College Admissions
TRUE or FALSE ?
All colleges have the same requirements for their applications.
FALSE !
TRUE or FALSE?
Trade School is a type of post-secondary education.
TRUE !
What month are you scheduled to take the SAT this school year?
April !
Name one elective offered at Unity.
so many answer options!!
What is Ms. Peters' official job title?
Academic Counselor
Do you have to pay to apply to college?
Yes, most schools have an application fee, BUT! you can get a fee waiver to excuse this.
Can you use FAFSA (financial aid) for trade school?
Yes! Not all programs will accept it, but it is an option for many trade schools.
Which two subjects are included on the SAT?
Math & English (Reading & Writing)
What is the Unity mascot?
The Panther!
What state is Ms. Peters from?
Massachussetts !
The average of all your completed/final course grades earned so far in high school.
For 11th graders, this means the average of all your 9th and 10th grade class grades.
Can you train for a trade through a college?
Yes! Some schools have trade programs in addition to regular degrees and certificates.
What is the highest score you can receive on the SAT?
1600
Which two courses does Mr. Lazar teach this year?
Literature of Anime and Graphic Novels
AP English Language and Composition
Name BOTH of the colleges Ms. Peters attended.
The College of New Jersey
New York University
Explain "test optional" vs. "test blind"
Test Optional = it is not required to send an SAT score, but if you send it the college will judge it
Test Blind = the college will not judge or look at your SAT score, regardless of if you send it or not
What does HVAC stand for?
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
Name one math section/domain that we practice during our Do-Nows.
(hint: there are 4)
1. Algebra
2. Advanced Math
3. Problem Solving and Data Analysis
4. Geometry and Trigonometry
How many AP courses do we offer at Unity?
10 !
BONUS for +100 points: Can you name them all?
Name one sport Ms. Peters played in high school / college!
Soccer
Track & Field (sprinter, shotput, discus)
Dance
Do you send colleges your senior grades when you initially apply?
NO !
You will not have any final grades yet at that point in the year. After Quarter 2 we will send a mid-year progress report, and at the end of the year we will send over your final course grades.
How long is a typical trade training program?
9-24 months on average
What is the maximum number of times Ms. Peters recommends that you take the SAT?
"take it ___ times at most"
You should not take the SAT more than 3 times!
Which president is Mr. Baez named after?
Ronald Reagan
Name one AP course Ms. Peters took in high school.
AP Psychology
AP Chemistry
AP Government & Politics
AP Latin
AP Music Theory