College Vocabulary
What is financial aid?
Money given by the school or the federal government to help pay for college or career training
How many credits do you need to graduate?
25 credits
What are the TWO major keywords associated with GEAR UP? (Hint: what do we prepare you for?)
College and Career
What is my ethnicity? Double points if you know the specific tribe
I am Nigerian, specifically Igbo
What is Miss Chelsea's last name?
Erem
What are college admission tests?
Standardized tests required for admission into colleges; SAT/ACT
What is your guidance counselor's name?
Mrs. Jordan
What does GEAR UP stand for?
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
What college do I attend and what is my major? Bonus points if you know my minor lol
University of Connecticut with a major in Allied Health Sciences and a minor in Pyschology
What is the difference between a community college and a four-year university?
Community colleges award associate degrees and four-year universities award bachelor’s degrees.
Name THREE Crosby Clubs (not including GEAR UP)
International Language Club, Earth Day Club, Better Bulldogs, sports, Upward Bound, Argus Club, Air Rifle Club, ECHS Club, etc
Name at least THREE services that GEAR UP offers students
Tutoring, college tours, test preparation, summer programming, career planning workshops, and financial aid workshops.
What high school, middle school, and elementary schools did Miss Chelsea attend?
Generali, Kingsbury, and WAMS
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black College and University
What is the difference between a college and an university?
Colleges and universities primarily differ in program offerings and degree types. "University" refers to larger institutions offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. "College" refers to community colleges, technical schools, and liberal arts colleges.
Who are the 10th grade Biology teachers?
Ms. Munoz, Mr. Genua, Ms. Arroyo
Knowledge Test: Do you need to participate in GEAR UP to receive our scholarship?
Nope, you'll get a scholarship no matter what you do.
Which principals at Crosby were Miss Chelsea's principals and social worker when she was in high school/middle school?
Mrs. Newmark was my social worker and Dr. Arroyo was my principal.
What does the SSA stand for? Double points if you can tell me what they do
Student Success Agency; they offer virtual tutoring services, resources for FAFSA completion and scholarships, and monthly messaging about academic college, career, and life success
What is the type of training that prepares people to work as a technician or to take up employment in a skilled craft or trade as a tradesperson or artisan.
Vocational training
What high school did Mr. Veronneau go to?
Crosby High School
Memory test: What activity did GEAR UP do during the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration?
We celebrated the indigenous Taino people of Hispaniola and dyed different fabrics using natural, homemade dyes.
How old is Miss Chelsea?
* Drumroll please.... *
What changes do you plan to make to your life prepare yourself academically for next school year? List at least THREE changes
Personal experience answer