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College and Career Planning Chapter 7 (C&CR)
College and Career Planning Chapter 7 (C&CR)
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A quiz to introduce concepts and terms related to college planning.
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What are some good study tips?
ask others for study tips
study a little bit every day
stay up all night to study
organize a study group
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What do you put in an academic or career plan?
results of career and interest assessments
plan for achieving goals beyond high school
graduation requirements
assessment of factors that might contribute to your success
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What is a grade point average?
The mean, median and mode of all the grades you receive
An average of all the grades you receive
The differences in good and bad grades
The total of all grades you receive
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In preparing for high school, it is a good idea to develop strong study habits which will:
take time away from your leisure time
lead to good grades
help you keep up when things get more difficult
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Which classes or skills are helpful to your success?
electives (classes chosen based on interest)
communication (oral and written)
math to calculate your GPA or paycheck
advanced courses (AP, IB, dual credit)
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How can you plan to be organized?
keep a calendar or to-do list
write assignment due dates in an assignment calendar
break a large project into smaller steps
prioritize tasks and assignments
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What are ways to achieve career goals even if you don't go to college after high school?
enlist in the military
become an apprentice to learn a trade
find an on-the-job training program
enroll in a technical program to earn a certificate
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What is a transcript?
A record of the classes I took in high school and my grades
Financial aid forms
A score report from my SAT or ACT college entrance exams
Recommendations from a teacher or counselor
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Employers assume that graduates have certain characteristics such as:
having a positive attitude and is motivated to succeed
communicating with others and is self-disciplined
knowing how to solve problems and have a good work ethic
knowing how to read and write and understand basic math
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What does GPA stand for?
General Postsecondary Average
Grade Point Average
International Baccalaureate Program
Career Technical Education
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Postsecondary education is:
apprenticeship (working with an expert to learn a trade)
school after high school
college
military training
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What is the purpose of an academic or career plan?
encourages you to participate in extracuricular activities
helps you develop strategies to improve your success
inspires you to get involved in the community
helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses
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What skills can you acquire and strengthen to help you achieve your career goals?
socialize and talk a lot during class
Prioritize assignments and manage your time
listen carefully and follow instructions
cram for a test the night before it is scheduled
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If you were an employer, what characteristics would you look for in a new hire?
dropout
graduate
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Military service is one way to earn money for college.
I know someone in the military.
The military is not for me.
I would consider military in exchange for free college.
I'm willing to share about a family member.
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What information is included on my transcript?
my financial aid form (FAFSA)
my grades and GPA
my college scores
my class rank
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Dropping out of school is not so cool because you are more likely to:
commit crimes, be depressed & have substance abuse problems
be poor
be a single parent
depend on assistance from the government
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What do I look for when choosing a college?
do I meet the requirements (GPA, SAT, activities, service)
cost and size of the school
where I will live and location of school
does it have my major (course of study)
