The BIG Question
The BIG Question high school students have when they graduate.
What do I do after graduation?
The education you receive after high school.
What is "post-secondary education"
Where can you find job postings?
Friends, family, internet, social media and newspaper.
Form you feel out to apply for post-secondary education or training.
Doing something other than what you are supposed to be doing.
What is "Procrastination"
There are 5 paths after high school. What are 2 of them?
Job, Military, Trade/Technical school, 2-year college or 4-year college or university
Post-Secondary Education Options
What is " College, Trade School, Technical School, Vocational School"
What is a resume?
Different components of an application.
Contact information, education, experience, references.
Results of procrastinating in school (Not studying, not doing homework, not taking notes)
What is "making bad grades and/or failing"
Two or more benefits of Post-Secondary education or training.
What is "Healthier Life, More Money, Job Security, Lowers Unemployment Rate, and more"
Types of Undergraduate degrees you can receive from a college or university.
What is " two-year and four-year (associates and bachelor's)
What is the purpose of a resume?
To get you an interview.
Most important part of an application to be aware of.
What is "Deadlines"
Results of Seniors procrastinating on post-secondary planning.
What is "Missing acceptance dates, waiting after graduation, not doing what you hoped you would after high school,and more"
The year you should make a decision on which post-secondary route is best for you.
Your "Senior Year" is the time to make a decision.
Post-secondary education route you would have to take to become a teacher?
4-year univeristy
What are some of the things to DO at your interview?
Dress professionally, arrive early, no cell phone, shake hands, look the person in the eye, and ask questions.
The form you fill out to be exempt from paying the application fee.
What is "Fee Waiver"
What happens if you miss too many classes?
You can lose credit for the class.
Do you have to attend a post-secondary training or program right after high school, or can you go at any age?
You can attend at any age. You can go right to work and save money for post-secondary education.
If you want to go into the Army, Navy, Marines, do you have to be a US Citizen?
No, but you need to be in the process of getting your Green Card.
What does it mean to Follow Up after your interview?
It means to send an email thanking them for their time and to remind them that you are a good candidate for the job.
What are 2 of the biggest mistakes people make on an application?
misspelled words and incorrect information
What is a GPA?
Grade Point Average