ACA Final Questions and Answers
Identify and assess, research and develop options, make a decision and blank are the 4 steps to decision making
translate plan into action
What is the semester gpa of a student who earns a in english 3 credits b in math 4 credits a in intro to communication 3 credits A in aca 122 1 credit
3.64
What is the minimum number of credit hours you need to obtain a degree in associate of arts at cpcc
60
What are 3 things you can do to ensure your successful transition as a transfer student
Communicate what you are feeling, meet with your new advisors to confirm you are on track, stay organized
What is the difference between a grant and a student loan
Grants are financial aid, based on need, that you do not have to repay. With student loans, you must repay the money you borrow with interest. You do not have to make payments while you are in college and usually start repaying six to nine months after you graduate or stop taking classes
When setting goals using smart what does smart mean
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time specific
What does the comprehensive articulation agreement state (CAA)
The NC CAA is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between NC community colleges and NC public universities and its objective is the smooth transfer of students
What is the transfer assured admissions policy (TAAP) and 3 conditions under which the policy applies to transfer students
The TAAP assures admission to one of the 16 U.N.C. institutions. Students must meet all requirements of the CAA. Admission is not assured to a specific campus or specific program or major. Students must be academically eligible for readmission to the last institution attended
Name one department in student affairs that most colleges have and that promote your general wellness as a student
academic advising
6 key attributes of successful college students are self awareness, self motivation, emotional intelligence inter-dependency, self efficacy, and
accountability
As a student enrolled in an online course you are expected to have basic technology accessible, have basic operating skills, and? (multiple choice) 1. regular and reliable access to internet ability to and navigate 2. Document writing software 3. Basic word processing learning management system 4. Daily use of email 5. All of the above
all of the above
What are the expenses of getting a college degree: Tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, personal expenses, all of the above
all of the above
If i am applying to a closed competitive program at an university, i am automatically admitted if i meet the minimum requirements of getting accepted into the university t or f
false
If i make a d in a cpcc class it will still be accepted towards a degree at cpcc and will transfer true or false
false
T or f all colleges in north and s carolina have a CAA with cpcc
false
T or f employers do not care about extracurriculars i am involved in , they only care about a high gpa
false
List four possible consequences of academic misconduct
loss of scholarships, being dismissed from the class or college, redoing or failing an assignment, recommendation to a remediation program
What are the 4 academic success strategies that will help with degree completion and academic success
note taking, be prepared, go to class, identify your learning style
What are 3 ways that universities help with successful transition as a transfer student
offer social activities targeted to transfer students, guided tours for transfer students by transfer students, mentorship programs that connect you at the beginning
At cpcc a student must earn a term gpa of 2.0 or above to maintain good academic standing with the college t or f
true
If a student from a nc community college system (NCCCS) believes the terms of CAA have not been honored by NC university from which they have been admitted, they can file a CAA appeal true or false
true
Organizing and planning, critical thinking, problem solving, effective comm, and working with leading teams are some of the transferable leadership skills students build while engaged in leadership and civic responsibilities t or f
true
Plagiarism is taking someone's idea and using it as your own or using your own work completed for another class homework completed for another class, true or false
true
The universal gen ed and acronym (UGETC) are the courses in the caa that transfer from lower equivalency schools and compromise a minimum of 30 credit hours true or false
true
True or fALSE in order to be eligible for financial aid students must enroll and be accepted in an eligible program, have a high school diploma or ged, be an us citizen, not be member of religious community that directs the program of study or provides maintenance
true