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College and Career Readiness
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Getting into College
Choosing a Career
Financial Aid
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What is the name of the test that helps colleges decide whether or not to let you in?
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The ACT
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What is the number that represents the average of all of your grades in high school?
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GPA
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What year in high school do you apply for college?
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Senior year (Twelfth grade)
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Name two things that you should consider when you are trying to decide if you want to go to a certain college.
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Distance from home, size, majors offered, cost of tuition, extracurricular activities available, etc.
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What is one way that you can learn more about a college that you think you might want to go to?
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Go on a college tour, look it up online, talk to a current student, etc.
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Generally speaking, if you go to college, you will make more money in your job over the course of your life. True or false?
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True
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Name one step you have to take to get a career.
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Go to college or trade school, learn about different careers, apply/interview for jobs, etc.
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What are two things you should think about when deciding what career would be good for you?
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What you are good at, what you like to do, the amount of education you will need, the amount of money you will make, etc.
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What is one way you can you learn more about careers that interest you?
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Talk to someone who has that career, job shadow, get a job in a related field, etc.
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Name one career and an interest and aptitude that might go along with it.
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Example answer: Career—NurseInterest—Helping sick peopleAptitude—Science
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What is the type of financial aid that you can get for having good grades or a specific skill or talent?
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Scholarship
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What is the kind of financial aid that you have to pay back?
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Loan
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What is the name of the scholarship that you can get from the Kentucky government based on your grades and ACT score?
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KEES money
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What is the type of financial aid you can get if you have financial need (your parents do not make enough money to pay for your education)?
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Grant
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Name two ways that you can get financial aid or places that you can look for financial aid.
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Fill out the FAFSA, apply for scholarships from colleges, apply for scholarships from community organizations, talk to your counselor, etc.
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Working hard in school is one way you can prepare for college even if you are still in middle school. True or false?
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True
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Name two types of people who can help you prepare for college and a career.
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Parents, high school counselor, college admissions counselor, teachers, friends, older siblings, mentors, etc.
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What is the term for someone who is the first person in their family to go to college?
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First-generation college student
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Writing is an important skill at all levels of school. What are some ways you can improve your writing?
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Read more, practice writing, ask for help, make outlines, etc.
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Name three things you can do now no matter what grade you are in to help prepare you for college and/or a career.
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Work hard in school, do community service, get involved in a club or sport, talk to your counselor, take challenging classes, etc.
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