College Vocabulary
What type of learner learns best by seeing?
A visual learner
What is a resume?
A document created by an individual that details their background, skills and abilities
What is the full name of our local 2 year college?
Illinois Central College (ICC)
What does it mean to be promoted?
A promotion is when an employee advances to a position that is a higher level of responsibility/skill (usually an increase in pay).
Name as many jobs/careers as you can that involve working with animals.
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What is a college "major?"
The specific area of study which is your main focus while earning your degree.
What is a trade/Technical School? Some say "Vocational"
Educational institutions designed to train students for a specific job in a skilled trade or career
True or False.... All colleges and universities in the US are private.
FALSE. There are both private and public colleges and universities in the US.
True or False: Once you start on a career pathway you cannot change directions.
FALSE: You can always make changes to your career based on current interests and life events.
Name as many Illinois college/universities as you can.
30 seconds to compete!
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What is the difference between hourly pay and salary pay?
Hourly: Paid a set amount per hour worked
Salary: Fixed compensation for labor or services over a span of time (typically a year)
A Bachelors degree typically takes _____ years to complete.
4
Who is the largest employer in our region?
OSF Healthcare
Name as many college majors as you can.
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What are "Extracurricular activities?"
These are activities you can do other than your classes, such as playing a sport, being part of a club, etc.
What is a Career Cluster?
Career clusters are groups of occupations and industries with common features. Each cluster has hundreds of careers that lead to different career pathways.
While you are in college, are you allowed to change your major or area of study? Yes or NO
Yes! You can change multiple times.
How much can a creator on TikTok make if their video receives 1 million views?
$20-$40 per 1 million views: Around $0.02 and $0.04 for every 1,000 views
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What is Tuition?
Tuition is the cost of attending college/university/trade for an established period of time
A job/position (sometimes paid) that you do in order to get hands-on training for a specific career
Internship or Apprenticeship
What is the name of the required financial aid application that you must complete your senior year?
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Name the 5 branches of military (hint: there are actually 6, one is a "bonus").
Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps
Bonus: Space Force
Name as many career pathways offered at PCHS as you can.
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What pathways would you like to see at PCHS.