Financial Aid
What does the acronym FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
How many credits is Hawaiʻi's Personal Transition Plan (PTP) worth toward your graduation requirements?
0.5 credits
Within how many hours should you ideally send a follow-up "Thank You" email after completing a job or college interview?
Within 24 hours
What major document must you request from the PCHS registrar to officially send your high school grades to colleges or trade schools?
Official Transcript
What is the term for spending a day shadowing a working professional at their job to observe daily tasks without performing paid work?
Job shadowing
Unlike student loans, this type of financial aid is awarded based on financial need and does not have to be paid back.
Grant (or Scholarship)
Name two required documents that must be completed and updated inside your senior PTP portfolio.
(Any two of) Personal Statement, Resume, SMART Goals, Career Research, College Research
When emailing a professor, manager, or interviewer, what critical element should always be included in the subject line?
A concise description of the email's purpose
What is the major difference between applying "Early Decision" and "Early Action" to a college?
Early decision is binding (if accepted, you must attend). Early Action is non-binding.
What program allows individuals to earn a salary while receiving structured, hands-on technical training and instruction in a specific skilled trade?
Apprenticeship
True or False: You should wait until after you get accepted into a college or trade program to submit your FAFSA.
False. (Submit as early as possible after October 1st because aid is often distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.)
What 6-letter personality framework/code does Hawaiʻi PTP use to match your personal interests with potential career pathways?
RIASEC
What key information should you provide to a teacher or counselor at least 2 to 3 weeks before they write a recommendation letter for you?
Resume / List of Accomplishments
What single online platform allows students to apply to over 1,000 different colleges using one standardized application?
Common Application (Common App)
What program allows high school seniors to earn real college credits at the University of Hawaiʻi or local community colleges while still enrolled at PCHS—often covering tuition through state grants?
Dual credit / Early college
This form of financial aid allows students to work part-time jobs, often on campus, to help pay for educational expenses.
Federal Work-Study
What is average length of a professional resume?
1 page
Name the two individuals who should never be listed as professional references on a job application.
Your parents / family members.
What fee-waiver program allows qualifying high school seniors to submit college applications without paying the application fee?
College Board / Common App / ACT Application Fee Waivers.
Name two of Hawaiʻi’s official CTE (Career & Technical Education) Pathways offered across state high schools to prepare students for local high-demand industries.
Any two of) Health Services, Business & Finance, Building & Construction, Hospitality/Tourism & Recreation, Natural Resources/Agriculture, Information Technology, Creative Media, Cultural Arts, Education, or Public Safety.
What is the official name of the account credential (username and password) that both you and a parent/guardian must create to sign the online FAFSA?
FSA ID
In your PTP, what is the term for a concrete example of your best work (such as a project, certificate, or research paper) that proves your technical skills?
Artifact
What is the difference between "Hard Skills" and "Soft Skills"?
Hard Skills are teachable technical abilities. Soft Skills are interpersonal traits.
If you choose to enter the workforce immediately or join an apprenticeship program right after high school, what key document usually replaces a college entrance essay during the hiring process?
Professional Cover Letter or Letter of Intent
What term describes the total compensation package offered by an employer, which includes your salary plus extras like health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off?
Benefits package