Fall 2024 Career & College Exploration Exam

Name 3 colleges/universities you are interested in attending.

Name 1 club/organization affiliated with a college/university you are interested in.

What does TEKS stand for?

• Texas Educational Knowledge Standards

• Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Texas Essential Knowledge Service

• Texas Essential Knowledge Standards

Name 10 skills you may have that can help you get a job.

Which of the following is considered a campus activity?

• Volunteering

• Community Service

• Joining a school team

• Joining an AAU team

Extracurricular means

• required class

• graduation requirement

• required for working

• in addition to normal classes

Why are extracurricular activities important for college admissions?

• They are a fun way to spend time after school.

• They show colleges that you have interests outside of academics.

• They are required for graduation.

• They guarantee admission into top colleges.

You should pick a college because:

• your current partner or best friend is going there.

• you recognize the name.

• They sent you a brochure in the mail.

• The major that you want is offered there.

How does a scholarship work?

• It helps pay for college fees.

• It helps with college admission.

• It helps with tests to get into college.

• Every student is given one when they graduate from high school.

A goal is

• a plan to take a vacation
• a method for cooking
• a desired result or outcome that one aims to achieve
• a type of exercise routine