Exploring Postsecondary Options

What is the primary purpose of a community college?

• To serve as a research institution.

• To offer advanced degrees exclusively.

• To provide entertainment and leisure activities.

• To provide accessible and affordable education and training.

Name one advantage of attending a four-year university.

• Higher tuition costs compared to community colleges.

• Less exposure to real-world experiences.

• Limited networking opportunities.

• Access to a diverse range of academic programs and resources.

What is a trade school?

• A trade school is an online platform for social networking.

• A trade school is a university for academic degrees.

• A trade school is a place for recreational activities.

• A trade school is an institution that offers vocational training in specific trades.

What is the difference between a bachelor's degree and an associate's degree?

• A bachelor's degree is a one-year degree, while an associate's degree is a three-year degree.

• A bachelor's degree is only available online, while an associate's degree is in-person only.

• A bachelor's degree is a vocational qualification, while an associate's degree is an academic qualification.

• A bachelor's degree is a four-year degree, while an associate's degree is a two-year degree.

Why might someone choose to attend a vocational school?

• To participate in extracurricular activities.

• To take a break from traditional schooling.

• To explore general education subjects.

• To gain practical skills and training for a specific career.

What is dual enrollment and how does it work?

• Dual enrollment is a scholarship program for low-income families.

• Dual enrollment is a program for college students to take high school courses.

• Dual enrollment allows students to skip college entirely.

• Dual enrollment is a program that enables high school students to enroll in college courses for credit.

These are the types of postsecondary options I can choose:

• College - Community & 4-Year

• Military

• Trade School or the Workforce

• All of the Above

A 4-year degree is known as a ______________ degree.

If I'm planning to attend an off-island college, it is not important to know anything about the school I want to attend.

• True

• False

Dual Enrollment is offered at both the University of Guam and the Guam Community College.

• True

• False