Free money for college that you never have to pay back!
What is a scholarship!
100
Exploration of how my interests, skills, and values fit into what I want to do for employment.
What is a Career Inventory.
100
Who are the people in this building that are specifically trained to help explore college and careers.
Who is your School Counselors!
200
You are in high school and have four classes. In English 1 you have a B, in science you have a C, in Health and PE you have an A, and in math you have a C. What is your GPA?
What is 2.75.
200
This follows a Master's Degree. It can take 2 to 8 years to complete. It is the highest level of academic degree. You can get this in different areas such as medical, psychology, religion, philosophy, etc.
What is a Doctorate's Degree.
200
Money that is borrowed and you must pay back for education.
What is a loan.
200
Defining self-characteristics in order to help guide me towards a vocation.
What is a personality assessment.
200
What does C.F.N.C. stand for?
What is College Foundation of North Carolina.
300
What does C.C.P. stand for?
What is Career and College Promise.
300
Often called an undergraduate degree. This is a common path for students after high school. This typically takes about 4 years.
What is a Bachelor's Degree.
300
What is the time where some colleges waive their application fees?
What is College Application Week.
300
One of the top three things that cause someone to lose their job.
What is poor attendance.
300
What program can you get credit for both high school and college credits at the same time while in high school?
What is Career and College Promise.
400
A high school in McDowell County where the class sizes are smaller which allows students who may struggle in traditional settings to become more successful academically.
What is Alternative Education Center (AEC).
400
This is first level of graduate studies. You must already hold a bachelor's degree. It can take anywhere from one year to three years to complete. It is a way to take a particular study and go deeper to increase your knowledge.
What is a Master's Degree.
400
Similar to scholarships, this funding source typically from the government provides financial assistance that does not have to be repaid.
What is a grant.
400
Examples of this include positive attitude, strong work ethic, and good communication skills.
What is soft skills.
400
GPA, test scores, essays, and community involvement are important for colleges to see on what?
What is my college application.
500
You are in high school and have four classes. In English 1 you have a 3.2, 2.5 in Math 2, 4.0 in Health and PE, and 2.8 in Earth and Environmental Science. What is your GPA?
What is 3.125.
500
Provides education in a specific area (welding) and can be completed anywhere from 10 weeks to a year.
What is a Certificate.
500
What is the application that students fill out to determine their financial aid eligibility?
What is FAFSA.
500
Where is a place that I can go in McDowell County to find a job opening, get help with writing a resume, get job certifications, and more.