What does "weighted" GPA mean?

Higher level classes earn more points

What should you do to gain experience and grow connections for your future?

Attend college visits and networking events

Why is it important to reflect on your strengths and interests?

To identify how to grow and develop

At the end of each week, what should you do to improve your time management?

Reflect on what worked well and what didn’t

How can you make sure you’re managing your social time wisely?

Avoid last-minute plans that conflict with study or family time

Why are internships required at DC?

To help you explore your interests

What should you do to avoid overcommitting?

Focus on quality rather than quantity

What should you do during heavy school periods to manage your commitments?

Take breaks from certain activities

What is one way to practice self-advocacy in academics?

Speak up, ask questions, and seek additional help when needed

What is the most important thing to focus on when choosing extracurricular activities?

Activities that align with your interests or goals

What is one way to take ownership of your future decisions?

Take responsibility for your choices in academics and extracurriculars

How can you balance schoolwork, extracurriculars, and social life?

Plan your schedule to include both schoolwork and social activities

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1
What does "weighted" GPA mean?
Higher level classes earn more points
GPA is a heavy concept
Higher level classes have more homework
Our classes are harder than public school
2
What should you do to gain experience and grow connections for your future?
Attend college visits and networking events
Focus only on studying
Avoid seeking out mentors
Ignore all extracurricular opportunities
3
Why is it important to reflect on your strengths and interests?
To avoid trying new things
To impress others with your talents
To focus only on things you're good at
To identify how to grow and develop
4
At the end of each week, what should you do to improve your time management?
Reflect on what worked well and what didn’t
Do nothing and hope things improve
Ignore what didn’t work and focus only on the positives
Avoid reflecting and move to the next week
5
How can you make sure you’re managing your social time wisely?
Plan only last-minute social activities
Never plan any social activities
Avoid last-minute plans that conflict with study or family time
Spend every weekend with friends
6
Why are internships required at DC?
You need them to get into college
All of the above
To help you explore your interests
To help you pick a major
7
What should you do to avoid overcommitting?
Join as many clubs as possible
Only do schoolwork and avoid social activities
Participate in every event and activity
Focus on quality rather than quantity
8
Which does NOT appear on a DC transcript?
SAT Scores
GPA
Service Hours & Internships
Courses & Grades
9
Why are service hours required at DC?
All of the above
Serving others can be fulfilling
To help you discover your gifts
To help you learn and grow
10
Your PreACT and PSAT results are a good indicator of whether you can get into a good college.
True
False
11
What should you do during heavy school periods to manage your commitments?
Take breaks from certain activities
Join more extracurriculars
Ignore schoolwork to focus on extracurriculars
Skip social time to focus on activities
12
What is one way to practice self-advocacy in academics?
Speak up, ask questions, and seek additional help when needed
Never ask questions in class
Avoid seeking help from teachers
Don’t take responsibility for your learning
13
Your PSAT and PreACT results are a good indicator of how you will do on the actual ACT or SAT test.
True
False
14
Most colleges require SAT or ACT scores.
True
False
15
What is the most important thing to focus on when choosing extracurricular activities?
The most popular clubs or activities
Quantity over quality
Activities that align with your interests or goals
Activities that friends are doing
16
DC calculates GPA on a _______ scale.
6.0
4.0
7.0
5.0
17
When does course selection take place?
February
April
March
May
18
Middle school classes are included on your transcript.
False
True
19
What does GPA mean?
Grade Percent Average
Grade Point Average
Grade Point Analysis
Good Point Average
20
What is one way to take ownership of your future decisions?
Avoid thinking about the future
Focus only on short-term decisions
Rely on others to make decisions for you
Take responsibility for your choices in academics and extracurriculars
21
How can you balance schoolwork, extracurriculars, and social life?
Don't make any social plans
Don't participate in extracurriculars
Prioritize social time over schoolwork
Plan your schedule to include both schoolwork and social activities
22
DC uses a "weighted" GPA.
False
True
23
Most colleges calculate GPA on a _______ scale.
5.0
7.0
4.0
6.0

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