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Junior Year
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What are the two main college entry exams and how do you register?

What is the SAT and ACT exam. To register for the SAT exam visit collegeboard.org and for the ACT exam visit actstudent.org. Juniors, plan on taking the ACT in March and consider taking the SAT on your own time.

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What are the branches of the Military?

What is Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, National Guard etc

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What is a trade school?
A trade school equips you with professional skills and knowledge for a specific trade such as: Baking Computer Technology Cosmetology Culinary HVAC Marine Mechanics Medical Plumbing
100
What is on a resume?
What is past work experience, volunteering, clubs/extra-curriculars, sports, etc.
100

Is this semester important?

What is earn YES! The grades, GPA and ACT you get at the end of this year is what the schools will see when you apply next year.

200

What are some characteristics of the ACT exam?

What is offers a science portion, shorter exam by about 30 minutes, cheaper exam $38.00, Grand Prairie is a test center, scored out of 36, etc.

200

How can you get in touch with a recruiter?

What is meet with a recruiter during lunch or visit a recruitment office.

200

List at least one trade school in DFW.

Lincoln Tech, Texas State Technical College, Universal Tech.

200
How can your schedule next year prepare you for your field of interest?
Think about what courses you can take next year to help you develop the skills you will need in the workplace. For example, interest with nursing you may want to consider psychology, anatomy, AP Biology, etc.
200

Who are your Junior College and Career Advisors? (Name one to get it right!)

What is Mrs. Rodriguez, Ms. Caro, Ms. Tovar, Ms. Ward, Ms, Taylor, Ms. Montalvo, Ms. Felty

300

What are some ways you can research potential colleges to prepare for applying your senior year?

What is explore online, visits colleges, take an interest inventory, speak to college and career reps during lunch.

300
What is the process to enlist in the military?
What is - Verbal Screening (can be completed over the phone) with recruiter - Face to Face Screening with recruiter includes medical evaluation - Pre-ASVAB (examines if mentally qualified) - ASVAB - Contract for Boot Camp - Job Training
300

Do trade schools accept Financial Aid?

Yes, some trade schools accept Financial Aid! Connect with your advisor to see which ones.
300

Where can I go to do a career search?

What is GPISD Career Fair? Later this year we will have a career fair with Tech School, Barber Schools, Cosmetology and much more!

300

What are some things you can do now to prepare for your desired pathway after you graduate?

What is research!! Junior year is an important year to explore and become aware of what your available options are and what the processes are to get there. - Take an interest inventory - Research online - Visit colleges and trade schools - Meet with your Advisor

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How do you know the requirements to get into a school and list at least three examples that are typically needed to complete most college applications.
What is visit the school website under the undergraduate admissions section. Complete an application, send your transcript, take the SAT/ACT, essays/personal statements, counselor and/or teacher recommendations, etc.
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List at least three potential careers available through the various military branches.
What is - Administrative Support - Intelligence Specialist Jobs and Combat Force Support - Arts and Media - Cryptologists - Linguistics - Mechanics - Medical Field - Pilot
400

Is Dallas College a Trade School?

What is, Yes! Dallas College offers a number of trades and those vary from campus to campus.

400

Next year, how can I get connect with the Career I want?

What is a connect with College and Career Center? Your Advisor can help you with some next steps as well as connect you with our Career Liaison!

400

How can I prepare for next year?

What is make a college list, think about a major, look at my future college's admissions requirements.

500

Where can I study for the ACT or TSAI2?

What is on Clever! A yellow app called Ready Platform.

500
What are the educational benefits to joining the military?
What is 100% tuition assistance. 100% is given to you while on active duty, which is the equivalent of $4,500 per semester at any school including online programs. There is also the GI Bill, you have ten years to utilize, covers 36 months of college for free, and is transferable to family members.
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What are considered trades?

What is HVAC, Elevator Tech, Welding, Plumbing, Automotive/Autobody.

500

What is the Work Force?

Work Force is you going straight to work after graduation. For Example, Retail, Food Service, Hospitality, Family Business etc.

500

If I receive Free and Reduced Meals, what waivers do I qualify for?

What is ACT waivers & College Application fee Waivers