PUENTE
What is the official name of this program?
Escalera
What is a Resume?
document used for internships/ jobs, volunteer positions that shows employers your experience and strengths
How many credits should I have by the end of freshman year?
50 credits
List 1 community college
Trade Tech, LACC, ELAC, (any in the LACCD)
What 3 states share a boarder with California?
Arizona, Nevada and Oregon
List one presentation we have gone over (College and Career Loteria doesn't count)
GPA, What is College?, Career Exploration, GoL, Media & Entertainment, DITL, professionalism, College Experience, College Research
What is a cover letter?
One page document submitted along with resume (when needed) that highlights relevant skills and motivation in apply to a specific role
If I get a "C" in a college class how many points do I get?
3 points because a college class weighs more than a regular HS class
Colleges look at your A-G grades. What are the A-G courses (List them all)
History, English, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Visual & Performing Arts, and College Prep Elective
What was the first pixar movie?
Toy Story
What are the names of your PUENTE Leads? (bonus for 50 extra points: what schools did they attend?)
Irvin & Citlally (Irvine- LACC & UCI, Citlally- UCSB)
What is something that will help you stand out after your interview with a potential employer?
Ask for a business card to send a follow-up email
What is Dual Enrollment?
Getting to take college classes at a local community college and get college credit (if class is passed) while being in HS
What is "freshman 15"?
When you gain 15 lbs your first yr because you are cooking for yourself, ordering take out, and enjoying your buffest style meal plan
What is the world's most earthquake-prone country?
Japan
When will it be our last workshop?
April 17
How long should your resume/ cover letter be?
1 page max but if you are a working professional with multiple experiences, your resume will be longer than 1 pg
Im currently a senior in HS, who should I ask to help me fill out the FAFSA/ CADAA application?
Counselors!
What is a dorm room essential?
Bed Sheets, shower shoes, mini fridge, room decor etc. Anything to make life livable
What are the three types of rock?
Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic
Where is PUENTE located (cross streets)
4th & Boyle
What are the 5 types of interviews?
Phone interviews, video interviews, in person interviews, panel interviews, and Technical or case study (working interviews)
How many credits do I need in order to graduate HS?
210 credits
Describe what a lecture is/ how it looks like
classrooms that holds hundreds of students with stadium/ movie theater like seating.
How many elements are in the periodic table?
118