High School
Name 3 core classes that you would take in high school
Math (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Financial Literacy, Calculus)
English (Literature, Language and Composition)
Social Studies (History, World Cultures)
Science (Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Forensics, Physics)
Other requirements: Health, Gym, Art,
The course of study you pick when you attend college
A major
What is the average length of trade school programs?
6 months - 2 years
BFUHS
Bellows Falls Union High School
The degree you need to work at Dunkin, Starbucks or other fast food restaurants
No degree required!
Sophomore year (10th grade) and above
What is the difference between a grant, a scholarship and a loan?
Grants and Scholarships you don't have to pay back, a loan you will need to pay back.
What type of degree do most trade schools require?
HS Diploma or GED
VSAC
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
The degree you need to become a pharmacy technician or a Licensed Nursing Assistant
HS Diploma or GED AND a state license
What is the program that allows high schoolers to take two college classes (up to $8000) for free?
Dual Enrollment
What is the difference between an Associates Degree and a Bachelors Degree?
Associates - 2 years
Bachelors - 4 years
Which is quicker to complete: trade school or college?
Trade school!
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The degree you need to become an engineer
What is the program that allows you to get 30 college credits for free during your senior of high school at a VT state college?
Early College
What is the name of the application website/portal that allows you to apply for most colleges?
The Common App
These trades are among the high paying job opportunities in Vermont
Class A Truck Driver, Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Power Lineman, Construction
USA (no not the country)
Unified Scholarship Application
The degree you need to become a dental hygienist
An associates degree (2 year degree)
WRCC (Windham Regional Career Center)
RVTC (River Valley Technical Center)
Fun Fact: This is the oldest college in the United States
Harvard University (founded in 1636)
Fun Fact: The first trade school in the United States is considered to be the North Bennet Street School which opened in Boston in this year
1881
CCV
Community College of Vermont
The degree you need if you want to be a social worker or a school principal
Master's Degree