High School Graduation
SUNYs & CUNYs
HBCUs
Vocational School
100

How many credits do you need to graduate high school in New York State (NYS)?

44 Credits

100

How many SUNYs are in NYS?

64 SUNYs

100

What does HBCU stand for?

Historical Black Colleges and Universities

100

Name 2 Trade Schools

Based on student response

200

How many Regents do you need to obtain an ADVANCED Regents Diploma?

9 Regents to get an Advanced

5 for a Regular Regents Diploma

200

Define Public Institutions

funded in part by state governments and often cost less — especially for in-state students — while private colleges rely more on tuition and endowments.

200

Define Private Institution

non-government-funded higher education institutions, often known for smaller classes, lower student-to-faculty ratios, higher graduation rates, and distinct campus cultures, with examples including prestigious universities.

200

What kinds of programs can you enroll in at a vocational school?

Electrical Engineering, HVAC Systems, Automotive Repair, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant Technology, Medical Assistant, Welding Technology, Computer Networking, as some examples.

300

What types of activities should you be participating in to stand out more to colleges?

Summer Internships (Paid & Unpaid), Volunteer Opportunities, Jobs, Extracurriculars (Clubs in and outside of school), & Passion Projects
300

Name 5 SUNYs & CUNYs

Example: 2 SUNYs and 3 CUNYs or any combination adding up to 5.

Depends on the students

300

Name 4 HBCUs

Depends on the students

300

Name 2 Vocational Schools

At the student discretion

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