College Knowledge
True or False: A Bachelor's degree takes at least 6 years of school to complete.
False, however it takes many people more than 4 years to finish.
What does AP stand for? Bonus: What does IB Stand for?
Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate
How long does it take to become a lawyer? How many years
8 years
TRUE OR FALSE: Your memory alone is always reliable.
False
What does NGC stand for?
Ninth Grade Counts
What is the name of the website we used to do our college research and create a college list.
College Board
What is college prep and when should you start?
Getting ready for college by deciding what classes and extracurriculars to take in high school. And learning how to study. You should start asap.
List at least 3 careers that require more than a bachelor's degree. BONUS POINTs if you list more.
Surgeon, Doctor, Dentist, Architect, Forensic Pathologist, psychologist, minister/ priest/ rabbi, lawyer, university professor
A note taking method consisting of two columns and a summary section.
Cornell Notes. Bonus points if you can tell me the state and city Cornell university is in.
What is the name of the mental health curriculum we use?
Second step
Define Match, Reach, and Safety schools.
Match- gpa and test scores align with the schools' averages.
Reach- your gpa and test scores are lower than the schools' averages.
Safety- - your gpa and test scores are higher than the schools' averages.
Why is taking AP and or IB classes beneficial?
You can earn college credit and save money if you pass the exam.
What does it mean to be professional? (Hint: There are two definitions) WORTH TRIPLE POINTS
1. Following a set of standards that an individual is expected to adhere to in a workplace
2. Complete training to develop the skills necessary to receive some kind of certification
What does KWL stand for? TRICK QUESTION: if you get this wrong you loose extra points
Know
Want to know
Learned
Explain the rules of fruit basket/ I love my neighbor in as much detail as possible
answers may vary slightly
How do you decide what colleges to apply to? List at least three factors you should consider?
Answers will vary
What is a High school Transcript?
certified record of a student throughout a course of study having full enrollment history including all courses attempted, grades earned and degrees and awards conferred.
How many years of school do you need to be a dental hygienist? BONUS POINTS: Tell me what that degree is called.
2 years: Associates Degree
Why is taking notes important?
Answers may vary
What are my favorite kind of commercials?
Insurance
List at least three schools we researched to create the college posters
Wayne State, Wooster, Grandvalley?
Pretend you're a high school counselor. What kind of classes and extracurriculars would you recommend to a student that wants a career in the stem field.
AP classes: Biology, chemistry, computer science, AP Seminar, Physics, calculus.
Extracurriculars: robotics, mathletes, etc.
What is the difference between a bachelor's, associate, and masters degree?
Bachelors take 4 years to earn, associates takes two years, and masters takes 6-8 years
What goes in the "cue column" in cornell notes?
A few key words that represent a main idea.
Name everyone of your peers
Names