ACA 122 Final Exam Review
What are the 6 key attributes of successful college students? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence,
Interdependence, Self-Efficacy, and Accountability
What does the SMART acronym stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Specific →
Be clear and well defined.
Measurable → Be precise with amounts and dates and make sure you can
measure your degree of success.
Attainable → Be realistic. Challenge yourself, but be sure to set goals that are
possible to achieve.
Relevant → Make sure the goals are headed in the direction you want your life
and career to take.
Time Specific → Your goals must have a deadline or timeframe to be
accomplished.
What is the CAA? - CORRECT ANSWER-Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement (CAA), college culture, paying for college, course planning, student
affairs, career exploration, researching information on four-year institutions,
strategic planning, critical thinking, and communication skills for a successful
academic transition.
Be familiar with the UGETC - CORRECT ANSWER-Universal General Education
Transfer Component (UGETC) , are the courses that transfer for lower division
general education equivalency as part of the new CAA and comprises a
minimum of 30 semester hours of credit.
Be familiar with the areas/departments in Student Affairs. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Student Affairs focuses on developing the whole student. It is the goal
of promoting a marriage between the growth of intellectual development in the
classroom and social development outside the classroom. Student Affairs is a
,department or division of support services available to students at institutions of
higher education.
What is the TAAP? - CORRECT ANSWER-the Transfer Assured Admissions
Policy (TAAP), The TAAP assures admission to one of the 16 U.N.C. institutions
under the following conditions:
What is plagiarism? - CORRECT ANSWER-the practice of taking someone else's
work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.
Be familiar with possible consequences of academic misconduct. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Redoing or failing an assignment, Failing the course with a grade of
"F.", Loss of scholarships, Having a record of academic dishonesty/misconduct
on transcript, Reduction to final grade in course, Recommendation to a
remediation program, and Being dismissed from the class or the college.
Know how to correctly calculate a semester GPA. - CORRECT ANSWER-It is
calculated by dividing the total amount of quality grade points earned by the total
amount of credit hours attempted.
What are the 4 steps in the Decision Making Process? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Identify and Assess, Research and Develop Options, Make a
Decision, and Translate plan into action.
Be familiar with the academic success strategies that will promote your collegiate
success and degree completion. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Be familiar with Financial Aid eligibility. - CORRECT ANSWER-he Financial Aid
Office determines your eligibility for financial aid by taking the EFC number to
determine a student's financial need.
Be familiar with the expectations of students enrolled in online courses. -
CORRECT ANSWER-It requires a skill set that includes being an independent,
self-directed learner who is comfortable with technology and has effective time
management skills
,Be familiar with the different types of Financial Aid. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Grants,Scholarships, General scholarships, and FEDERAL COLLEGE
LOANS
Be familiar with college-related expenses. - CORRECT ANSWER-Tuition and
Fees. This includes the cost of required equipment, supplies and materials,
Books and Supplies, Transportation, Dependent Care Expenses,
Disability-related Expenses, Loan Fees, including origination and guarantee fees,
and Cost of First Professional Credentials.
Know about academic progress standards - CORRECT ANSWER-Good
Standing—Students must maintain 2.0 or above.
Academic Warning—GPA falls below 2.0.
Academic Probation—If term GPA does not improve to a minimum 2.0 by the end
of the Warning term.
Academic Suspension—If term GPA does not improve to a minimum 2.0 by the
end of the Probation term.
Leadership skills - CORRECT ANSWER-Communication, Motivation, Positivity,
Responsibility, Creativity, and Trustworthiness.
Know about the minimum requirements you need to complete an Associate in
Arts Degree at CPCC. - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimum total credit hours for
degree completion 60
Know about closed/competitive programs. - CORRECT ANSWER-Competitive
majors are undergraduate programs that have specific admissions requirements
unique to the program itself.
What are ways that universities help ensure your successful transition as a
transfer student? - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply early, Stay focused while
attending your community college, Connect early with transfer admissions at the
university or in your program area, Know how many credit hours you need to
transfer, know what GPA is required and research the program of study, Be
proactive and always plan ahead, Visit the college campuses.
, What are some things that you can do to ensure a successful transition as a
transfer student? - CORRECT ANSWER-Make sure you find out where your
classes are before they start, make friendships with teachers and students on
campus, and do your best to excel in every subject/course that you are taking.
