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1
Money (grants, work-study, loans and scholarships) to help make college or career school affordable is called ________.
Expected Family Contribution
Student Aid Report
FAFSA
Financial Aid
2
__________ is the cost for college courses, not including the costs for textbooks, room or board.
Tuition
Financial Aid
Dues
College Credit
3
One of Alcorn's most notable alumni was an American civil rights activist. What is his/her name?
Malcolm X
Rosa Parks
Medger Evers
Nelson Mandela
4
A(n) __________ is a teacher of the highest rank in a college or university.
Professional Research Staff Member
Faculty Member
Professor
Dean
5
In what sport did Jones College win a national championship in 2014?
Basketball
Soccer
Baseball
Football
6
A graduate student is what you call someone who is pursuing which of the following degree(s)?
Doctorate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate Degree
Master's Degree
7
Belhaven is a private Christian university in MS that is well known for its commitment to the arts. Where is it located?
Natchez
Jackson
Clinton
Meridian
8
What is the name of Ole Miss's academic medical center located in Jackson?
University of Mississippi Medical Center
The Medical Center
University Medical Center
Mississippi Medical Center
9
Which is a form of financial aid that does not require repayment?
Federal Loan
Private Loan
Grant
Corporate Funding
10
Which type of school is generally described as a two-year college with mostly employment preparation skills?
Community College
Technical School
General Education School
State School
11
Which term is commonly used to describe the place you live and the meals you eat in college?
Apartment & Café
Dorm & Cafeteria
Room & Board
Living Quarters & Mess Hall
12
What is the converted average of all grades received?
Average
Grade Point Average
Grades
Quality Point Average
13
A(n) _____ allows students to use the holiday vacation or time between semesters to earn college credit.
Accelerated Course
AP course
Minimester
Trimester
14
Which major university is Northwest MS Community College closest to?
Mississippi State University
The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Mississippi
Jackson State University
15
The administration of Coahoma, a historically black community college, also operates which high school?
Higgins High School
Coahoma Early College High School
Clarksdale High School
Coahoma County Jr./Sr. High School
16
How do colleges measure courses?
Classifications
Courses
Classes
Credit Hours
17
A typical college course takes __________ to complete.
1 year
1 semester
9 weeks
6 weeks
18
Which is a course that must be taken before enrolling in another course?
Grant
Corequisite
Prerequisite
Bypass Course
19
East Central Community College opened in 1928. Where is East Central located?
Meridian
Louisville
Philadelphia
Decatur
20
What is the proper term for a college graduation ceremony where degrees and diplomas are presented to graduates?
Initiation
Graduation
Commencement
Promotion
21
A student taking less than 15 credit hours is considered to be a __________.
Full-time Student
Doctoral Student
Part-time Student
Graduate Student
22
Which is a state-assisted college or university?
Private College
Public School
Public University
Ivy League School
23
Which is a non-state assisted college or university that relies on private funding?
State University
Ivy League School
Private University
Community College
24
Most college courses meet for __________ hours each week.
3
4
2
5
25
Blue Mountain is a small liberal arts college in northeast MS. Which religious organization supports Blue Mountain?
Lutheran Student Fellowship
Mississippi Baptist Convention
International Fellowship of Evangelical Students
Coalition for Christian Outreach
26
What is the college entrance exam that covers English, math, and reading?
SAT
STAAR
GRE
ACT
27
Southwest was started as an agricultural high school and became a junior college by 1932. What is Southwest's mascot?
Bearcats
Bruins
Bears
Bulldogs
28
Northeast is a community college located in Booneville with centers in New Albany, Corinth and _____?
Ecru
Walnut
Saltillo
Iuka
29
Southern is a dual campus university with its main campus in Hattiesburg. Where is its other campus located?
Long Beach
Ocean Springs
Biloxi
Gulfport
30
What was Meridian Community College known as when it was founded in 1937?
13th and 14th grades at Meridian High School
Lauderdale Junior College
T.J. Harris Junior College
Meridian Municipal Separate School System
31
Mississippi College is the oldest college in MS. Where is Mississippi College located?
Vicksburg
Clinton
Madison
Jackson
32
Which statement about Pearl River Community College is true?
It is the only community college with its own airport.
It was the inaugural winner of the Aspen Prize.
It was the first public two-year college in the state.
It has the biggest campus of any community college in the state.
33
Millsaps College is a private liberal arts college in Jackson. Which religious organization has affiliations with it?
