Post-High School Unit 6 Review

Question 1

All of the following are possible sources of grants and scholarships EXCEPT…

Accepted Answer

Your parents

Question 2

You've submitted their FAFSA and they’re ready to start accepting financial aid. What type of aid should they accept 1st

Accepted Answer

Grants and scholarships

Question 3

The STAR method is a way to answer interview questions that stands for…

Accepted Answer

Situation, Task, Action, Result

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a hard skill?

Accepted Answer

Web development

Question 5

What is one way a cover letter differs from a resume?

Accepted Answer

It highlights your personal story and interest in the position

Question 6

Each of the following sections is commonly found in a job posting EXCEPT…

Accepted Answer

List of current applicants

Question 7

The LOWER your SAI, the ______________ (LESS/MORE) need-based financial aid you’ll be eligible to receive.

Accepted Answer

More

Question 8

Your friend chose the college they’re going to attend. They want to lower the total cost. What should they focus on?

Accepted Answer

Indirect costs

Question 9

Which sentence most accurately describes the difference between hard skills and soft skills?

Accepted Answer

Hard skills are technical skills and soft skills are interpersonal skills

Question 10

Skills that can be applied in multiple professional contexts are…

Accepted Answer

Transferable Skills

Question 11

Federal student loan for undergraduates; federal government pays interest on loan as long as the student is in school

Accepted Answer

Direct Subsidized Loans

Question 12

In general, what is an advantage of going to college, compared to starting full-time work directly after high school?

Accepted Answer

Have access to higher paying jobs

Question 13

What is the purpose of the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid? (Select 2 answers)

Accepted Answer

Financial aid from the Federal government, such as grants, loans, and wor, Colleges use the info to determine how much financial aid to offer you

Question 14

A resume should...

Accepted Answer

Highlight your most relevant skills and experience

Question 15

The largest form of student aid; federal aid programs come in government grants, loans, and work-study opportunities is

Accepted Answer

Federal Student Aid

Question 16

Tina is an exceptional softball player who’s broken many records. What type of financial aid would be most applicable?

Accepted Answer

Scholarships

Question 17

Which formula is used to calculate the net price of a college?

Accepted Answer

Sticker price – grants and scholarships = net price

Question 18

When should you begin acting like your interview has started?

Accepted Answer

Soon as you encounter anyone in/around the organization you’re interviewing

Question 19

Each of the following is a good thing to do within 12 hours of an interview EXCEPT…

Accepted Answer

Send a message to your interviewers asking if you’ve gotten the job

Questions 19