Graduating high school!
In order to graduate from high school, you need to earn __. These are classes that you take, complete, and pass.
Credits
What is the name of the essay / story that you submit to apply to college or university?
Personal Statement
What is the term for the area of study that a person focuses on in college?
Major
What is the name of the document you send to companies that shows your strengths and skills?
Resume
What is Auburn Mountainview High School's mascot?
What is the word for your overall high school grade?
GPA (grade point average)
Parents/guardians, high school counselor, college admissions counselor, teachers, friends, older siblings, mentors, etc.
True or False: In college, you are allowed to choose (and change) your major / area of study.
True!
If someone's job is to build apps for the iPhone, write code, or design programs, they are a...
Computer Scientist or Software Engineer
True or False: Zeynep has an older brother.
False! I have one younger brother.
What is the name of the document you get at graduation?
High School Diploma
What do you need to include in a college application?
Personal statement, test scores, list of high school classes and grades (transcript), list of extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation from teachers
What is the name of the buildings or places where students can live in if they go to university?
Dorms / dormitories
What is the amount of money a person makes per year at his or her job?
Salary
How much money does the President of the United States earn every year?
$400,000
What is the name for the other activities you can do outside of your classes, such as playing a sport, being part of a club, etc.?
Extracurricular Activities
What is the difference between a community college and a university?
Community college = Associate's Degree, University = Bachelor's Degree
How many total years do you need to study to become a doctor?
4 years of university (Bachelor's Degree)
4 years of medical school (Doctor of Medicine)
Usually, when you apply to a job, a company will ask you to come in for an ___ to learn more about you.
Interview
How many students go to Auburn Mountainview High School?
1,583
What do you need to graduate high school in Washington state?
24 total credits (4 English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 Arts, 2 Language, 2 Health/Fitness, 1 Career/Tech, 4 Electives)
Complete HSBP (High School and Beyond Plan)
What can you receive to help pay for college or university?
Financial aid
Do you have to be a United States citizen to apply and go to college/university in the United States?
No! You do not need to be a US citizen.
If someone's job is to study the human brain and how they interact / make decisions, they are a...
Psychologist
How many people live in the United States?
331 million (331,000,000) people