One of the most important decisions in life is deciding on a job. I first came to this country without knowing any English. Therefore, I had a hard time finding a job. I applied everywhere, but no one called me for a job. For that reason, I attended college and took some classes that helped me to have a good career. Now I have almost gotten my AA degree. After I had attended college for one year, I applied at a shoe store and they hired me right away. My plan is to transfer to the university; after that, I can easily find a better job.

Suzanne W. Woodward. Fun with grammar.
Prentice Hall Regents. p.103 (adapted).

Based on the text, judge the item that follow.

The narrator applied for a job at a shoe store and was hired before he/she attended college.