ACA 122 Final Exam Study Guide
Understand the expectations of college students and how college is different from
high school.
-Actively prepare for class
-Participate in class
-Seek out resources when you need help
-Be responsible for your own learning
Know what information should be included on a college syllabus.
-Instructor's contact information (Phone, email, office location & office hours)
-Important class policies (Attendance, withdrawal, late work, grading policies)
-Outline of instruction (Schedule, test dates, assignments, & homework)
Discuss the importance of attendance in college and understand the difference
between dropping a class and withdrawing from a class.
Courses dropped after the last day to drop for the term and on or before the 60% date of
the semester or term are considered withdrawals.
Know the difference between the grades of W and WF.
The grade of WP counts the same as a grade of W in the determination of the student's
GPA.
Grade of W
Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn for any reason, including attendance policy
violations, on or before the 60% point are assigned a grade of W.
Grade of WP
Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn after the 60% point with legitimate,
extenuating circumstances, will be assigned a grade of WP.
,Grade of NA
Students who never attend and do not drop on or before the drop deadline are assigned a
grade of NA (never attended).
Grade of WF
Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn after the 60% point with no legitimate,
extenuating circumstances will be assigned a grade of WF. If a student stops attending
class before the last test, final project, or final exam and has violated the attendance
policy, that student will receive the grade of WF. The grade of WF counts the same as an
F in the determination of the student's GPA.
Grade of F
A grade of F indicates that the student completed the class but earned the F (failing)
grade. If a student stops attending class before the last test, final project, or final exam but
has not violated the attendance policy, that student will receive the grade earned,
including zeros for the work missed.
Grade of I
A grade of I (incomplete) may be given at the discretion of the instructor if the instructor
decides that the student (who has contacted the instructor to request an incomplete) has
a legitimate reason for missing the last test, final project, final exam, or other assignment.
Know how to calculate a GPA.
Total Grade Points/Total Credit Hours = GPA
What is plagiarism and what are the consequences?
Taking someones ideas without permission or citation. Results in failing grade in
assignment or course
What is financial literacy?
The knowledge and skill set necessary to be an informed consumer and manage finances
effectively
What is a credit score and why is it important?
, A credit score is a statistical number that evaluates a consumer's creditworthiness and is
based on credit history. Lenders use credit scores to evaluate the probability that an
individual will repay his or her debts. A person's credit score ranges from 300 to 850, and
the higher the score, the more financially trustworthy a person is considered to be.
What financial aid options are available to students?
Grants, work-study programs, and loans
Grants
Monies that do NOT have to be paid back
Work-study programs
Require employment in order to be paid
Loans
Monies that will have to be repaid; repayment begins 6 months after graduation from a
program or if a student drops below 6 credit hours
What is Satisfactory Academic Progress and how is it measured?
To maintain financial aid eligibility, students must meet SAP criteria:
-Cumulative GPA of 2.0
-Cumulative credit hour completion rate of 67%
-Attempt no more than 150% of credit hours required for graduation
What is goal discernment and what are the stages?
Self-Assessment, Goal Exploration, Goal Setting
What is a Holland Code and what are the 6 personality types it
identifies?
Proposes six personality types matched with six work environments:
Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional
(summarized as RIASEC)
Understand the expectations of college students and how college is different from
high school.
-Actively prepare for class
-Participate in class
-Seek out resources when you need help
-Be responsible for your own learning
Know what information should be included on a college syllabus.
-Instructor's contact information (Phone, email, office location & office hours)
-Important class policies (Attendance, withdrawal, late work, grading policies)
-Outline of instruction (Schedule, test dates, assignments, & homework)
Discuss the importance of attendance in college and understand the difference
between dropping a class and withdrawing from a class.
Courses dropped after the last day to drop for the term and on or before the 60% date of
the semester or term are considered withdrawals.
Know the difference between the grades of W and WF.
The grade of WP counts the same as a grade of W in the determination of the student's
GPA.
Grade of W
Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn for any reason, including attendance policy
violations, on or before the 60% point are assigned a grade of W.
Grade of WP
Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn after the 60% point with legitimate,
extenuating circumstances, will be assigned a grade of WP.
,Grade of NA
Students who never attend and do not drop on or before the drop deadline are assigned a
grade of NA (never attended).
Grade of WF
Students who withdraw or who are withdrawn after the 60% point with no legitimate,
extenuating circumstances will be assigned a grade of WF. If a student stops attending
class before the last test, final project, or final exam and has violated the attendance
policy, that student will receive the grade of WF. The grade of WF counts the same as an
F in the determination of the student's GPA.
Grade of F
A grade of F indicates that the student completed the class but earned the F (failing)
grade. If a student stops attending class before the last test, final project, or final exam but
has not violated the attendance policy, that student will receive the grade earned,
including zeros for the work missed.
Grade of I
A grade of I (incomplete) may be given at the discretion of the instructor if the instructor
decides that the student (who has contacted the instructor to request an incomplete) has
a legitimate reason for missing the last test, final project, final exam, or other assignment.
Know how to calculate a GPA.
Total Grade Points/Total Credit Hours = GPA
What is plagiarism and what are the consequences?
Taking someones ideas without permission or citation. Results in failing grade in
assignment or course
What is financial literacy?
The knowledge and skill set necessary to be an informed consumer and manage finances
effectively
What is a credit score and why is it important?
, A credit score is a statistical number that evaluates a consumer's creditworthiness and is
based on credit history. Lenders use credit scores to evaluate the probability that an
individual will repay his or her debts. A person's credit score ranges from 300 to 850, and
the higher the score, the more financially trustworthy a person is considered to be.
What financial aid options are available to students?
Grants, work-study programs, and loans
Grants
Monies that do NOT have to be paid back
Work-study programs
Require employment in order to be paid
Loans
Monies that will have to be repaid; repayment begins 6 months after graduation from a
program or if a student drops below 6 credit hours
What is Satisfactory Academic Progress and how is it measured?
To maintain financial aid eligibility, students must meet SAP criteria:
-Cumulative GPA of 2.0
-Cumulative credit hour completion rate of 67%
-Attempt no more than 150% of credit hours required for graduation
What is goal discernment and what are the stages?
Self-Assessment, Goal Exploration, Goal Setting
What is a Holland Code and what are the 6 personality types it
identifies?
Proposes six personality types matched with six work environments:
Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional
(summarized as RIASEC)
