Extracurricular activities

• Completion of Physical Education.

Which of the following courses is NOT an Honors or AP Class?

• AP US History

• Physics Honors

• Pre-Calculus

• AP Biology

True or False: A GPA of a 3.0 is the minimum you need to reach (by the end of 11th grade) in order to get the $12,000 Cal Grant?

• False

• True

If admitted to a UC and your family has an income of less than ___________ you will automatically receive a $13,000 Tuition Scholarship.

• $80,000

• $85,000

• $140,000

• $90,000

List 5 reasons why it is good idea to participate in Extracurricular activities?

True or False: The application for UC's and CSU's are due on November 30th.

• True

• False

True or False: The admissions requirements for CA Community Colleges are being 18 years or older and having a High School diploma or GED.

• False

• True