Financial Aid
If you want to borrow money for college and pay it back after you get a job, what is that called?
Loan
This degree can usually be earned in 2 years, and though it can prepare students for some careers, it can also be earned while a student works towards a 4-year degree.
Associate Degree
In this Alaska Top Job you could help clean people's teeth and educate patients about dental health. You could find yourself in this job after completing a specific program in this field and passing a license exam or pursuing a Bachelor's Degree program. What job is this?
Dental Hygienist (average salary: $86,320)
Dental Assistant (average salary: $44,620)
All students have a GPA and students are encouraged to make sure theirs is as high as possible. The highest GPA you can have is 4.0. What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
This basketball legend received a Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Geography at the University of North Carolina in 1986. (Hint: He has shoes named after him - a new pair was released this year!)
Michael Jordon
What do you call money for college that you earn by working hard and getting good grades. You don't have to pay this money back! (Hint: the APS is an example of this)
Scholarship (Specifically an Academic Scholarship)
Name the 4-year degree that prepares you for higher paying jobs and is a stepping stone for graduate school.
Bachelor's Degree
People in this job repair, install, test and maintain electrical systems, circuits and equipment. Most people begin this career through an apprenticeship or vocational certificate program.
Electrician (average salary: $72,030)
If you pursue a Bachelor's degree (typically a 4-year degree) after high school, are you in the process of earning:
A) Your Undergraduate Degree
B) Your Graduate Degree
C) Your Doctoral Degree
Undergraduate Degree
This singer/songwriter has won 9 Grammy Awards, one Golden Globe, and one Academy Award. Upon graduating high school, he was offered admission to Harvard University, as well as scholarships to Georgetown University and Morehouse College.
However, he ended up attending the University of Pennsylvania where he studied English with an emphasis on African American literature.
He is famous for his song "All of Me".
John Legend
What do you call free money for college that you might get if your family meets certain income requirements? You might qualify for one of these by filling out your FAFSA. (Hint: You don't have to pay it back!)
Grant (sometimes called a needs-based grant)
This Alaska Top Job requires a Bachelor's Degree. Someone with this job keeps track of how much money a person or company has and prepares budgets. Helpful high school courses include: math, computers, accounting, economics, and business. What career is this?
Accountant (average salary: $70,688)
In these positions you get paid to work while learning from experts on the job. In addition to hands on learning while you work, additional coursework is required. Over time, your skill level and pay increases. This is very common in trades like plumbing & pipefitting, electrical, brick laying, and roofing.
Apprenticeship
There are two main standardized tests that high schoolers take to apply to colleges. Name one of these tests. (Hint: high scores on these tests can increase your scholarship eligibility)
SAT - critical reading, writing, math
ACT - reading, math, English, science
This actress graduated from Brown University with a degree in English Literature. This is fitting as she is well known for playing the bookish Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies.
Emma Watson
What do you call the Free Application for Federal Student Aid? (Hint: Everyone who wants help paying for college must fill this out.)
FAFSA
Someone with this job writes the programs that computers follow to do different tasks. Although a 2-year Associate's Degree in data processing is required, employers prefer candidates with a Bachelor's Degree. Math and computers are helpful high school courses for this field. (Hint: This is an Alaska Top Job)
Computer Programmer (average salary: $65,510) Computer Engineer (average salary $79,780) - also develops and tests related equipment
Computer Systems Administrators/Analysts ($78,000, $82,000)
After 6 months to 1 year in a trade school, you could get a license to style and cut hair, give people manicures, facials or other esthetical services. In addition to salary, these people usually receive tips from their clients. What job is this?
Cosmetologist (average salary: $30,920)
(Hairdresser or Barber are also acceptable answers)
When you pursue a course of study that you are interested in, and get a degree in this field, it is typically called your what?
Major
This famous basketball player left Louisiana State University after three years to join the NBA in 1992. But he returned 8 years later to earn his Bachelor's degree in general studies with a minor in political science. He eventually went on to earn a masters and doctoral degree as well. This 7'1, 325lb athlete is well-known for his help leading the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat to win the NBA championship.
Shaquille O'Neal
Every Alaskan student who takes the right classes and gets good grades in school and on college entrance exams can qualify for this state scholarship. (Hint: APS)
Alaska Performance Scholarship
This person might work at a hospital. They dispense medicine and provide information about their use. (Hint: This is an Alaska Top Job)
Pharmacist (average salary: $144,000)
This entry level nursing job works underneath a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) and helps patients with their healthcare needs in either a hospital or nursing home setting. These people usually monitor patients, record vitals, change dressings, help patients get dressed, help patients eat, and prepare patients for procedures. To do this job you must complete a certification program and pass an exam.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (average salary: $37,200)
This important task is assigned to be done by students outside of the school day. It may involve reading, writing, research, math, or a special project. You will get this in elementary, middle, high school, and college.
Homework
Prior to graduating from Harvard with a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, she starred as Padme’ Amidala in Star Wars Episodes I and II. She also had the lead role in Black Swan and played Thor's love interest in the first two Thor movies. What is her name?
Natalie Portman