SHPE
After High School
Majors
Financial Aid
Random
100
What does SHPE stand for?
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
100
Name TWO options for life after high school.
4-year college/university, community college, trade school, military, get a job
100
Should you panic when choosing a major?
No. However, do not panic if it does happen. A little panicking is normal!
100
True or False: it is free to apply for financial aid using the FAFSA.
True.
100
What is the tallest mountain on Earth?
Mt. Everest (29,029 ft, That's 95 Statue of Liberty monuments tall! )
200
Which one of the following is NOT a part of the core values of SHPE Jr.? Teamwork, Independence, Integrity, Ethics
Independence. The core values are teamwork, integrity, ethics, respect, leadership, communication, and organization.
200
Cal Poly is an awesome university! Where is Cal Poly located?
San Luis Obispo, California. (Yes, there’s one in Pomona, CA too)
200
STEM majors are pretty cool. What does STEM stand for?
Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
200
Are you REQUIRED to pay federal student loans while you’re in college?
No. (You *may* start during college but, you aren’t required until after graduation)
200
What is the largest state in the US?
Alaska (It is about 4 times bigger than California!)
300
What are TWO benefits of being a SHPE Jr member?
Benefits include: educational enrichment, exposure to STEM careers, networking opportunities, skills development, and scholarships.
300
Which of the following makes the LEAST money? Master's Degree, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, High School Diploma, Doctoral Degree
High School Diploma
300
What is one way to learn about a major that you're interested in?
Asking a teacher, asking an adult in the field, asking a SHPE officer, looking at a college/university website, going on a college tour, etc.
300
Which is the most you can get from the Federal Pell Grant 2017-2018? $2059, $5920, or $9205
$5920
300
Whose face is on the US dime?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
400
When was SHPE founded?
1974 (this was on the second slide!)
400
How long does it usually take to earn a Bachelor's degree?
4 years.
400
Name THREE stem majors.
Examples include: aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, and computer engineering.
400
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
400
What year was Pioneer Valley High School founded?
2004
500
What is SHPE's main mission?
SHPE's mission is to increase the number of Hispanics pursuing careers in STEM.
500
QUICK MATH! On average, how much money can you make with a bachelor's degree in comparison to a high school diploma? Bachelor's Degree: $52,200 High School Diploma: $30,400
$21,800!
500
Name the majors of TWO SHPE volunteers.
:)
500
What is the difference between a scholarship and a loan?
Unlike a loan, you do NOT have to pay back the money you are awarded for a scholarship. (Scholarships = free money!)
500
When it is midnight in Los Angeles, CA, what time is it in New York?
3 AM
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