What are the 6 key attributes of successful college students? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence,
Interdependence, Self-Efficacy, and Accountability
What does the SMART acronym stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Specific →
Be clear and well defined.
Measurable → Be precise with amounts and dates and make sure you can
measure your degree of success.
Attainable → Be realistic. Challenge yourself, but be sure to set goals that are
possible to achieve.
Relevant → Make sure the goals are headed in the direction you want your life
and career to take.
Time Specific → Your goals must have a deadline or timeframe to be
accomplished.
What is the CAA? - CORRECT ANSWER-Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement (CAA), college culture, paying for college, course planning, student
affairs, career exploration, researching information on four-year institutions,
strategic planning, critical thinking, and communication skills for a successful
academic transition.
Be familiar with the UGETC - CORRECT ANSWER-Universal General Education
Transfer Component (UGETC) , are the courses that transfer for lower division
general education equivalency as part of the new CAA and comprises a
minimum of 30 semester hours of credit.
Be familiar with the areas/departments in Student Affairs. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Student Affairs focuses on developing the whole student. It is the goal
of promoting a marriage between the growth of intellectual development in the
classroom and social development outside the classroom. Student Affairs is a
,department or division of support services available to students at institutions of
higher education.
What is the TAAP? - CORRECT ANSWER-the Transfer Assured Admissions
Policy (TAAP), The TAAP assures admission to one of the 16 U.N.C. institutions
under the following conditions:
What is plagiarism? - CORRECT ANSWER-the practice of taking someone else's
work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.
Be familiar with possible consequences of academic misconduct. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Redoing or failing an assignment, Failing the course with a grade of
"F.", Loss of scholarships, Having a record of academic dishonesty/misconduct
on transcript, Reduction to final grade in course, Recommendation to a
remediation program, and Being dismissed from the class or the college.
Know how to correctly calculate a semester GPA. - CORRECT ANSWER-It is
calculated by dividing the total amount of quality grade points earned by the total
amount of credit hours attempted.
What are the 4 steps in the Decision Making Process? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Identify and Assess, Research and Develop Options, Make a
Decision, and Translate plan into action.
Be familiar with the academic success strategies that will promote your collegiate
success and degree completion. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Be familiar with Financial Aid eligibility. - CORRECT ANSWER-he Financial Aid
Office determines your eligibility for financial aid by taking the EFC number to
determine a student's financial need.
Be familiar with the expectations of students enrolled in online courses. -
CORRECT ANSWER-It requires a skill set that includes being an independent,
self-directed learner who is comfortable with technology and has effective time
management skills
,Be familiar with the different types of Financial Aid. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Grants,Scholarships, General scholarships, and FEDERAL COLLEGE
LOANS
Be familiar with college-related expenses. - CORRECT ANSWER-Tuition and
Fees. This includes the cost of required equipment, supplies and materials,
Books and Supplies, Transportation, Dependent Care Expenses,
Disability-related Expenses, Loan Fees, including origination and guarantee fees,
and Cost of First Professional Credentials.
Know about academic progress standards - CORRECT ANSWER-Good
Standing—Students must maintain 2.0 or above.
Academic Warning—GPA falls below 2.0.
Academic Probation—If term GPA does not improve to a minimum 2.0 by the end
of the Warning term.
Academic Suspension—If term GPA does not improve to a minimum 2.0 by the
end of the Probation term.
Leadership skills - CORRECT ANSWER-Communication, Motivation, Positivity,
Responsibility, Creativity, and Trustworthiness.
Know about the minimum requirements you need to complete an Associate in
Arts Degree at CPCC. - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimum total credit hours for
degree completion 60
Know about closed/competitive programs. - CORRECT ANSWER-Competitive
majors are undergraduate programs that have specific admissions requirements
unique to the program itself.
What are ways that universities help ensure your successful transition as a
transfer student? - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply early, Stay focused while
attending your community college, Connect early with transfer admissions at the
university or in your program area, Know how many credit hours you need to
transfer, know what GPA is required and research the program of study, Be
proactive and always plan ahead, Visit the college campuses.
, What are some things that you can do to ensure a successful transition as a
transfer student? - CORRECT ANSWER-Make sure you find out where your
classes are before they start, make friendships with teachers and students on
campus, and do your best to excel in every subject/course that you are taking.
