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