College & Career Readiness

When should students start thinking about college?

• In high school

• In middle school

• In college

• After graduating high school

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does GPA stand for?

• Grade Point Average

• General Purpose Assessment

• Graduate Program Application

• Global Positioning System

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which courses are used to calculate GPA?

• Only core classes

• Only elective courses

• Both core classes and elective courses

• None of the above

What does PSAT stand for?

• Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test

• Primary Standardized Assessment Test

• Public School Achievement Test

• Pre-SAT Assessment Tool

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

When can students take the PSAT?

• In 8th grade

• In 9th grade

• In 10th grade

• In 11th grade

Is it important to maintain good grades

throughout your high school career not

just during senior year.

• TRUE

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is dual enrollment?

• Taking college courses while in high school

• Enrolling in two colleges simultaneously

• Enrolling in two majors at the same time

• Taking online courses from multiple universities

What does FAFSA stand for?

• Federal Aid for Student Scholarships and Awards

• Financial Assistance for Student Aid

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• Financial Aid for Student Achievement

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

How much financial aid is available to help pay for college?

• Less than $100 million

• Between $100 million and $200 million

• Between $200 billion and $300 billion

• More than $238 billion

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.A.3

What are the advantages of earning a college degree?

• Better jobs and higher earnings

• Better start in life

• Unlock doors of opportunity

• All of the above