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COUNSELING 21: ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE CHALLENGE EXAM
Complete and pass the Counseling 21 Challenge Exam. Students who successfully pass the exam
(70% or better) meet this requirement.

I wish you continued success in your educational and career experiences.

Dr. Ignacio PandoCounselor/Instructor

Multiple Choice Directions: Choose the best Answer to each question.

1. Hartnell College is a

a) University
b) Four year college
c) Private technical school
d) Community college

2. Approximately how much money should you expect to spend per year on college expenses, including books, supplies and tuition, at Hartnell College?

a) $ 1,000
b) $ 500
c) $ 1,500
d) $15,000

3. Hartnell College offers the following opportunities

a) Transfer courses
b) Personal enrichment classes
c) A.A & A.S. Degree & Certificate programs
d) Job skills
e) All of the above

4. Hartnell College is on the __________________ system.

a) Quarter
b) Semester
c) Tri-Semester
d) Year-round

5. What is the average age of students enrolled at Hartnell College?

a) 18-19 years
b) 48-50
c) 38-40
d) 28-30

6. How many units should a student enroll in to be considered a full-time student?

a) 12
b) 15
c) 9
d) 10

7. The purpose of General Education requirements is to assist the student to

a) Develop a perspective on a number of subject areas.
b) Develop better thinking abilities.
c) Explore various career directions.
d) All of the above.

8. An A.A. or A.S. degree consists of successfully completing a total of 60 semester units which include the following:

a) 21 general education (G.E.) units.
b) Required courses for your major.
c) Elective courses.
d) All of the above.

9. A Certificate of Achievement consists of the following coursework:

a) G.E. courses only.
b) Required courses for the certificate only.
c) Any courses you choose to take.
d) All of the above.

10. The best time to see a counselor to develop an Educational Plan is

a) During registration.
b) Semester prior to registration.
c) About a month after the semester begins.
d) The first week of classes.

11. Information on the Code of Student Conduct and Student Grievance Procedures can be obtained through

a) The college catalog.
b) The Vice President of Student Services.
c) The Counseling Department.
d) Policies & Procedures Relating to Student Rights, Responsibilities,
& Grievance Process pamphlets.
e) All the above.

12. In order to receive a credit in a class offered for letter grade and/or credit/no credit, a student must

a) Pass the class with a "C" or better.
b) Submit a form to Admissions and Records during the first quarter of the semester.
c) Earn at least a "D" grade.
d) Tell the instructor you wish Credit/No Credit status.
e) A and B.

13. Time schedules make school assignments and obligations more manageable by

a) Listing only the most important tasks.
b) Arranging them in order of priority.
c) Dividing them into blocks.
d) Automatically including recreation time.

14. Learning begins with

a) Recitation
b) Information gathering.
c) Thinking process.
d) One well-defined idea.

15. The best way to prepare for a college class exam is by

a) Determining the format of the test as soon as possible.
b) Going over tests from previous terms.
c) Studying to the point of recall.
d) None of the above.
e) All of the above.

16. The most successful way to solve a math or science problem is to

a) Ask the instructor a precise, well thought out question.
b) Use a programmed workbook or other study guide.
c) Write down everything you think may be pertinent.
d) Recall how you solved a similar problem.
e) All of the above.

17. Students who are on academic probation need to

a) Meet with a counselor each month.
b) Review their Educational Plan with a counselor.
c) Attend probation advising sessions.
d) All of the above.

18. The cooperative agreement between the college and a student to work together to reach the student's educational objective is called

a) Matriculation
b) An educational plan
c) An educational ideal
d) A student/institutional plan

19. A student interested in transferring to a California State University should follow

a) A.A. Degree requirements
b) CSU General Education Breadth requirements.
c) CAN agreements.
d) None of the above.

20. A Transfer Admissions Agreement guarantees admission to the

a) University and major.
b) Major only.
c) University only.
d) None of the above.

21. What happens if a student does not make up an incomplete grade?

a) The "I" remains on their transcript indefinitely.
b) The grade reverts to an "F".
c) The grade reverts to whatever grade the instructor designates.
d) The student must repeat the course.

22. A student who is having difficulty with his/her class work should

a) Not worry, keep going, and hope for a better grade.
b) Quit going and let the instructor drop you
c) Meet with the instructor during the instructor's office hours.
d) Copy from another student's test.