The Episcopal Church
The Presbyterian Church
The Roman Catholic Church
The United Methodist Church
34
Co-Lin is a community college with campuses in Wesson, Natchez and __________.
Mendenhall
Raleigh
Hazlehurst
Bay Springs
35
The official record of high school or college courses taken with grades listed is called a __________.
Transcript
Permanent Record
Report Card
Syllabus
36
A college or university that has acceptable standards for its graduates is __________.
Authorized
Certified
Decent
Accredited
37
Which degree is granted after successful completion of four years (120+ hours) of college/university study?
Associate Degree
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate
38
What is the name of the nonprofit organization that helps students and their families plan, prepare and pay for college?
FAFSA
Get2College
Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid
The College Help Center of Mississippi
39
MSU is home to Mississippi's only accredited programs in veterinary medicine and what other field?
Forestry
Agriculture
Architecture
Engineering
40
Men have been admitted to MS University for Women since 1982. Approximately what percentage of the student body are men?
10%
15%
20%
25%
41
What is the proper term for a graduate or former student of a particular school, college or university?
Alumni
Legacy
Postgraduate
Former Student
42
Which is a type of financial aid that allows a student to work on campus to earn money towards the cost of college?
Grant
Worker's Compensation
Work Study
Scholarship
43
Hinds Community College is the largest community college in MS. How many campuses does Hinds CC have?
4
7
5
6
44
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has 3 campuses and 6 centers. Which US Air Force base is associated with MGCC?
Columbus Air Force Base
Keesler Air Force Base
Eglin Air Force Base
Barksdale Air Force Base
45
An undergraduate student is what you call someone who is pursuing which of the following degree(s)?
Doctorate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Associate Degree
46
How long must you live in the state of your college to avoid paying out-of-state tuition?
1 year
4 years
3 years
2 years
47
JSU is one of the largest HBCUs in the US and the 4th largest university in MS. What is the name of their band?
Sonic Boom of the South
Jackson 5
Tiger Strutt
Baby Tigers
48
What is the college entrance exam that covers math and evidence-based reading and writing, plus an optional essay?
ACT
STAAR
SAT
GRE
49
What % of African American physicians and dentists practicing in the state of MS has Tougaloo College produced?
50%
40%
20%
30%
50
Which religious organization is affiliated with Rust College?
United Methodist Church
Assemblies of God
Presbyterian Church
Southern Baptist Convention
51
A doctoral student is what you call someone who is pursuing which of the following degree(s)?
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
52
A(n) __________ is a student who applies to and attends a different college after already being in college.
College Hopper
Transfer Student
Transplant Student
Exchange Student
53
Holmes Community College has campuses in Goodman, Grenada, Ridgeland, Kosciusko and Yazoo City. What is their mascot?
Trojan
Bulldog
Eagle
Hawk
54
Which famous football player is an alumni of Valley and played in the NFL for 20 seasons, primarily with the 49ers?
Steve McNair
Brett Favre
Walter Peyton
Jerry Rice
55
EMCC has campuses in Scooba and Mayhew. What is the name of the Netflix documentary that featured EMCC football?
Last Chance U
Undefeated
75 Seasons
Pony Excess
56
The FAFSA is what you fill out before every academic school year in order to determine your eligibility for __________.
Free Aid
College Admission
Financial Aid
Corporate Sponsorship
57
William Carey is located in Hattiesburg. What type of medical college did William Carey open in 2008?
Homeopathic
Osteopathic
Allopathic
Naturopathic
58
Which degree is earned after successful completion of two years (approximately 60 hours) of study?
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate
59
Which is a form of financial aid that requires repayment?
Private Scholarship
Federal Loan
Corporate Funding
Grant
60
Which office at a college or university is responsible for processing college applications?
Financial Aid Office
Application Office
Registrar's Office
Administrative Office
61
A student's concentrated area of study is referred to as his/her __________.
Major
Field of Study
Endorsement
Program
62
ICC is located in northeast Mississippi with campuses in Fulton, Belden and Tupelo. Which campus is their main campus?
Tupelo
Fulton
Belden
63
What was Mississippi Delta Community College's original name?
Sunflower Junior College
Coahoma Community College
Greenwood/Leflore Junior College
Moorhead Community College
64
Which is a two-year school that provides affordable postsecondary education as a pathway to a four-year degree?
Private College
Trade School
University
Community College
65
Delta State University, located in the MS Delta, is the only university in Mississippi to offer which degree program?
Meteorology
Commercial Aviation
Agricultural Engineering
Auctioneering