Misc
Things people usually do during a gap year.
Travel, work, volunteer
Admissions requirements for trade school
A. High school diploma or equivalent
B. May include place or aptitude exam
C. 18 y/o minimum
D. A & B
A & B
You can begin attending trade school at age 16 depending on the program, and with parental consent. They typically don't require ACT, SAT, other standardized tests
Ways to pay for a gap year include...
A. No scholarships
B. No grants
D. None of the above
D-none of the above. There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of scholarships and grants available. Many pay 100% of your program or plan.
The name of the degree you receive after graduating from a 2-year college
What is an Associate's Degree?
The amount of money a person makes per year at his/her job.
What is a salary?
The cost to join any branch of the armed services
A. $0
B. $50 application fee
C. $100 application fee
A. $0
There is no cost to join the military--that goes for all branches
Trade schools programs are not eligible for the FAFSA (free application for federal student aid)
A. True
B. False
False
Can be paid for through the same federal student aid used to pay for college--grants, loans, work study. Scholarships too, but those are not through FAFSA.
Percent of students return to school after a gap year
What is 90%?
True or false
There are jobs that will pay for your schooling, while you're in school
True--this is called tuition assistance or tuition reimbursement. Available to part time and full time students. Job examples include Chipotle, Starbucks, Verizon, UPS, and others.
A group of jobs and industries that are related by skills or products.
What are "Career Clusters"
Benefits to taking a gap year.
True or false
There are thousands of trade school job options
True--thousands! You can find something that you can enjoy and support your goals.
The most common time to take a gap year
What is right after high school?
The average cost of 2-year community college in California
A. 2-year $3,000
B. 2-year $10,000
C. 2-year $30,000
B. A 2-year degree in California costs $3,000
Adulting is expensive! Be sure to research all your options, compare costs, and talk to counselors, mentors, and family for advice.
This is how you learn to do a job while working with professionals from that field.
What is an apprenticeship ?
The most popular country for spending a gap year.
Thailand
Trade programs typically last...
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 1-2 years
1-2 years
They're designed to provide in-demand skills in the shortest amount of time possible
How long can a gap year last?
A. a semester
B. a year
C. weeks
D. months
E. All of the above
E. All of the above. There are many options out there!
Two-year colleges (community college) entrance requirements:
A. high school diploma or equivalent
B. Placement test (ACT, SAT, or other)
C. A only
D. A & B.
C. A only
This is an opportunity to learn from professionals in a field while still in school. These can be paid or unpaid opportunities.
What is an internship (or externship)?
Yemen. Students have to take a gap year before studying. They may work at schools, hospitals or join the army.
The average annual cost of a trade school program ranges from...
A. $3,000-$16,000
B. $1,00-$3,000
C. $10,500-$25,000
A. $3,000 to $16,000
Depending on your field of study and state, your trade school costs could be as expensive as a 2-year or 4-year degree. Do you research to compare costs and benefits!
Famous people that took a gap year
A. The Beatles
B. Hugh Jackman
C. Malia Obama
D. All of the above
D--all of the above. The Beatles might not be The Beatles had they not taken their gap year--that's when they met.
Highest degree you can earn
What is a doctorate?
What is objective, education, experience, references or skills?