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