Learn about your college career and school options

Who is the author of the article "Learn about your college career and school options"?

• Newsela staff

• U.S. Department of Education

• Pete Souza/White House

• Barack Obama

What is the word count of the article "Learn about your college career and school options"?

• 701L

• 811

• 2010

• 07.20.18

What is the main purpose of the article according to the introduction?

• To celebrate President Barack Obama's speech

• To provide a list of the main types of schools and the average time it takes students to graduate

• To discuss the challenges of the economy

• To show photographs of students celebrating

What are public schools run or funded by?

• Private organizations

• Religious groups

• State and local governments

• Federal government

What distinguishes private schools from public schools?

• Private schools are run by the federal government

• Private schools are connected to a government organization

• Private schools are not connected to a government organization

• Private schools are funded by state and local governments

Private schools typically receive how much government funding compared to public schools?

• More funding than public schools

• The same amount of funding as public schools

• Less funding than public schools

• No funding at all

What is the purpose of a "net price calculator" provided by schools?

• To calculate the total amount of grants a student will receive

• To give an idea of how much a program may cost, factoring in any money the school may provide

• To show the cost of attendance without any financial aid

• To calculate the interest rates on student loans

How long does it typically take to earn a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university?

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

• Five years

What type of degrees do community colleges and junior colleges award?

• Bachelor's degrees

• Master's degrees

• Associate degrees

• Doctorate degrees

What is often the difference between a community college and a junior college?

• A junior college typically offers bachelor's degrees, while a community college does not

• A community college is usually a private school, while a junior college is not

• A junior college is usually a private school, while a community college is not

• There is no difference; they are the same