College $$
Tuition
What is your main course of study called?
Major
What is a trade job?
A job that requires specialized training, but not a college degree
EX: construction, manufacturing, cosmetology, etc.
What is a document I need to apply for a job?
Resume
What degree is Ms. Alduk pursuing?
Masters
What is the federal aid application called?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
What is a 4-year degree called?
Bachelor's Degree
What is a certification?
A focused-study/training for a professional career
EX:EMT, CMA, etc.
What is a letter you write to an employer to get a job?
Cover letter
How many cats does Ms. Alduk have?
What is the New York state financial aid called?
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
What is a 2-year degree called?
Associate's Degree
What are the branches of the military?
** Hint there's 6!
Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
What are the stages of applying to a job?
1. Submit Resume/Cover Letter
2. Interview
3. Get hired!
What neighborhood is Ms. Alduk from?
Astoria
What is the scholarship for CUNY/SUNY schools offered by New York state?
Excelsior Scholarship
What is a secondary course of study called? (usually 15-18 credits)
Minor
What is an apprenticeship program?
A paid job with on the job training, classroom learning, a mentorship, that ends with certification of a trade, usually through a union
What should be on your resume?
Previous work experience, clubs/extracurriculars, high school diploma, etc.
What is Ms. Alduk's favorite soda?
What is the difference between grants & loans?
Grant = Don't Pay Back
Loans = Must Pay Back
What is a post-graduate degree?
Master's Degree or Ph.D/Doctorate
What test do you need to take if you choose to go into the military?
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
What is on the job training you can receive?
Internship, usually unpaid
But there's ways to get funded internships at university
What is Ms. Alduk's family background?
Croatian & Serbian