COLLEGE
What are two benefits of going to college?
More job opportunities, can earn more money, networking opportunities, build skills, develop critical thinking, increase your knowledge, discover new interests.
TRUE OR FALSE: You must know your major before applying to college.
FALSE: You can apply as undeclared for your major.
What is financial aid?
Money to help you pay for college.
What is a resume?
A document that lists your work experience, skills, and education.
Where did Stephanie go to college?
Soka University
What is a major?
The main subject student studies in college.
What are the A-G Requirements?
A series of high school classes that students are required to complete to be eligible for admission to the UC and Cal State University systems.
What is a grant?
Free money to help you pay for college that you do not have to pay back.
What is an internship?
A short-term job where you work at a company or organization to learn new skills and gain experience.
What did Stephanie major in?
Liberal Arts
Name one type of college degree
Certification, associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate.
List three things you can do in high school to prepare for college.
Take challenging courses, join extracurricular activities, volunteer, research colleges, maintain good grades, work on time management skills.
Name one type of financial aid that must be repaid.
Student loans
What's one benefit of doing an internship while in high school or college?
Gain experience, explore careers, build your resume.
Where did Stephanie study abroad?
Mexico
What is a study abroad?
An educational experience where a student studies in a different country. Study abroad programs can be for a few weeks, a semester, or a full school year.
Why are extracurricular activities important for college applications?
They show interests, leadership, and well-roundedness.
What is work-study?
A type of financial aid that provides students with jobs to earn money while attending college.
Name one soft skill that employers look for.
Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management
When Stephanie was in college, did she live on campus (in dorms) or did she live off campus and commute to school?
Both- dormed one year, commuted remaining years.
What are General Education courses (GEs)?
Required college courses that cover a wide range of areas, designed to broaden your learning and help you explore new interests.
TRUE OR FALSE: to be eligible to apply to universities such as UC's and Cal States, you need to earn grades of D or higher in your high school A-G classes.
FALSE: the UCs and Cal State Universities do NOT consider D's and F's as passing. If you earn less than a C in your A-G classes, you will need to retake them during summer school.
What is the name of the application you must complete to get financial aid?
FAFSA (or CA Dream Act App for undocumented students)
What is networking and why is it important?
Building relationships with people who can help you learn, grow, or find job opportunities.
How long has Stephanie worked at SteppingUP?
11 going on 12 years (started in September of 2013)