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