College Vocab
Name one of the common tests that one can take to get into college?
What is ACT or SAT
What is a resume?
A document that details their background, skills, experience and abilities.
If you graduate from high school in MA, are you allowed to go to school in another state or country?
Yes, you can attend any college/uni you get accepted into.
Before he was Captain America, what occupation/career field was Steve Rogers in?
The Military
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This is a subject you spend the majority of your time studying in college.
What is a college Major
What is a trade school? aka a vocational school?
Educational institution that trains students for a specific job or trade skill.
T or F, all college/uni in US are private educational institutions?
false, there are both public and private institutions
T or F, once you are on a career path, you cannot change directions
false, you can always make changes to your career based upon your interests or life events.
Name as many colleges/universities as you can (1 min)
1 min to complete
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Avg
What is the difference b/w hourly pay and salary pay?
Hourly: paid set amount per hour for time worked
Salary: fixed compensation for labor over span of time (yearly)
A Bachelors degree typically takes how long to complete?
4 years
If your job is to study buildings, your career field would be in what?
Architecture
Name as many real life expenses you would have as an adult? (Bills, payments)
points for having a list item not on any other teams list
What are extracurricular activities in college?
activities you do outside of class; i.e. sports, clubs, student organizations/unions
Name 2 careers that are in the trades
Carpenter, electrician, plumber, HVAC, mason, welder, etc.
while you are in college, are you allowed to change your major or area of study? Yes or No
Yes, you can change your major at any time. This would possibly affect your expected year of graduation
What degree would you need to have in order to be a dental hygenist?
2 year; Associates degree
Name 1 of 3 ways you can pay for college/uni
Grants/Scholarships, Loans, Work Study
What is tuition
Tuition is the cost to attend college/university for a period of time
A job/position (sometimes unpaid) that you complete in order to get hands-on training for a specific job
internship or apprenticeship
Do you have to be a US citizen to attend college in US? Yes or No?
No, you do not have to be a US citizen to attend college.
What is the typical yearly salary for a dental hygienist?
$200,000
Application program that allows you to apply for financial aid for college/uni
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)