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What is the name given to any post-high school institution? 

College

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What is the term for a record of your high school grades?

Transcripts

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What is the first charter school in Philadelphia's mascot?

CAP Bruin

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This is a non-refundable, one-time payment made by an accepted student to a college to secure their spot for the upcoming term

Seat or Enrollment Deposit

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What is the amount of money a person makes per year at his/her job?

Salary

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How many levels of degrees can you get after your high school diploma, and what are they called?

4. Associates, Bachelors, Masters, PHD

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You may not walk at graduation if you have one of these?

Fail one class, including CCS, have a U in discipline, or not meet graduation requirements 

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Ben Franklin moved here in 1723 from what city?

Boston
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This is a brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous experience sent with a job application

Resume
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How long should your resume be?

One page

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What is the term for a 4-year degree earned at a college or university?
Bachelor's Degree
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What is the term for the average of a student's grades?

Grade Point Average (GPA)

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Starting in 2008 and beginning play in 2010, Philadelphia has an expansion Major League Soccer franchise with what team name?

Philadelphia Union

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This is a period, typically an academic year, taken by a student as a break between secondary school and higher education

Gap year

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How long in time do recruiters read a resume?

six to seven seconds

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What is the term for a 2-year degree earned at a Community College?
Associate Degree
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This is the name of a class required to take before signing up for or taking another class.

Prerequisite

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The Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1993 went to what song with Philadelphia in the name, written and sung by Bruce Springsteen?

Street of Philadelphia

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This is an official document from a college that details the total cost of attendance and has grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans

Financial aid award letter

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True or False, Recruiters check your social media profiles

True

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What is the term for the area of study a person focuses on in college?
Major/Minor
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What is the degree you receive after graduating high school?

A diploma

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What two colors are prominently featured on the flag of the city of Philadelphia?

Azure Blue and Golden Yellow

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What are classes that you get to choose that are not core classes called.
electives
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Companies prefer candidates who already have a job?

TRUE. It is easier to find a job if you already have a job. Consider part-time or volunteer work.