23. A student interested in transferring to a University of California campus should

a) Complete GE requirements for the A.A./A.S. Degree.
b) Always complete the IGETC requirements and enroll in "major" classes after transferring.
c) Take all classes on a Credit/No Credit basis if they are concerned about their GPA.
d) Work with a counselor to determine which courses are UC accepted.

24. If you attend a three (3) unit class which meets three(3) hours per week, how many hours a week should you spend studying for this class?

a) 2-3 hours
b) 3-5 hours
c) 6-9 hours
d) 12-15 hours

25. Financial aid assistance is available

a) For full time students only.
b) Through state and federal grants and loans.
c) For students enrolled in more than 6 units.
d) To students with a declared career objective.
e) For students who apply and meet qualifications.

26. A student transferring, as a Junior, to a CSU must complete a minimum of ________ transferable semester units

a) 60
b) 56
c) 39
d) 50

27. The graduation requirements at Hartnell College include all except one of the following:

a) 60 semester units.
b) GPA of 2.0 or greater.
c) One ethnic study course.
d) Competency in a second language.

28. The matriculation process can be described as

a) A unique process offered at Hartnell College.
b) The process each student will follow from registration to graduation, transfer, or work.
c) Compliance with regulating educational codes.
d) Both b and c.

29. Free tutoring is available for students who are

a) Having difficulty in a class.
b) Failing a class.
c) Referred by their instructor.
d) Referred by their counselor.
e) All of the above.

30. Student Services includes such services as

a) Job Bank.
b) Counseling.
c) Financial Aid.
d) Admissions and Re-Entry Program.
e) All of the above

31. Where does a student go to obtain an on-campus job?

a) College Personnel Office
b) Their counselor
c) Financial Aid Office
d) Job Bank

32. Students seeking full or part-time employment in their areas of study should talk with

a) Their instructors.
b) The job bank.
c) Their counselor.
d) All of the above.
e) None of the above.

33. A student would go to the Admissions & Records Office for all except of the following:

a) To petition to graduate.
b) To obtain an official transcript.
c) To purchase a parking permit.
d) To register for classes.

34. A student wishing to drop a class and receive a "W" must

a) Obtain instructor's signature on the drop card and submit form to A&R by the 14th week of the semester.
b) Simply stop attending class regardless of how many weeks remain in the semester.
c) Be in poor academic standing, i.e. have less than a "C" in the class.
d) Obtain instructor's signature on the drop card and submit form to A&R by the second week of the semester.

35. The term "catalog rights" refers to a student's options to follow degree or certificate requirements in effect at the time of their entrance to Hartnell College or any catalog year thereafter providing that the student maintains

a) At least a 2.0 GPA.
b) Continuous enrollment; enrolling in both Fall & Spring semesters each year.
c) Continuous enrollment in academic/vocational courses.
d) None of the above.


TRUE/FALSE directions: Fill in the bubble

36. A student with 12 or more units completed could be placed on Probation for either poor academic performance or for failing to complete more that 50% of his/her classes.

a. True b. False

37. Hartnell College offers three methods of registration: ASAP; mail-in; and in-person registration.

a. True b. False

38. At Hartnell College, the grade "W" becomes an "F" after two semesters.

a. True b. False

39. Requirements for an A.A. or A.S. degree and university transfer requirements are the same.

a. True b. False

40. A maximum of 70 transferable units will be accepted at a CSU.

a. True b. False

41. It is a good idea to complete all your "Major" requirements before taking "General Education" courses.

a. True b. False

42. Courses numbered 200 and under are transferable to four year colleges.

a. True b. False

43. Regular attendance in most classes is of little importance as long as you read the textbook.

a. True b. False

44. Where you sit in the classroom may affect your performance in class and the grade you earn.

a. True b. False

45. To remain in good academic s standing, you need to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5

a. True b. False

46. Classes taken at some Private Technical Vocational Colleges are transferable to Hartnell College.

a. True b. False

47. Financial Aid is very difficult to obtain so you should just forget about applying.

a. True b. False

48. To keep your Financial Aid, you need to earn "B"s in your classes.

a. True b. False

49. If you decide to drop a class, you can simply stop attending that class.

a. True b. False

50. College students who work during the week should save their homework for weekends when they will have more long blocks of time for studying.

a. True b. False

51. The secret to getting through college isn't so much brain power as your will power and time management.

a. True b. False


Matching Directions: Match the definition with the correct term.

