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LGJ What I need to know About College
LGJ What I need to know About College
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If you took dual enrollment or community college classes in high school, those credits will automatically transfer.
False
True
2
What percentage of college students graduate in exactly four years?
60%
90%
75%
40%
3
. How should you prepare academically during the summer before college?
Study intensively to review high school material
Read for pleasure and practice time management skills
Take community college classes to get ahead
Relax completely since you've already been accepted
4
A students' GPA is computed by multiplying the number of points for the grade by the number of credits for each course.
True
False
5
You have a research paper due in 3 weeks (20 hours total). You can dedicate 10 hours per week. What's the BEST strategy
Spread work evenly: 7 hours each week
Do everything in week 3 (you have exactly enough time
Front-load: 12 hours week 1, 8 hours week 2
Back-load: 4 hours week 1, 16 hours week 2-3
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What is a prerequisite course?
A course only for honor students
A course required before taking another specific course
A course you must take after completing your major
A course that doesn't count toward graduation
7
Which standardized test is most commonly required for college admission?
AP exams
PSAT only
ACT or SAT
State graduation tests
8
Do you need to complete your FAFSA every semester you are in college?
True
False
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What does G.P.A stand for
General Performance Average
Graduation Preparation Assessment
Grade Point Average
Good Performance Achievement
10
All college degrees take exactly four years to complete.
True
False
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A student has the most flexibility in course choice in which area?
Major requirements
Distribution requirements
Elective requiremenst
All of the requirements noted.
12
Who selects your schedule of classes in college?
Professors
You
Advisor
Parents
13
Advanced Placement (AP) credits automatically count toward your major requirements.
True
False
14
You can only apply to one college at a time
True
False
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What's the best strategy for course registration as a first year student?
Balance challenging & manageable courses, include general ed requirements
Only take classes related to your intended major
Take only easy classes to boost your GPA
Take the maximum credit hours to graduate early
16
If you earn good grades your high school credits can transfer to college?
True
False
17
How many credit hours typically constitute a full-time college student?
18-20 hours
24+ hours
8-10 hours
12-15 hours
18
When evaluating sources for a research paper, which is the LEAST reliable indicator of credibility?
Professional website design and appearance
Peer-reviewed publication
Author's academic credentials
Recent publication date and citations
19
You must declare your major before starting college
False
True
