College 101
True or False: Another name for a community college is a junior college.
True
True or False: You have to major in Animal Science to go to veterinary school.
False! You just have to complete certain pre-requisite courses in order to apply to vet school. You can have any major!
True or False: You need to know the specific job you want before you go to college?
False. Lots of people are still exploring and change their mind in college!
What is the name of the part of the chicken that is red and sits on top of its head?
What is the comb?
What kind of dog is Texas A&M's mascot?
A Collie!
What do the letters GPA stand for when talking about grades in high school and college?
Grade Point Average
True or False: All good-paying jobs require a four-year college degree?
False! There are many good jobs that require trade school or 2-year degrees.
What is the name for classes you take in high school that help prepare you for a specific career like agriculture or health science?
Career and Technical Education classes (CTE)
What is the most common breed of chicken used for commercial egg production?
The White Leghorn
What did the letters "A&M" stand for in Texas A&M?
Agricultural and Mechanical.
What is a "major" in college?
The subject or area you choose to study the most.
What is one reason that students might choose to attend a Junior College before enrolling in a 4-year school?
To save money, to stay closer to home, to improve their grades before transferring, to decide what they want to major in
What kind of specialist makes sure poultry products are safe to eat by checking for cleanliness and proper processing?
A food safety inspector
What student organization at A&M is referred to as "the keepers of the Spirit"?
The corps of cadets
When do you apply for college?
Usually the fall semester of your Senior year of high school.
True or False: People with more education usually earn more money over their lifetime.
True.
What do you call an experience where you shadow an expert and learn about what a specific career would look like?
Internship or Apprenticeship
Tyson Foods
What is the name of the athletic conference that Texas A&M participates in?
The Southeastern Conference (SEC)
True or False: You have to have a high ACT or SAT score to get into a good college.
False! Some colleges and universities are "test-optional" meaning that ACT and SAT scores are not required. Holistic review also means some schools look at all of your application - not just test scores!
How many years of education do you need after high school in order to become a veterinarian?
Usually 8 years - a bachelor's degree (4 years) and vet school (4 years)
True or False: A person with a degree in poultry science can only get jobs working in poultry production.
False! A poultry science degree can be relevant for many career paths including - vet school, sales and marketing, animal nutrition, extension and education, and many others!
What is the highly contagious viral disease that can cause high death rates in poultry and leads to major issues in the supply chain for poultry and egg production?
Avian Influenza.
True or False: Texas A&M was Texas' first public institution of higher education.
True! Texas A&M was founded as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas in 1876.