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