Unit 4 Career Development Vocab Test

Question 1

a course that is not required but can be chosen by students according to their interests

Accepted Answer

Elective

Question 2

methods of paying for education/training, such as grants, scholarships, etc.

Accepted Answer

Financial Aid

Question 3

receiving advice and direction from a person who has experience and knowledge in an area of interest

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Mentoring

Question 4

standards established by local school in order to receive a diploma

Accepted Answer

Graduation Requirements

Question 5

the leading US college admissions test, measuring what you learn in high school to determine your academic readiness for

Accepted Answer

ACT

Question 6

a course that is required before another course can be taken

Accepted Answer

Prerequisite

Question 7

sticking with something in spite of difficulties (not giving up)

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Persistent

Question 8

the fee that colleges charge to take their classes

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Tuition

Question 9

unit of measurement that schools use to determine whether students are progressing toward graduation

Accepted Answer

Credit

Question 10

an academic award conferred on successful completion of coursework

Accepted Answer

Degree

Question 11

money that doesn't have to be repaid and is provided by government, schools or private donors to undergraduate students

Accepted Answer

Grant

Question 12

provides money to pay students for qualified on or off campus jobs.

Accepted Answer

Work Study Program/Learning

Question 13

money for education awarded to students because of their need or for academic or athletic achievement

Accepted Answer

Scholarship

Questions 13