Getting into College
The name of the test that helps colleges decide whether or not to admit you.
What is the SAT or ACT
True or False: You only need a resume for a job application
False, resumes can be used for scholarships, internships, colleges and more!
The best college in the United States (Gallagher went here)
UMass Boston (bonus points if you said Colby-Sawyer College)
Labor jobs, requiring specific training and set of skills, such as a carpenter or an electrician. Much of the labor involved with skilled trades jobs is manual work
What are Skilled Trades?
2 of the 6 Branches of the Military
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard
The application you use to apply to college
What is the Common App?
The proper length of a resume
What is one page?
True or False: In Massachusetts, over 25% of first year college students do not attend college directly from high school.
True
A person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures
What is a carpenter?
The three possible admissions decisions when applying to college
Admit, Defer (Waitlist), Deny
A document written on your behalf that demonstrates academic strength and personal qualities - typically written by formal teachers
What is a letter of recommendation?
3 of the 7 components of a resume
Heading/Contact, Objective, Education, Work Experience/Summer Programs, Extracurricular Activities, Awards/Achievements, Skills
The term for someone who is the first person in their family to go to college
What is a First-generation college student?
A person who installs and maintains electrical equipment
What is an electrician?
The minimum GPA to get into Framingham State University?
3.0
What are 3 out of the 7 components on the Common App?
Profile, Family, Education, Testing, Activities, Writing, and Courses & Grades
The number of professional references you will submit when applying for a job
What is 3?
The number of times the average person will change careers in their lifetime
What is 5-7 times?
The type of program that pays you to work while you earn a license or certificate
What is an apprenticeship?
The branch of the military that Mr. Gallagher's brother served in
What is the Navy?
Name two things that you should consider when you are trying to decide if you want to go to a certain college.
Distance from home, size, majors offered, cost of tuition, extracurricular activities available, etc.
Only mention GPA on a Resume if it is this or better
What is a 3.0?
Mr. Gallagher's major in undergrad
What is Exercise and Sport Sciences/Sport Management?
The private trade school located in Boston. NHCS scholars can study here their senior years for free!
What is Franklin Cummings Tech? (Used to be called BFIT)
How many public state university and colleges are there in Massachusetts?
13