Term:

Definition:

52. IGETC

a)
b)
c)
d)



a). Guide requirements for students wishing to transfer to a University of California
b). Academic preparation required in order to enroll in a specific course.
c). Agreements between accredited colleges and Universities.
d). Guideline requirements for students wishing to transfer to a California State University.
53. Articulation

a)
b)
c)
d)



a). Guide requirements for students wishing to transfer to a University of California
b). Academic preparation required in order to enroll in a specific course.
c). Agreements between accredited colleges and Universities.
d). Guideline requirements for students wishing to transfer to a California State University.
54. Prerequisite

a)
b)
c)
d)



a). Guide requirements for students wishing to transfer to a University of California
b). Academic preparation required in order to enroll in a specific course.
c). Agreements between accredited colleges and Universities.
d). Guideline requirements for students wishing to transfer to a California State University.
55. General Education Breadth

a)
b)
c)
d)



a). Guide requirements for students wishing to transfer to a University of California
b). Academic preparation required in order to enroll in a specific course.
c). Agreements between accredited colleges and Universities.
d). Guideline requirements for students wishing to transfer to a California State University.

Services provided


Campus office

56. Educational planning, personal issues
academic procedures.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
a). Learning Skills Center/ Anx
b). Financial Aid Office/ Anx 101
c). Counseling/Guidance Office /C151
d). Career Center/ Merrill Hall 3
e). Transfer Center /Portable Unit


57. Self-paced instruction in basic skills
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

a). Learning Skills Center/ Anx
b). Financial Aid Office/ Anx 101
c). Counseling/Guidance Office /C151
d). Career Center/ Merrill Hall 3
e). Transfer Center /Portable Unit

58. Personality Assessments, Aptitude and
Interest Assessments, Occupational Information
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

a). Learning Skills Center/ Anx
b). Financial Aid Office/ Anx 101
c). Counseling/Guidance Office /C151
d). Career Center/ Merrill Hall 3
e). Transfer Center /Portable Unit

59. PELL Grant, Cal Grant A, Board of
Governors Grant
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

a). Learning Skills Center/ Anx
b). Financial Aid Office/ Anx 101
c). Counseling/Guidance Office /C151
d). Career Center/ Merrill Hall 3
e). Transfer Center /Portable Unit

60. CSU and UC transfer assistance
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

a). Learning Skills Center/ Anx
b). Financial Aid Office/ Anx 101
c). Counseling/Guidance Office /C151
d). Career Center/ Merrill Hall 3
e). Transfer Center /Portable Unit

61. Tutoring, Study assistance
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

a). Disabled Students Programs & Services .....(DSPS) /HCC102
b). International Student Services/ Anx 105
c). Job Bank / Merrill Hall 3
d). Tutorial Center/ Anx 108
e). Extended Opportunity Program & Services/ Anx104

62. Testing accommodations, elevator keys, Learning Disability assessment
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

a). Disabled Students Programs & Services .....(DSPS) /HCC102
b). International Student Services/ Anx 105
c). Job Bank / Merrill Hall 3
d). Tutorial Center/ Anx 108
e). Extended Opportunity Program & Services/ Anx104

63. TOEFL examinations, international recruitment, advisement, orientation and student club
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

a). Disabled Students Programs & Services .....(DSPS) /HCC102
b). International Student Services/ Anx 105
c). Job Bank / Merrill Hall 3
d). Tutorial Center/ Anx 108
e). Extended Opportunity Program & Services/ Anx104

64. Community employment announcements
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

a). Disabled Students Programs & Services .....(DSPS) /HCC102
b). International Student Services/ Anx 105
c). Job Bank / Merrill Hall 3
d). Tutorial Center/ Anx 108
e). Extended Opportunity Program & Services/ Anx104

65. Grants & counseling for students with educational and financial disadvantage
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

a). Disabled Students Programs & Services .....(DSPS) /HCC102
b). International Student Services/ Anx 105
c). Job Bank / Merrill Hall 3
d). Tutorial Center/ Anx 108
e). Extended Opportunity Program & Services/ Anx104





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