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I study how rocks were formed and how they have changed since they were created. I have a Master's degree and have an hourly wage of $32.08 per hour. Who am I?
What is a geologist
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Which will have more money in it total? A. $80 in a savings account with 10% interest for 5 years B. $100 in a checking account with 2% interest for 2 years
What is A. $80 in a savings account with 10% interest for 5 years
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What subjects are on the SAT?
What is Math, English ,Writing
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What are two extracurricular activities that you can participate in to help with preparing for college?
What is SAT Prep classes, Summer programs for college prep, Meeting with your guidance counselor, Talking with a mentor, Joining STEP
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This famous professor of surgery once taught at the University at Buffalo. He is the founder of a known worldwide cancer institute.
Who is Roswell Park
200
I work to design new and better electronics. I have a college degree in which I took many courses in mathematics and physical/life sciences. My salary average is $89,268. Who am I?
What is an electrical engineer
200
What help do scholarships provide?
What is Scholarships are money that can be used for college and do not have to be repaid.
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What does HBCU stand for?
What is Historically Black College and University
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True/False: You do not have to start preparing for college until your senior year of high school.
What is False
200
This famous Robert graduated from Niagara University with a business agree. Guess he put it to work in creating a supermarket
Who is Robert Wegman
300
I study the fundamentals of music and how it works. I have a doctorate degree of philosophy in theory and my average salary is $79,738. Who am I?
What is a music theorist
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True or False. If I do not have good grades, I cannot get any money for college.
What is False. There are many scholarships that do not focus on grades. There are awards for outstanding characteristics such as leadership and community service.
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True or False. The SAT is the only test you can take to apply for college.
What is False. You may take the ACT which includes Science and less English
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What does GPA stand for?
What is Grade Point Average
300
This famous young actress is a current student at New York University. She is known for movies such as I Am Sam, the Twilight series, Man on Fire and War of the Worlds just to name a few
Who is Dakota Fanning
400
I use computer graphics and models in the creation of new textiles and prints. I have a bachelors degree and my average salary is $43,500
What is a graphic designer
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What is a student loan?
What is a student loan is money given to the student to borrow to help them pay for college. Students can repay this money once they graduate and get a job.
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True or False. Colleges require you to take three or more years of natural sciences.
What is true
400
What can help you buy your future wants and needs? A. Impulse buying B. Expenses C. Overspending D. Savings
What is D. Savings
400
This 2nd round pick in the 2001 NBA draft is from Buffalo, NY and went to Syracuse University. He now plays for the Reno Bighorns.
Who is Damone Brown
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I meet the consumer demand working in the federal government and food industry to create food products that are healthy, tasty, and convenient. I have a Bachelor's degree and an hourly wage of $35.56 per hour. Who am I?
What is a food scientist
500
What does FAFSA stand for?
What is Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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What are possibilities of things you can do after graduating college? A. Attend graduate school B. Get a job C. Volunteer D. All of the above
What is D. All of the above
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Name three benefits of starting to prepare for applying to college early.
What is 1.) Know what is going on 2.) Organization 3.) Take advantage of opportunities 4.) Extra time 5). Extra money
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This famous architect attended Cornell University before he built most of Buffalo buildings. He also has a steak house named after him
Who is E.B. Green