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1
What is a personal quality?
An ability you learn over time
Something acquired during school courses
Something you learn from your friends
A characteristic or trait
2
Which will you likely have to provide if you apply to a four-year college?
Parent's level of education
Criminal background
Employment history
Personal statement
3
A vocational school offers all of the following
except
_____.
extracurricular activities
hands-on training
specific job knowledge
a flexible schedule
4
Which will you likely have to provide on college applications?
Career plans
Personal information
Employment history
Parent's level of education
5
Around 1880, a level of schooling past basic education was developed, known as _____.
higher education
secondary school
primary school
post-secondary education
6
Which is an extracurricular activity?
Taking an extra year of math
Playing high school volleyball
Working at a local diner
Playing video games with friends
7
A vocational school offers training for which occupation?
Teacher
Pediatrician
Accountant
Hair stylist
8
Which is an advantage of doing an apprenticeship program?
It offers the opportunity to continue on to earn a master's degree.
You can easily transfer to a four-year college.
You receive hands-on experience with little supervision.
It combines classroom studies with on-the-job training.
9
A high school transcript contains all of the following
except
_____.
grades received
demographic information
college admissions criteria
a listing of subjects studied
10
Secondary school falls between:
post-secondary school and higher education.
elementary school and post-secondary school.
middle school and high school.
kindergarten and elementary school.
11
_____ requirements are courses that build knowledge and skills in a specific field.
Specialization
Elective
Major
General studies
12
A financially stable person does all of the following
except
:
live off loans.
save for emergencies.
cover his or her living costs.
build a savings account.
13
Someone who is financially stable is able to:
cover his or her living costs and save money.
spend money freely.
have both checking and savings accounts.
cover his or her living costs.
14
A large four-year college typically offers all of the following
except
:
professors who are distinguished in their fields.
a dynamic campus life.
an athletic program.
very cheap tuition.
15
_____ requirements educate a student in a broad range of areas and are required to complete a college major.
General studies
Major
Specialization
Elective
16
All of the following sections are tested on the PSAT
except
_____.
math
science
writing and language
evidence-based reading
17
How many years of math do high schools require you to complete for graduation?
0 to 1
1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
18
When looking at the statistics and opportunities available to college graduates, you see that college graduates:
have more career options.
are sure to receive medical insurance.
have lower rates of savings.
avoid working for a few years.
19
High school students can automatically earn college credit by passing _____ courses.
IB
AP
honors
dual enrollment
20
Which is
not
an extracurricular activity?
Volunteering at a homeless facility
Playing high school football
Joining the marching band
Taking an extra year of math
21
Which course subject is not required for college admission?
Science
Math
English
Physical education
22
_____ are courses that allow students to explore other areas they may want to learn outside their chosen major.
Majors
Electives
Specializations
General studies
23
A financially stable person is able to:
default on loan payments.
use loans to cover his or her living costs.
spend money without having to save.
save money.
24
All of the following are extracurricular activities
except
:
playing high school basketball.
volunteering at a day care center.
joining the debate team.
taking an elective course.
25
When looking at the statistics and opportunities available to college graduates, you see that college graduates:
receive guaranteed medical insurance.
get to pay back loans.
earn twice what high school graduates earn.
have assured job connections right after graduation from college.
26
One way to learn about your talents, skills, and personal qualities is to:
take a self-evaluation.
take a career assessment.
ask your friends.
work really hard in school.
27
When looking at the statistics and opportunities available to college graduates, you see that college graduates:
avoid working for a few years.
have assured job connections out of college.
are sure to have medical insurance.
have greater rates of savings.
28
_____ scholarships are awarded based on accomplishments, skills, or academic performance.
Need-based
Merit-based
Skills-based
Creative-based
29
A weighted GPA counts _____ more highly.
freshman-year courses
honors, AP, IB, and dual enrollment courses
math, science, and English courses
senior-year courses
30
Which is a characteristic of the PSAT?
If you earn a high enough score, you do not need to take the SAT.
You are eligible for scholarships if you take it as a high school sophomore
You usually take it as a high school freshman.
It is made up of mostly multiple-choice questions.
31
Which post-secondary institution offers a more flexible course schedule?
Private university
Public university
Community college
Liberal arts college
32
A two-year college is commonly known as a _____.
public university
community college
private college
vocational school
33
Which is an advantage of doing an apprenticeship program?
You can easily continue on to earn a bachelor's degree.
You receive hands-on experience with little supervision.
You are supervised by a trade professional.
You receive a broad education in a particular career field.
34
What is a personal skill?
A characteristic or trait
A characteristic or trait
A skill acquired during school courses
Something learned from your friends
35
Bachelor's degrees are awarded by _____.
two-year colleges
community colleges
technical schools
four-year colleges
36
How many years of English do selective colleges require you to complete for admission?
3
1
2
4
37
In what type of GPA are honors, AP, IB, and dual enrollment courses given additional points?
Unweighted GPA
Cumulative GPA
Weighted GPA
Semester GPA
38
Which standardized test do you take to prepare for the ACT?
PACT
Aspire
PSAT
SAT
39
To earn college credit for AP courses that students take in high school, they must:
speak with a college adviser.
earn a B or better.
pay tuition.
do well on an AP test.
40
Aspire is the test you take to prepare for the _____.
ACT
PSAT
SAT
FAFSA
