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The calculated average of letter grades earned in high school is called _____.
The calculated average of letter grades earned in high school is called _____.
grade point average
A cumulative grade point average differs from a grade point average because it factors in:
A cumulative grade point average differs from a grade point average because it factors in:
grades earned in all semesters up to the most recent semester
The basic formula to calculate a student's GPA is the:
The basic formula to calculate a student's GPA is the:
addition of all grade points in completed courses divided by the number of classes completed
A postsecondary school that has a set of requirements for admission is called a:
A postsecondary school that has a set of requirements for admission is called a:
A selective college usually requires more years of _____ than a high school requires.
A selective college usually requires more years of _____ than a high school requires.
All of the following are normally required for admission to a selective college except:
All of the following are normally required for admission to a selective college except:
The official record of a high school student's performance is called:
The official record of a high school student's performance is called:
Which of the following is listed on a high school transcript?
Which of the following is listed on a high school transcript?
Who at the school maintains students' high school transcripts?
Who at the school maintains students' high school transcripts?
A grade of A is worth _____ grade points.
A grade of A is worth _____ grade points.
A grade of B is worth _____ grade points.
A grade of B is worth _____ grade points.
A grade of D is worth _____ grade points.
A grade of D is worth _____ grade points.
A(n) _____ GPA includes the additional grade points provided to a student for completing advanced, honors, dual enrollment, AP, or IB courses.
A(n) _____ GPA includes the additional grade points provided to a student for completing advanced, honors, dual enrollment, AP, or IB courses.
Which of the following would not count toward a weighted GPA?
Which of the following would not count toward a weighted GPA?
The highest GPA you could achieve if your school allows for weighted credit is:
The highest GPA you could achieve if your school allows for weighted credit is:
Many colleges review students' scores on the _____ or _____ before deciding whether to offer them admission.
Many colleges review students' scores on the _____ or _____ before deciding whether to offer them admission.
ACT scores and _____ are often included on high school transcripts.
ACT scores and _____ are often included on high school transcripts.
A transcript must bear a(n) _____ to be considered official.
A transcript must bear a(n) _____ to be considered official.
A subject area in which students learn the fundamentals of a foreign language such as vocabulary, verb conjugation, and grammar is called _____.
A subject area in which students learn the fundamentals of a foreign language such as vocabulary, verb conjugation, and grammar is called _____.
Which of the following is a focal point of world languages in high school?
Which of the following is a focal point of world languages in high school?
All of the following are features of world language courses except:
All of the following are features of world language courses except:
A postsecondary school that does not have a set of admission requirements such as a minimum GPA or test scores is called a(n):
A postsecondary school that does not have a set of admission requirements such as a minimum GPA or test scores is called a(n):
Which of the following is an example of an open college?
Which of the following is an example of an open college?
What is the minimum requirement to enroll in an open college?
What is the minimum requirement to enroll in an open college?
The official at a high school who maintains students' personal and academic records is called a(n) _____.
The official at a high school who maintains students' personal and academic records is called a(n) _____.
The registrar does all of the following except:
The registrar does all of the following except:
A registrar can be found at any of the following except:
A registrar can be found at any of the following except:
The measure of how a student's performance compares with that of other students in his or her class is called _____.
The measure of how a student's performance compares with that of other students in his or her class is called _____.
All of the following are reasons why class rank is important for your academic success except:
All of the following are reasons why class rank is important for your academic success except:
What is another way to express class rank?
What is another way to express class rank?
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Study Notes
Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Grade point average (GPA) is the calculated average of letter grades earned in high school.
- Cumulative GPA includes grades from all semesters to date, while standard GPA only considers completed courses.
- GPA is calculated by adding all grade points earned in courses and dividing by the number of classes completed.
Selective and Open Colleges
- A selective college has specific admission requirements, unlike an open college which does not enforce minimum GPA or standardized test scores.
- Selective colleges often require additional years of world languages for admission.
- Community colleges are examples of open colleges, requiring no minimum enrollment criteria.
High School Transcripts
- The official record of a student’s performance is called a high school transcript.
- Transcripts list various information, including immunization records, and must have a signature or school stamp to be considered official.
- The registrar is responsible for maintaining students' high school transcripts and personal records.
Grading System
- An 'A' is worth 4.0 grade points, 'B' is worth 3.0, and 'D' is worth 1.0.
- Weighted GPAs account for additional points from advanced courses like AP, honors, or dual enrollment; however, some classes like high school biology do not contribute to a weighted GPA.
- The highest GPA possible in a weighted system is 4.0.
College Admissions Testing
- Colleges often review standardized test scores from the ACT or SAT when deciding admission.
- Both ACT and SAT scores are typically included on high school transcripts and factored into admission decisions.
Class Rank
- Class rank measures a student’s performance compared to peers and can be expressed as percentile rank.
- Class rank is significant for academic success but does not limit college attendance to only those in the top 20 percent.
World Languages
- World languages courses focus on fundamentals like vocabulary, verb conjugation, and grammar, incorporating cultural education.
- Features typically taught in world language courses do not include psychology of native speakers.
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