Pathways to Success: Navigating College, Trade School, and Your First Job

Imagine you're applying to colleges. What is the common application deadline for many of them?

• December 1st

• January 1st

• November 15th

• October 31st

You are planning to attend college and are reviewing your financial aid package. Which of the following is NOT considered a form of financial aid?

• Scholarships

• Federal student loans

• Personal savings

• Grants

Suppose you're looking to switch careers and have decided to learn a new trade. What is typically required for admission to a trade school?

• A bachelor's degree

• High school diploma or GED

• Completion of the GRE

• A professional resume

When crafting a resume for your first job at a tech startup, what is a crucial element to include?

• A list of all the coding bootcamps you considered

• Every tech position you've ever dreamed of

• Relevant programming projects and skills

• Your favorite programming languages and frameworks

During a job interview, which of the following questions is most likely to be asked by the interviewer?

• What is your favorite color?

• Tell me about yourself.

• How many hours do you sleep?

• What did you have for breakfast?

Imagine you're in the process of looking for a new job. Which strategy would you consider most effective for finding a position that suits you best?

• Applying to as many jobs as possible, that you find interesting

• Networking and leveraging connections

• Only applying to jobs in your dream company

• Waiting for employers to contact you

You want to aim for the highest achievement in a standardized test for college admissions in the United States. What is the maximum score you can achieve on the SAT?

• 2400

• 1600

• 2000

• 1800

Suppose you're planning to enhance your critical thinking and science reasoning skills for college. Which exam should you focus on preparing for?

• SAT

• ACT

• GRE

• LSAT

Imagine you're looking to learn a specific trade, such as plumbing or electrical work. What type of degree would you most likely receive from a trade school?

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

• Doctoral degree

• Certificate or diploma

You are applying to colleges and you're curious about the GPA requirements. What is the minimum GPA many colleges consider for admission?

• 2.0

• 2.5

• 3.0

• 3.5