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