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100

Name two colleges in New York State

SUNY New Paltz
Sarah Lawrence College
Le Moyne College
Skidmore College
Fordham University
Baruch College
Marist College
University at Buffalo
SUNY Geneseo
Canisius University
Columbia University
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Russell Sage College
St. John's University
Mount Saint Mary College
Ithaca College
College of Staten Island
SUNY Fredonia
SUNY Oneonta
Barnard College
Bard College
New York Institute of Technology
SUNY Cobleskill
SUNY Maritime College
SUNY Oswego
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Medgar Evers College
Siena College
St. Thomas Aquinas College
SUNY Brockport
Manhattanville College

100
Name two work skills...
What are punctuality, listening skills, politeness, and following directions, getting along with others, working as a team, willingness to learn, etc.
100
Name two living skills..
What is getting enough sleep, exercising daily, eating fruits and vegetables, not doing drugs, being safe in your actions, taking showers every day, etc..
100
Name two education skills...
What are listening, paying attention, reading carefully, raising your hand, being respectful to teachers, following directions.
100
Decribe the difference between a need and a want
What is a need is something that is necessary for day to day functioning and a want is something that would be nice to have but is not necessary for daily functioning.
200
What do you have to do to get into college?
What is apply using application, take the ACTs or SATs, get a GED or a high school diploma, meet with college staff, visit the college, pay application fee, secure funds or student loans.
200
What is one example of a job in the 'hospitality and tourism' industry?
What is a server or waiter, travel agent, hotel manager, chef, athlete, lifeguard, recreation director, convention manager, janitor
200
What is one duty or job you do at home or you could do at home?
What is take out garbage, help with diswasher or dishwashing, dusting, laundry, vacuuming....
200
What do you need to be prepared for class?
What is a pencil, a curious positive attitude, enough sleep, paper, communication form.
200

What is the significance of April 15th.

What is taxes are due

300
Where do you live when your are in college?
What is your parents house, the dorms, or off campus at an apartment?
300
Name three professional jobs that require at least a 4 year college education.
What are doctor, lawyer (attorney), college professor, teacher, social worker, dentist, architect, computer software engineer,
300
How can you locate housing such as an apartment or a home to rent or buy?
What is contacting a real estate agent, looking at an Apartment Finder book (usually found at the grocery or box store), look in classified ads (in newspapers or on line), search internet, word of mouth, driving around neighborhood
300
What should you do when you ask a question in class?
What is make sure it is on topic, raise your hand...
300
At what age is a person allowed to obtain a work permit and begin working?
What is 14 years old?
400
What are your options after you graduate from High School?
What is get a job, enlist in a branch of the military, vocational school or training certificate, internship or apprenticeship, start a business, volunteer, Adult Education Classes, College (2 yr or 4 yr)
400
Name three places you can look for a job
What is going to businesses, newspaper, on-line search engines, company websites, job services (job corp), using connections
400
When looking at a pay stub, what is the amount of money you get after taxes called?
What is Net Pay?
400
Why is it important to attend school consistently?
What is truancy laws, to pass classes and get information needed for future classes, knowledge is power, to graduate on time, to be a well rounded person, to have more options available to you
400
read carefully, fill in all the blanks, use blue or black ink, identify references, make sure to spell everything correctly, use proper grammar, sign the application
What are tips to completing a job application?
500
What are some things that impact what you do after High School?
What is personality, interests, goals, money, family
500
Why do people work
What is economic reasons (to make money, to pay bills), personal reasons (self-esteem, mood, sense of fulfillment, using abilities, social reasons (make friends, interact with others), community reasons (to be a part of the community, productive member of society)
500
What are some things that you have to consider when creating a budget
What are income, expenses- rent/mortgage, utilities (gas, electric, water), cable, groceries, car payment, gas for car, insurance, loans, credit card payments, and savings
500
Why is it important to begin thinking about what you want to do in the future as early as possible when your choice may change over time?
What is being able to explore options available, taking classes that will help make a decision or help you make progress toward your goal, helps you keep motivated in school, gives you a chance to gain experience
500
what does 401K stand for on a paycheck?
What is money put aside for retirement?