Prep CC Final 1

Around 1880, a level of schooling past basic education, known as secondary school, was developed. Secondary school was primarily installed as a way to:

• teach math necessary for farming needs.

• create more teachers for the growing population.

• prepare students for college.

• create workers for the Industrial Age.

When looking at the statistics and opportunities available to college graduates, you see that college graduates:

• earn twice what high school graduates earn.

• receive guaranteed medical insurance.

• receive guaranteed medical insurance.

• get to pay back loans.

One way to learn about your talents, skills, and personal qualities is to:

• ask your friends.

• take a self-evaluation.

• take a career assessment.

• work really hard in school.

Someone who is financially stable is able to:

• cover his or her living costs and save money.

• cover his or her living costs.

• spend money freely.

• have both checking and savings accounts.

Which course subject is not required for college admission?

• Science

• Math

• Physical education

• English

Carla earned 322 points out of 340 grade points in her environmental science course. Rounded up, what was her percentage of points earned?

• 90 percent

• 95 percent

• 67 percent

• 97 percent

A weighted GPA counts _____ more highly.

• honors, AP, IB, and dual enrollment courses

• senior-year courses

• freshman-year courses

• math, science, and English courses

High school students can automatically earn college credit by passing _____ courses.

• dual enrollment

• AP

• IB

• honors

Which is not an extracurricular activity?

• Taking an extra year of math

• Volunteering at a homeless facility

• Playing high school football

• Joining the marching band

A two-year college is commonly known as a _____.

• private college

• public university

• community college

• vocational school