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