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The basics you need to know before applying to college!
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What should you do when meeting a college representative?
Email them afterwards so they don't forget who you are
Get their business card and forget about it
Ask them more questions
Give them your Elevator Speech
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How many UC's are there?
10
8
15
5
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When are CSU and UC applications due this year?
November 31
November 30
October 1
October 31
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How do UC's review applications?
GPA, SAT/ACT scores, personal statements
GPA, SAT/ACT scores
holistically
GPA, SAT/ACT scores, personal statements, extracurriculars
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When is the NACAC College Fair?
May 1
April 23, Sunday 1-4pm
Summer
June 20
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Who founded the NAC?
Judge James Mandel and Harry T. Nicholas
Henry T. Nicholas
Judge Jack Mandel
Rosa Diaz
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How can I get money for college?
Working after school
The NAC Scholarship
FAFSA/CA Dream Act
Playing the lotto
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The following are types of FREE aid except...
unsubsidized loans
Grants
Scholarships
Cal Grant A/B
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When deciding on a major/minor, what should you strongly consider?
How much money it will cost you
Your parent's advice
Your passion
How great it will look on your resume
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The A-G requirements...
Prepare you to be competitive when applying to college
Prepare you for Community College
Prepare you for Art/Technical Schools
Prepare you to graduate HS
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How are UC personal insight questions different than Private App personal statements?
They're straight to the point
They're longer essays
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I want to go to Community College. What aid can I receive to pay for classes?
B.O.G. Fee Waiver
EOPS
NAC Scholarship
FAFSA/CA Dream Act
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What does S.I.R. stand for?
Sending Insurance Registration
Submit Income Registration
Submit Intent to Register
Mister
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When can I start applying for FAFSA/ CA Dream Act?
October
Once you've sent your college applications
December
Before you send your college applications
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How do Private Colleges review applications?
recommendations
GPA, SAT/ACT scores, extracurricular
GPA, SAT/ACT scores, extracurricular, essays, recommendation
GPA, SAT/ACT scores
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It's senior year, what should you prioritize?
Completing your NAC hours
Attending College Presentations & College Applications
Community Service
Sports and Extracurricular Activities
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What type of degrees do Community Colleges offer?
Transfer Degrees
AA degrees
AA Degree, GED's, vocational/technical certificates
AA Degree, HS Diploma
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How many UC personal statement prompts are there?
4
3
2
8
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What does FAFSA stand for?
Financial Aid For Student Applicants
Free Assistance Federal Scholarship Awards
Federal Aid For Student Admissions
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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When filling out your college applications, how should the NAC be described as?
After School Program
Community Based Organization
Tutoring Program
College Access Program
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What are the benefits of applying to Private Colleges?
Smaller Class Sizes
Individualized Attention
More Scholarship Money
More Freedom in your Curriculum
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How do you apply to Private Colleges?
collegegreenlight.com
collegeboard.com
csumentor.com
commonapp.org
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Credential programs...
Can be either single or multiple subject
Help you apply to your masters
Can be obtained along with your Bachelors
Help you to become a teacher in California
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If you receive Free or Reduced Lunch, how many waivers can you use?
5 UC's, 4 CSU
4 UC's, 4 CSU
4 UC's, 4 CSU, 4 collegeboard
3 UC's, 4 CSU, 4 collegeboard
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How many Cal States are there?
10
23
30
15
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If Senior Susy goes to U. of La Verne with a gap of $3,400, how much will the NAC help her pay?
$5,000
$500
$3,400
Whatever her parents can't help her pay
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What are student retention rates?
How many students stay after freshmen year
How many students get a job after college
How many students graduate high school
How many students graduate college
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What kinds of things should you look for in a college?
Diversity, Student to Faculty Ratio, Mission Statement
Cost, Location, Student Success Rates, Majors/Degrees
Popularity/Prestige
Party Atmosphere, Friends, Comfort
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What does it mean to be a self-advocate?
Asking questions
Speaking up for yourself and asking for help and resources
Standing up for others
Being a good student and showing off what you've done
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What is the Blue & Gold Opportunity Program?
A major
Free Money from UC's
A cool after school program like color guard
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Where is Allegheny located?
Philadelphia
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New York
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Susy received a 2 in History, 3 in English, and a 2 in Stats, which AP scores should she send?
English
English and AP Stats
All of them
None of them
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What are the colors of all UC campuses?
Yellow and Gold
Brown and Gold
Blue and Gold
Red and Gold
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What is a full-time college student?
A student that goes to class every day
A student enrolled in 12 units
A student enrolled in 6 classes and no electives
A student working full time
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What is a student of color?
Latino/Hispanic
Asian
Latino/Hispanic, Asian, Black/African-American
Anyone non-white/Caucasian
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If you go to college out of state in a cold city, what do you get from the NAC?
Homesick
NAC Scholarship
Mexican Candy
NAC Scholarship, Winter Coat, Dorm Supplies
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What are placement exams?
A useless exam
Exam to enter university
Exam to place you in appropriate college entry level classes
Exam to enter college
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What should your elevator speech consist of?
Your goals and dreams for higher education
List of the schools you want to go to
Leadership roles you've taken and challenges you overcame
All the classes you've taken in high school
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What are student success rates?
How many students graduate college within 4 years
How many students get good paying jobs after college
How many students graduate without changing their major
How many students stay after freshmen year
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How do CSU campuses review applications?
Personal Statements, GPA, SAT/ACT scores
GPA, SAT/ACT scores, extracurriculars
GPA SAT/ACT scores
GPA, SAT/ACT scores, location
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Who can you go to for guidance in applying to college?
Your friends
NAC Academic Staff
NAC Higher Education Services Staff
Your counselors
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What does CTCL stand for?
Colleges That Cost Less
Colleges To Correspond Lives
Colleges To Change Lists
Colleges That Change Lives
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When should you consider fly out programs?
While applying to the campus
After being accepted to a campus
During summer vacation
Before applying to a campus
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What's the difference between a College and a University?
The number of classes offered
A college is bigger
The number of degrees offered
A university is smaller
