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Test your knowledge on the graduation requirements for high school students in the state of NJ
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How many years of math are required to graduate in NJ?
2
4
3
1
2
What is the minimum number of years of physical education required for graduation?
4
1
3
2
3
What is an HBCU (Historically Black College or University)?
A college that only accepts black students
A college established before 1964 to primarily serve black students
A college with a primary focus in African American studies
A college that only hires Black professors
4
How many credits are required in the state of NJ to graduate from High School?
100
130
140
120
5
How many years of World Language study are required for graduation?
1
2
3
4
6
What is the purpose of the college essay/personal statement?
To summarize academic achievements
To discuss hardships they've gone through
To provide insight into the student's personality, goals, and experiences
To test a student's grammar skills
7
Which factor is usually the most important in college admissions?
GPA and rigor of coursework
College visit attendance (interest)
Extracurricular activities
Parent's ability to pay
8
Which of these science courses is a requirement for graduation in NJ?
Anatomy
Biology
Environmental Science
Physics
9
MOST colleges DO NOT consider your SAT/ACT scores
True
False
10
How many years of math are colleges looking to see?
3
2
1
4
11
What standardized test should be taken prior to applying for college?
SAT/ACT
NJSAT
ASVAB
PSAT
12
Which type of college focuses heavily on a well-rounded education in humanities, sciences, and social sciences?
Technical Institutes
Liberal Arts college
HBCU's
Community College
13
What is an official transcript?
A handwritten copy of grades
A list of classes a student completed from grades 7-12
A personal academic summary written by the student
A document sent directly from your high school to the college
14
What standardized test is used to assess high school students for graduation in NJ?
NJGPA
ACT
PSAT
SAT
15
Which subject requires the most credits to graduate?
Math
Social Studies
Science
English
16
What is a double major?
A student who completes an Associates @ community college Bachelors @ Univ
A student who studies two academic disciplines but earns one degree
A student who earns two separate degrees in different years
A student who studies two academic disciplines and earns two degrees
17
What is the Common Application?
A platform for applying to every college
A federal student loan program
A platform to apply to multiple colleges
A website for finding scholarships
18
What is the primary difference between a public and private university?
Public universities require freshman to live on campus
Public universities are funded by state governments
Private universities do not accept financial aid
Private universities only offer top 20 programs of study
19
Which financial aid form should students complete to receive federal aid for college?
Student loan request
CSS Profile
Pell Grant application
FAFSA
20
Which of the following is usually required on a college application?
Passport photo
Personal Essay
Work Experience
High School Diploma copy
21
Which of the following is NOT part of a standard college application?
High School transcript
Personal statement
Extracurricular activities list
copy of social security card
22
By the end of junior year you should know exactly what you want to study in college and where you want to go to study it
True
False
23
What is a key component of the NJ graduation portfolio appeal process (haven't met state requirements of courses)
Work samples demonstrating proficiency
Community service hours
Parent recommendations
Athletic achievements
24
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of High School graduation?
Career Education
Financial Literacy
Business Management
Physical Education
25
Which of these majors will most likely lead to a career in healthcare?
Psychology
Biology
Computer Science
Communications
26
What is the name of Ms. Allan's dog?
Bentley
Barnie
Buddy
Baxter
27
Which type of college application allows students to apply to one school early with a binding commitment?
Regular Decision
Early Decision (ED)
Early Action (EA)
Rolling Admission
28
When is the best time to ask teachers for letters of recommendation?
At the start of junior year
The week before the deadline
At the end of senior year
After August 1st (at the end of junior year)
29
Scholarships are only available to students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
True
False
