Summit Spring 2019 Recap!

Question 1

Where can you find a college application?

Accepted Answer

Guidance counselor, On the college's website, Admissions Office

Question 2

Why is it important to have critical thinking skills?

Accepted Answer

Develop your own ideas and opinions, Analyze a problem and think of a solution

Question 3

If you are a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in college you are a ___________student.

Accepted Answer

Undergraduate

Question 4

What are some things you can budget for while you are in high school?

Accepted Answer

Saving money for your first vehicle, Saving money to pay for college

Question 5

Why should you pursue a career?

Accepted Answer

Continue learning while also working, Make advancements within a company, Enter the workforce to earn money

Question 6

What is the ability to use your time effectively and be productive?

Accepted Answer

Time management

Question 7

What does the S stand for in SMART goals?

Accepted Answer

Specific

Question 8

What kind of goals do you need for a productivity plan?

Accepted Answer

SMART goals

Question 9

What does it mean to have the life skill of self-reliance?

Accepted Answer

Ownership in responsibilities and completing tasks, Exercising the appropriate level of independence

Question 10

What are 2 things from our families that influence our career/college choices?

Accepted Answer

Parent's attitude about a college/career, The amount of siblings a parent has to help pay for college

Question 11

Why is it important to compare different job options?

Accepted Answer

See what responsibilities each jobs requires., See what jobs you meet the requirements for., See what jobs offer the best pay., See what jobs fit with your schedule.

Question 12

Why is it important to talk about finances even in high school?

Accepted Answer

To know how to successfully manage your money, To be educated on how to approach money in a healthy way

Question 13

What did you learn most about in Summit this semester?

Accepted Answer

Life Skills, Financial Information, Career Research, College knowledge

Question 14

What should you look for in a college?

Accepted Answer

Housing options, social activities, fields of study offered, Type of school, Location, Scholarship opportunities

Question 15

What are some good qualities to have when keeping a job?

Accepted Answer

Dependable, Honest, Reliable, Initiative, Determination, Teamwork

Question 16

What is the snowball method to paying off debt?

Accepted Answer

Pay off smallest debt to the biggest debt

Question 17

Why do people pursue a college education right after high school?

Accepted Answer

Continue academic education in a specialized field, Have access to social opportunities with same age group, Continue in education to learn alongside peers, Develop networks/connections

Question 18

Why should you apply to multiple colleges?

Accepted Answer

Have a variety to choose from, Some colleges may not accept your application

Question 19

What does the T stand for in SMART goals?

Accepted Answer

Timely

Question 20

What does it mean to expect security from an employer?

Accepted Answer

Gives you steady and consistent employment/work hours

Question 21

How can you use your strengths in a career/college?

Accepted Answer

Practice your strengths in your job/education, Talk to a mentor to get their advice

Question 22

How much money is ideal to save for an emergency fund?

Accepted Answer

$1000

Question 23

Why is it important to create a budget?

Accepted Answer

To not spend more money than you make, To track your spending and saving with money, To save up money for something important

Question 24

How can an employer offer advancement?

Accepted Answer

Can earn a pay raise after a certain amount of time, Can be promoted to new positions

Question 25

How can we find out our family's college and career history?

Accepted Answer

Sit down and ask them questions

Question 26

Where can you find your job description from an employer?

Accepted Answer

A written/paper copy given to you upon being hired

Question 27

What are some areas to include in your productivity plan?

Accepted Answer

Budgeting/Finances, Career Research, Life Skills, College Research

Question 28

What does it mean to have communication as a life skill?

Accepted Answer

Speak ideas, discuss topics, resolve problems, Convey info in a clear and effective way

Question 29

Why is it important to know your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to a career?

Accepted Answer

Know your weaknesses so you can improve, To gain a better understanding of yourself

Question 30

How is an employer different from an employee?

Accepted Answer

An employee is a staff member who works for the employer

Question 31

Why should you be aware of your employer's expectations?

Accepted Answer

To remain legally safe with policies and procedures, To maintain your physical and emotional health, To be successful in your organization, To develop as a person and reach goals

Question 32

How can weaknesses be improved?

Accepted Answer

Ask others to help see what your weaknesses are, Be mentored by someone who is strong in the area of weakness

Question 33

How can we show work ethic in a job or in our education?

Accepted Answer

Do tasks with 100% effort

Question 34

What is a productivity plan?

Accepted Answer

Create goals to accomplish over the next year

Question 35

How can you begin your college search?

Accepted Answer

Tour the campus, Take a quiz or test online, Organize your information

Question 36

What are some things required for a college application?

Accepted Answer

Letters of recommendation, Extracurricular involvement, GPA from high school, ACT/SAT test scores

Question 37

Who can help you find the right job or college for you?

Accepted Answer

Parents/guardians, Teachers/Administrators, Guidance counselor, CYC Staff Members

Question 38

When should you narrow down your list of options for college?

Accepted Answer

Senior year of high school

Question 39

What does it mean for a SMART goal to be measurable?

Accepted Answer

Have a way to evaluate your progress

Summit Spring 2019 Recap!

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Summit Spring 2019 Recap!

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