Prepare for College in High School

Any schooling that occurs after high school can be deemed:

• college.

• community college.

• vocational education.

• postsecondary education.

All of the following are examples of careers available through vocational and technical education except:

• practical nurse.

• dentist.

• real estate appraiser.

• HVAC technician.

Which of the following is a personal benefit of the value of the social connections you make in college?

• College orientations

• Living in college dormitories

• The fraternity and sorority system

• Networking

Which of the following is a benefit of a college education?

• You have more friends, on average, than a high school graduate does.

• You have an increased chance of financial stability.

• You collect Social Security benefits at an earlier age than a high school graduate.

• You are less likely to go into military service.

Which of the following is a fundamental difference between a career and a job?

• Careers are usually tied to a degree or a certificate.

• Jobs are easier to acquire than careers.

• There is more room for advancement in a job.

• There is an increased opportunity for mobility in a job.

The difference between a job shadow and an internship is:

• that a job shadow is more involved.

• that an internship is more involved.

• that a job shadow pays more.

• a job shadow lasts longer.

All of the following are examples of financial stability except:

• not living paycheck to paycheck.

• being able to pay all your bills every month.

• living paycheck to paycheck.

• being able to save for retirement.

How much money do people without a high school diploma make per year, on average?

• $30,800

• $21,600

• $60,954

• $14,000

Most colleges require _____ years of a foreign language for admission.

• no

• one

• two

• three

All of the following are learned in world languages except:

• culture.

• study of the language.

• history.

• informal slang.