College Decision Insights

College Decision Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Education, Life Skills

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video addresses the anxiety surrounding college selection, emphasizing that the choice of college has a limited impact on future income. It highlights payscale.com rankings, noting that while top universities like MIT lead in income potential, the difference diminishes among liberal arts colleges. The speaker shares a personal experience of transferring from Kennesaw State University to the University of Georgia, illustrating that the income difference is minor. Ultimately, the video suggests that students should choose a college without overemphasizing future income, as the impact is not as significant as perceived.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main point the speaker makes about choosing a college?

The choice of college is crucial for future success.

Most colleges offer the same quality of education.

Only top-ranked colleges guarantee high income.

The choice of college may not significantly impact future income.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to payscale.com, which type of schools dominate the top 25 universities for future income?

Liberal arts colleges

STEM schools

Community colleges

International universities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university is ranked number one for future income?

Stanford University

MIT

Harvard University

University of Georgia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ranking of Kennesaw State University according to the speaker?

Number 244

Number 420

Number 50

Number 100

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much is the average income difference between Kennesaw State University and the University of Georgia?

$8,800

$10,000

$5,000

$12,000

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about choosing a liberal arts college if future income is a priority?

Choose the highest-ranked liberal arts college.

The choice of liberal arts college is not very important.

Avoid liberal arts colleges altogether.

Only choose a liberal arts college if it is in the top 10.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's final advice regarding college choice?

Choose a college with the best sports program.

Pick any college and focus on your studies.

Choose a college based on its location.

Only attend a college with a high ranking.