Ready for College
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black Colleges & Universities
What is a SMART Goal?
What does STEAM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Agriculture, and Mathematics
What year was the Urban League of Greater Hartford incorporated?
1964
Which dimension of wellness is based on religion?
None
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is an organization you can join to be apart of that creates change in favor of the students?
Student Governement Association
What is the difference between a skill and a quality?
A skill is learned at a school or in a work environment and a quality is a characteristic you develop overtime.
Where is the National Urban League located?
New York
In the 50/30/20 rule, what is the percentage breakout for wants, savings, and needs?
Income should be split into three expense categories, 50% for needs, 30% for wants, and 20% for savings.
What does EFC stand for? (It is received after completing FAFSA)
Expected Family Contribution
What is the ability to communicate your needs to others
Self-advocacy
A document that presents your educational background, work experience, skills & certifications.
What is a Resume?
How others perceive you and your reputation in the business world.
What is Personal Branding?
Which dimension of wellness is about balancing school and relaxation?
Occupational
Fill in the blank: Highschool Diploma, Associate, Bachelors, Masters, ____________.
Doctoral Degree
What is a component of digital literacy that we focused on this year?
Videography, Scripting, and Content mapping
A collection of your experience used to showcase your abilities to recruiters, clients, or potential employers.
What is a portfolio?
How many people founded the ULGH? or Who is the main founder of the ULGH?
Five or Rachel Milton
What is an emergency fund?
Savings that equate to 3-6 months worth of usual expenses
What is a loan that accrues interest while you are in college? (subsidized or unsubsidized)
Direct Unsubsidized Loan
What are the three branches of government? or Why are there three branches?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. or To create checks and balances so one branch doesn't overpower the others.
A 30-90 second summary of who you are and what you do (or are trying to do) that can spark a longer conversation with someone who can help you professionally.
What is an elevator pitch?
What are 3 of the 5 types of ways you can dress? (Dress for success)
Casual
Smart Casual
Business Casual
Business Professional
Business Formal
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires
What is Self-awareness?