HS Myths & Facts
True or False:
Freshman grades do not matter.
False
What exam is required by colleges?
SAT / ACT
If I have an exam tomorrow, should I play video games or study?
Study
A type of degree awarded after four years of study.
Bachelor's degree
What are pink, tall birds called?
Flamingos
True or False:
These are the best years to enjoy.
False
Dual enrollment, AP, IB
college classes for high school students
I want to go to a party with my friends but I am worried about the other people that will be there. Should I go anyway or stay home?
Stay home.
A type of degree awarded after two years of study.
An Associate's degree
The Windy City.
Chicago.
True or False:
High school homework is always overwhelming.
False.
What are the three main types of financial aid?
1. Grants
2. Scholarships
3. Loans
My teacher always says no phones in class or they get taken away but I need to ask my mom if she can pick me up early today because I feel off. What should I do?
1. Discuss the situation with your teacher so they know why you want to use your phone
2. Wait until class ends to text your mom
A type of degree awarded after six years of study.
A Master's degree
Who performed at this year's Super Bowl Halftime?
Bad Bunny!
True or False:
Being part of a sport helps you maintain good grades.
True.
What GPA is needed in order to graduate?
Usually a 2.0 GPA
I am struggling keeping my grades up and I am also part of multiple extracurriculars, what should I do?
1. Drop an extracurricular or switch to a less stakes role in that extracurricular to prioritize more time for schoolwork
2. Find a school tutor if time management is not the issue
After 8+ years of college you receive this degree.
A Doctoral degree
A figure of speech in which a word imitates the sound associated with an action
Onomatopoeia
True or False.
My score on an AP/IB exam does not impact my overall grade in that class.
True.
4 years of English, 4 years of Math, 3 years of Science (two must be labs), 3 years of Social Studies, 1 year of Foreign Language, and 2 years of Academic Electives
What are HEAR (Higher Education Admission Requirements)
There is this really amazing scholarship I want to apply to but the application fee is $10 but it could still be worth it if I win. Should I apply?
NOOOOOO
What are PhD and MD?
Doctoral degrees
What is the Breakthrough pledge?
"We are Breakthrough, and we commit ourselves to hard work, dedication, respect, fun, and most of all excellence in learning."