Unit 3 Quiz EPF

High school students in the United States would be recommended to do all BUT WHICH when determining what their next steps will be after graduation?

• Taking AP courses to see if they can handle college level courses

• Consider how service in the military could provide financial support and skills training toward a future career

• Discussing the pros and cons of community college, apprenticeships, and four-year universities

• Taking a skills and interests assessment with a counselor

Grant, a senior in high school, begins to realize he only has six months until graduation and he hasn't chosen what he will pursue upon graduating. Which of the following is NOT a large obstacle he and many others face when determining their post-high school plans?

• Uncertainty of their skills or career desires

• Financial stresses surrounding tuition, rent, or bills

• Scarcity of choices in location for higher education

• External expectations from family, friends, and the community

Many students choose to forego continuing on to a secondary educational institution and instead focus on experiencing the world and exploring options before choosing what to do. This decision is often referred to as a(n)

• Wanderlust Option

• Introspective Moment

• Gap Year

• Educational Pause

Janae has accomplished the rigorous challenge of basic training in the United States Marine Corps. As a Private First Class (PFC), she works as an Artillery and Missile Crewmate which oversees the construction, servicing, and removal of various weapons deployed in combat. Out of the options provided, which civilian industry would her skillsets carry over to?

• IT Software Developer

• Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Disposal

• Behavior Specialist and Clinician

• Veterinary Assistant

Franklin is serving in the United States Navy as a Corpsman (medic) and is stationed with Marines out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. What will his LES (Leave and Earnings Statement) explain each month?

• His monthly pay, how much leave time he has accrued, and tax deduction details

• An overview of his certifications and qualifications in the medical field

• Limitations and restrictions attached to his rank in the Navy

• How much time he has left until he qualifies for a field promotion to a higher rank

Which of the following IS NOT a branch of the American military network?

• The United States Merchant Marines

• The United States Coast Guard

• The United States Marine Corps

• The United States Space Force

An incentive or benefit of taking general education credits at a community college prior to enrolling at a university would be

• Ability to save money on tuition costs

• Multiple opportunities to network and collaborate with students in your career field

• Plenty of "college life" experiences like parties and Greek Life

• Strong access to large numbers of enrichment programs in your desired field

Timothy is having a hard time balancing his academic and extra-curricular requirements as a high school junior. He repeatedly misses his morning classes due to sleeping in and his GPA is a 1.4 weighted. An academic advisor might suggest that he

• Dropout and join the military

• Look into the AP/IB programs for motivation

• Consider a week-long break to reflect on his options and return to school with a new outlook

• Enroll for his GED at a local community college

Typically when someone works as an apprentice they

• Are paid the same hourly wage as a regular employee in that field

• Will automatically join the military as an officer

• Shadow trained professionals to receive experiential learning and skills in an aspired career

• Are trying to gain acceptance to a four-year university and bypass the traditional application process

Marshall, who is ironically from Marshall, North Carolina, is torn between attending North Carolina State University and Florida State University for a number of reasons. While he does have a little scholarship money banked, Marshall's parents are still concerned with how they will afford the higher tuition FSU will require. What is the purpose of charging non-resident students out-of-state tuition?

• To limit the number of placement spots taken away from resident students living in the state

• Because non-resident students haven't been paying state taxes like resident students have

• To keep their state pride "home grown"

• Because they want to dissuade non-state students from coming to their state