College and Career Readiness Quiz

List 3 questions to ask yourself when preparing to transition out of high school.

• What career do you want?

• What is your favorite color?

• How many pets do you have?

• What is your favorite movie?

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What is the difference between Career & College Readiness?

• College readiness is about academic preparedness; career readiness is about skills for employment.

• College readiness is about choosing a major; career readiness is about choosing a job.

• College readiness is about social skills; career readiness is about technical skills.

• College readiness is about extracurricular activities; career readiness is about internships.

List 2 tips for College and Career Readiness.

• Have a strong foundational knowledge in core academic subjects.

• Practice good study habits and become an independent learner.

• Watch TV every day.

• Sleep late every night.

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List 2 types of ways you can help pay for college.

• FAFSA and Scholarships

• Buying a car and Renting an apartment

• Shopping and Dining out

• Traveling and Vacationing

Why is it essential to build personal relationships?

• Help you gain experience through others, help connect with people, and open communications.

• Make you popular on social media.

• Allow you to win every argument.

• Help you avoid responsibilities.

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What are 3 steps to keeping grit?

• Stay focused, Keep motivated, Don’t let failures hold you back.

• Procrastinate, Avoid challenges, Give up easily.

• Complain often, Blame others, Ignore feedback.

• Stay distracted, Lose motivation, Quit when it's hard.

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List the 5 steps for your Career Plan of Action.

• Decide, Understand, Create, Advertise, Goals

• Sleep, Eat, Relax, Watch TV, Repeat

• Ignore, Forget, Procrastinate, Avoid, Quit

• Dream, Wish, Hope, Wait, Wonder

What are two benefits of participating in extracurricular activities during college?

• Develop leadership skills and expand your network.

• Increase time spent on social media and video games.

• Ensure you never have free time.

• Guarantee a perfect GPA without studying.

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What is a key factor in maintaining a healthy work-life balance?

• Setting clear boundaries between work and personal time.

• Working overtime every day.

• Ignoring personal responsibilities.

• Focusing solely on career advancement.

What is an effective strategy for managing stress during college?

• Practicing mindfulness and regular exercise.

• Procrastinating on assignments.

• Skipping classes frequently.

• Consuming excessive caffeine.