CM2-1A. Research post-secondary educational options, including trade schools, certificate programs, and two- and four-year colleges
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Directions: Download the Lesson 9 worksheet above in English or Spanish. Watch the video below. It will show you how to fill in the worksheet.
Section 1: AP Courses
What are AP courses? CLICK HERE
What are the advantages of taking AP courses? CLICK HERE
Where do you take AP courses? CLICK HERE
Can anyone take an AP course? I will give you the answer to this one. AP classes have college level rigor. Generally, AP classes are filled with students who can keep up with the pace of college level work. In other words, if your grades are good and your attendance is good, you have a shot at taking an AP class.
What is the cost of AP courses? I will give you the answer to this one. At Hempstead High School, they are free. They generally cost 96 dollars for the test but our school will pay for it. You can put FREE! Thats right, you get college credit for free!
What are the advantages of taking AP courses? CLICK HERE
Where do you take AP courses? CLICK HERE
Can anyone take an AP course? I will give you the answer to this one. AP classes have college level rigor. Generally, AP classes are filled with students who can keep up with the pace of college level work. In other words, if your grades are good and your attendance is good, you have a shot at taking an AP class.
What is the cost of AP courses? I will give you the answer to this one. At Hempstead High School, they are free. They generally cost 96 dollars for the test but our school will pay for it. You can put FREE! Thats right, you get college credit for free!
Section 2: CLEP Exams
What is a CLEP exams? CLICK HERE
What are the advantages of taking CLEP exams? CLICK HERE
Name three CLEP exam offerings: CLICK HERE
Can you complete a full degree with CLEP tests? I will answer that one for you. The answer is NO. CLEP exams are usually for entry level (101) college courses. Most colleges recognize CLEP tests and they are a way of saving money on subjects you have mastered already.
What is the cost of CLEP tests? CLICK HERE
What are the advantages of taking CLEP exams? CLICK HERE
Name three CLEP exam offerings: CLICK HERE
Can you complete a full degree with CLEP tests? I will answer that one for you. The answer is NO. CLEP exams are usually for entry level (101) college courses. Most colleges recognize CLEP tests and they are a way of saving money on subjects you have mastered already.
What is the cost of CLEP tests? CLICK HERE
Section 3: Military
Can serving in the military give you money towards college or professional training? CLICK HERE
How long would you have to serve? CLICK HERE
Would you potentially be risking your life? I will answer that for you. Yes!
Do you get paid for military service? The answer is yes. Watch this video for a breakdown.
Do you have to pay anything to get in to the military? The answer is no, but know that you are committing to 4 years.
Are you guaranteed a spot in the military if you enlist? No, not everybody is chosen to serve in the military. Like any job you have to bring your best effort and impress.
How long would you have to serve? CLICK HERE
Would you potentially be risking your life? I will answer that for you. Yes!
Do you get paid for military service? The answer is yes. Watch this video for a breakdown.
Do you have to pay anything to get in to the military? The answer is no, but know that you are committing to 4 years.
Are you guaranteed a spot in the military if you enlist? No, not everybody is chosen to serve in the military. Like any job you have to bring your best effort and impress.
Section 4: Public Community College
Do community colleges offer 4 year or 2 year degrees? I will answer that for you. They offer a 2 year degree called an associates degree.
Can the credits from 2 year degrees be used for a 4 year degree at another college? Yes
What is an Associates Degree? CLICK HERE
What Associates Degrees are offered at Nassau Community College? CLICK HERE
How much does it cost for a year at Nassau Community College with no financial aid? CLICK HERE
Can the credits from 2 year degrees be used for a 4 year degree at another college? Yes
What is an Associates Degree? CLICK HERE
What Associates Degrees are offered at Nassau Community College? CLICK HERE
How much does it cost for a year at Nassau Community College with no financial aid? CLICK HERE
Section 5: SUNY Public College
Section 5A: CUNY Public College
Generally speaking, do all colleges offer the same classes? Or do they vary by school? I will answer this for you. College offerings vary a lot from school to school.
What does SUNY stand for? State University Of New York
What does CUNY stand for? City University Of New York
Does SUNY and CUNY offer 4 year degrees or 2 year degrees? Generally speaking, they offer 4 year degrees.
How many SUNY Colleges are there? 64
How many CUNY Colleges are there? 25
How much does it cost for a year at CUNY Queens College with no financial aid? (Just tuition with no financial aid…..no room and board). CLICK HERE
How much does it cost for a year at SUNY Old Westbury with no financial aid? Just tuition with no financial aid…..no room and board). CLICK HERE
What does SUNY stand for? State University Of New York
What does CUNY stand for? City University Of New York
Does SUNY and CUNY offer 4 year degrees or 2 year degrees? Generally speaking, they offer 4 year degrees.
How many SUNY Colleges are there? 64
How many CUNY Colleges are there? 25
How much does it cost for a year at CUNY Queens College with no financial aid? (Just tuition with no financial aid…..no room and board). CLICK HERE
How much does it cost for a year at SUNY Old Westbury with no financial aid? Just tuition with no financial aid…..no room and board). CLICK HERE
Section 7: Private College
Is it more expensive to go to a private college or a public one? While there are many scholarship and financial aid options, it is more expensive to go to a private college
What are the benefits of going to a private college or university? CLICK HERE
How much does it cost for a year at Columbia University with no financial aid? (Just tuition with no financial aid…..no room and board). CLICK HERE
What are the benefits of going to a private college or university? CLICK HERE
How much does it cost for a year at Columbia University with no financial aid? (Just tuition with no financial aid…..no room and board). CLICK HERE
Section 8: Trade School
What is a trade school? CLICK HERE
How long is the training in a trade compared to four year colleges? Give me the length of time it takes to become an airplane mechanic? CLICK HERE
What is the cost to become an airplane mechanic? CLICK HERE
How long is the training in a trade compared to four year colleges? Give me the length of time it takes to become an airplane mechanic? CLICK HERE
What is the cost to become an airplane mechanic? CLICK HERE