College
What is the acceptance rate of community college?
What is:
100%
How many years does it take a FULL TIME student to complete their Associate's Degree?
What is:
2 years
True or False: You are eligible for FREE Community College if you already have an Associate's Degree.
What is:
TRUE!
As long as you don't have 2 Associate's Degrees, you are still eligible!
What type of school can you attend to work on hair, skin, and nails?
What is:
Cosmetology School
What Clubhouse job involves customer service, selling of goods, and money handling?
What is:
Blue Parrot
Who would be a good reference for a college application?
What is:
A supervisor/former supervisor, teacher, community/religious leader, etc.
What degree of study involves economics, marketing, and finance?
What is:
Business
How many classes do you need to be enrolled in per semester to be eligible for FREE Community College?
What is:
6 credits, usually 2 classes
What type of school involves food preparation, cooking, and presenting meals?
What is:
Culinary School
Who is currently working our 2 TE positions, and where?
What is:
Gabe C.- Newton Free Library
Tom S.- ACCS Dedham
What is the form that you MUST fill out to be eligible for Federal Financial Aid?
What is:
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
What area of study can you pursue if you are interested in a job with computers?
What is:
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology (IT), etc.
How long do you have to be a resident of Massachusetts to become eligible for FREE Community College?
What is:
1 year
What is Esthetician School?
What is:
Type of school that works specifically on skincare treatments and facials.
What local Community College do multiple members such as Cecilia, Gabe, and Phil currently attend or will be attending this fall?
What is:
MassBay Community College
If you are interested in touring a college, what should you do?
What is:
Go on school website, see if there are tours to sign up for, find a phone number to call admissions office, schedule a tour/meeting with someone.
Graduates with this degree often work in government agencies, law firms, or non-profit organizations, advocating for social justice and equality.
What is:
Political Science, Legal Studies, Law
True or False: Once you become eligible for FREE Community College, your grades don't matter.
What is:
FALSE! You must maintain satisfactory academic progress. (Minimum of 1.5-2.0 GPA)
What type of program do you pursue to work on car repairs and maintenance?
What is:
Automotive Technology Program
What food safety certification did members and staff complete for the Food and Events unit except Shams?
What is:
ServSafe Certification
Name 5 community colleges in Massachusetts.
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What degree/major focuses on a broad range of studies that provides a well-rounded education?
What is:
Liberal Arts
(Focuses on developing critical thinking, communication, analytical skills, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, etc.)
Can you take FREE courses just for fun/academic curiosity?
What is:
NO! You are more than welcome to take classes you are interested in, but you need to be working towards a degree/certificate to receive free classes, not just for fun.
What type of degrees do Vocational programs typically lead to?
What is:
Certificates, Diplomas, Associate Degrees
What temporary job do several of our members work every year around Christmas time?
What is:
Salvation Army Bell Ringing