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Practice Final Exam: College Survival - with your host, Mr. Wilson
Practice Final Exam: College Survival - with your host, Mr. Wilson
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Our practice final exam questions for our Freshman Studies class: College Survival.
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Practicing taking tests is one of the ways to overcome test anxiety.
True
False
2
What is the name of the website to apply for free financial aid for college?
www.fafsa.com
www.fafsa.gov
www.fafsa.org
www.fafsa.net
3
If you are unsure about a multiple choice question on a test, what should you do?
Leave it blank and don't answer it
Skip it and return later to answer it
Ask the teacher for the answer
Never guess
4
What is the program called where students can prepare for the military while in college?
JROTC
ROTC
ASVAB
OCS
5
Which of the following statements about "AP" courses is NOT true?
AP stands for advanced placement
AP courses grant college credit for achievement in exams
AP courses are not worth your effort in the long run
You can take any AP courses as early as juniors
6
What school is NOT a post-secondary school?
Universities and colleges
Trade and technical schools
Community and junior college
Work
7
What are some requirements for joining the military?
Determination/Grit
All of the above
Mental Toughness
Physical Fitness
8
What is the average GPA to be accepted at UNLV?
There is no GPA requirement
3.0 GPA (B)
4.0 GPA (A)
2.0 GPA (C)
9
What is the first step in the writing process?
Peer Review
Brainstorming Ideas
Rough Draft
Final Draft
10
What is the name of the test you take in 11th grade that tests your Military Aptitude?
ACT
SASVAB
FAFSA
SAT
11
About how much does it cost to attend UNLV? (In-State Tuition Rate)
$7,000
$21,000
$2,000
$500
12
What are the College of Southern Nevada's admission requirements?
A GED
Both A and/or B
A 3.0 GPA
A high school diploma
13
Meeting the minimum requirements in HS is not necessarily the best way to prepare for college
False
True
14
Over the course of a lifetime, a high school graduate can earn as much as a college graduate.
False
True
15
What is a good strategy for tackling more difficult SAT/ACT or general test questions?
Spend as much time as needed to figure it out.
Randomly guess using patterns in the surrounding bubbles.
Do not answer them.
Eliminate incorrect answers using logic.
16
The earlier you begin to prepare for college the better chances you have of getting in.
False
True
17
When answering questions (such as on the ACT) what do you do before answering a question?
Mark the first one that makes sense to you
C is always the answer so mark C
All of the above
Read all the answer choices
18
What activities you do will NOT benefit your college admission?
Paid full-time work while attending high school
Extracurricular activities
Academic enrichment programs
Summer job
19
Often the most expensive colleges have the "deepest pockets" and can help the neediest students
True
False
20
What is the official website that you apply for free Federal financial aid?
www.finaid.org
www. FAFSA.gov
http:// studentaid.ed.gov
www.findtuition.com
21
Which college has the highest acceptance rate? (Accepts the most amount of students who apply)
College of Southern Nevada
Nevada State College
University of Nevada: Reno
University of Nevada: Las Vegas
22
What are the resources for the different types of financial aid?
All of the above
US Government grants, loans, and work-study assistance
State grant and loan programs
Scholarships given by foundations, corporations, etc.
23
What classes will you NOT need to prepare you for college?
Four years of English classes
Three years of science classes
Two years of world language
One year of visual or performing arts
24
The average annual income of a person with a college degree is over $55,000
False
True
25
Which of the following can be considered post-secondary education?
Community College (2-year)
All of the above
University (4-year)
Military Training
26
What social science is NOT a requirement for graduation?
US History
World History
US Government
Psychology
27
When answering questions from a PASSAGE (a reading section), what should you always do?
Read the questions first
All of the above
Read the passage first
Read as quickly as possible so you don't take too much time
28
What is the official website that you can get practice questions for the SAT test?
www.collegeboard.org
www.SAT.com
www.act.org
www.kaptesting.com
29
When taking a test, what should you ALWAYS do?
Finish as quickly as possible
Check your answers before turning in your test
None of the above
Make sure your neighbor has the same answers as you
30
Random guessing on a test gives you what percentage chance of getting an answer correct?
15%
20%
25%
10%
31
In general, an accountant with a college degree will earn roughly 3x more money than a HS grad
False
True
32
Which of the following statements regarding the "SAT" is NOT true?
The SAT doesn't measure what you learn in high school
The SAT's test scores are widely accepted throughout the US
The SAT includes a reading and writing section
The SAT includes a math portion
33
What 3 aspects of your life do you NEED to take care of in order to survive HS and COLLEGE?
Extracurricular Activities, Getting Good Grades, and Sleep
Physical, Mental, and Social Health
You only live once so YOLO
Video Games, Sleep, and Food
34
When deciding what to do after high school, which factors should you consider?
Your interests
Your skills
Your values
All of the above
35
A dental assistant, who has 2 years of college, can buy a week of groceries after working 1 day
False
True
36
What is a difference between the ACT and the SAT?
The SAT has a math section, the ACT does not
The SAT is a longer exam
The ACT has a science section, the SAT does not
The ACT has a reading and language section, the SAT does not
37
Which of these colleges is not located in Las Vegas/Henderson?
College of Southern Nevada
UNR
Nevada State College
UNLV
38
Students from low income families can apply for financial aid to lower the cost of college.
False
True
39
Colleges give full athletic scholarships to athletes who are academically successful
True
False
40
More and more colleges are requiring a minimum of two years of language study in high school.
False
True
41
What are your options to pay for college?
Pay using Scholarships
Pay with Loans
Pay with IOU's (Notes)
Pay using Grants (Federal Student Aid)
42
What is the purpose of a college admission (application) essay?
To reveal your unique personality and character
To show that you are more than a GPA or SAT/ACT test score
Evidence of your writing abilities, goals, and expectations
All of the above
43
What is the minimum GPA required to be accepted at Nevada State College?
3.0 GPA (B)
4.0 GPA (A)
2.0 GPA (C)
1.0 GPA (D)
44
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Financial Aid Federal Student Assistance
Federal Student Aid For All
Free Application For Some Alligators
45
One of the best ways to measure the quality of a college or university is to check its _______?
Cost
Student/Cultural Diversity
Institution Size
Accreditation
46
Which of these colleges does NOT require a minimum GPA in order to be admitted?
NSC (Nevada State College)
College of Southern Nevada
University of Nevada: Las Vegas
University of Nevada: Reno
47
College can be expensive, but two-thirds of all undergraduate students receive financial aid
True
False
48
Which of the following statements about your college admission is NOT true?
Colleges are impressed by good grades in challenging courses
Colleges look at your overall GPA as well as SAT/ACT scores
Completing honor classes would help your college admission
Colleges look at only your academic record for admission
49
What is NOT required in a college application?
SAT or ACT scores
Financial Aid application form
Official high school transcript
The college or university application form
50
Which of these colleges is a community college? (2-year college)
University of Nevada: Reno
College of Southern Nevada
Nevada State College
University of Nevada: Las Vegas
