Postsecondary Corner
What is your GPA & why is it important?
GPA stands for grade point average, it is the cumulative average of all your grades throughout high school (9th-12th). It is important because a higher GPA keeps your postsecondary options open.
This is the largest monthly expense for most people living in NYC?
Rent
What does SAYA stand for?
South Asian Youth Action
What skill involves clearly sharing your thoughts, whether speaking or writing?
Communication
What are some greetings you can start an email with?
Dear, Hello, Hi, etc.
What does postsecondary mean?
After high school
Which of the following is the cheapest form of transportation?
a) new car
b) subway
c) used car
What does SAYA do?
Leadership and postsecondary skill-building with high school and college students - at Hillcrest and the SAYA Center (in Elmhurst)
Working together with others to achieve a shared goal is called...
Teamwork
What is an appropriate email address?
Tell us!
What is a trade school? And name an example of a trade.
A postsecondary institution that offers hands-on, specialized training in a specific trade or skilled industry (ex: electrician, plumber, auto mechanic, hair stylist, nail tech, etc.)
Which borough in New York is the most expensive?
Manhattan
What room is SAYA located in at Hillcrest?
358, across from the cafeteria
What is a tool you can use to help with time management?
A planner, calendar, to do list, etc.
What is contained in the body of an email?
This section of the email explains the main purpose of your message.
What is a bachelor's degree versus associate's degree? Where do you get them from?
Bachelor's degree: four year college, opens up more job opportunities and is usually the standard for most job requirements
Associate's degree: community college (2 years), offers some job options but not as many
What do you call a plan that you make for how to spend and save your money?
A budget
Who are the SAYA team members at Hillcrest?
Marwa, Ahladini and (extra credit) Priya
What is one specific example of leadership?
Guiding a group and helping others succeed, etc.
WRITING IN ALL CAPS can make your email seem like this.
Rude, harsh, impolite, etc.
What is financial aid? (extra credit: name one type of financial aid)
Financial aid is money provided to students, typically for postsecondary education, by governments, educational institutions, or organizations to help cover expenses -- in New York the main ones FAFSA, TAP and the Dream Act.
What are savings? Why are they important?
Savings is the money you put into a savings account, it is important to have money to fall back on in case of emergency.
What are social-emotional (SEL) skills?
Social and emotional skills enable individuals to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions
What is self-advocacy?
Speaking up for your needs and asking for help when needed.
What is the purpose of a subject line? Give an example of one.
This is the part of an email that tells the reader what the message is about (ex: History Essay Extension)