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WorksheetsAVID UC Review - Nov 1 2023
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
UC stands for:
Upward California
University of Colorado
University of California
Universal Californians
UCSF is the only UC that is solely for Graduate Students (post Bachelor's Degree).
How many UCs can you choose from to apply as an undergraduate student?
10
9
11
19
What does FAFSA stand for?
Approximately how many UC students receive grants and scholarships with an average award of $15,000?
almost 1/2
1/2
more than 2/3
barely 1/4
If a student in California does not have a social security number because they were born outside of the US and does not have citizenship, instead of the FAFSA, what do they fill out?
California Dream Act Application
Which two schools have the highest number of undergraduate students?
UC San Diego &
UC Irvine
UC Riverside &
UC Davis
UCLA & UC Berkeley
UC Riverside &
UC Irvine
The University of California (UC) system is:
Private, for profit
Public, Non-profit
A mix between public and private
More expensive than Universities like Stanford and the University of the Pacific.
Non-profit Colleges & Universities
charge tuition and fees
reinvest their profits back into the university and programs
usually have lower average tuition rates than for profit
distribute their profits among owners, investors, and shareholders.
If someone wants to be an electrician, plumber, x-ray technician, dental hygienist, or nurse,
they can go to a trade school, paying 30,000 or more for the program.
they can go to a community college, paying nothing for the first 2 years
they can go to a UC and study business, communications, or other general majors, then return to learn their trade at a CC or trade school
they can start working for a company and learn on the job without extra training or schooling.
Which public university system emphasizes practical, career-focused training over research-heavy learning and majors of study?
Which public university system focuses on research and graduate education rather than an emphasis on practical, career-focused training?
University of California
(UC)
Wyotech
California State University (CSU)
California Community Colleges (CC)
If someone wants to be a nurse in California, they can
become a Registered Nurse with an Associate Degree in Nursing from a Community College in about 2-3 years
become a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing offered at many CSUs and some private universities in about 4 years.
go to a Community College and take courses without a clear plan.
become a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor/ Master of Science in Nursing offered at some UCs.
When applying to a UC, the application includes the student's transcript (classes and grades), family and financial information, and
Personal Insight Questions to get to know the student more in depth.
personal references from family and family friends
attendance and behavior reports
When applying to a CSU, they will basically only see your application that includes your
grades and clases taken (transcript)
community service
extra-curricular activities
Based on what I know, I plan to pursue an education in
a Community College (with a plan to transfer after 2 years)
a Community College (with a plan to obtain an Associates Degree in a field like mechanic, nursing, x-ray tech, etc.)
a CSU (California State University, like Cal-Poly, Chico, San Francisco, etc.)
a UC (University of California, like UCSC, UCSB, UC Davis, UC Irvine, etc.)
