WorksheetsLife After High School Trivia - Think College, Military, & Work
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 42mins
What is the oldest branch of the U.S. Military
Navy
Marines
Army
Air Force
Coast Guard
What is the oldest college in the state of NH?
Dartmouth College
Southern New Hampshire University
Colby Sawyer College
New Hampshire Technical Institute
What is the number 1 reason students transfer schools after their freshman year of college?
They want to live at home.
They never visited the college before attending.
They don’t like the food on campus.
The school doesn’t have their major.
What test do you have to complete to be considered for the military?
ACT
ASVAB
TEAS Test
SAT
The admissions office evaluates your SAT/ACT scores, transcript, essay and recommendations. What one item is the most important?
Recommendation
SAT/ACT Scores
Transcript
Essay
According to admissions counselors, what high school years are most important to gain acceptance to their colleges?
Junior Year
Sophomore Year
Junior and Senior Years
All 4 Years
According to the Princeton Review what is the most popular college major?
Business Administration
Pre-med
Psychology
Marketing
If someone is interested in the military, what are the possible paths that person could take after high school?
Acceptance into a military academy like West Point or Annapolis.
Enlistment as an active duty soldier into one of the branches of the military
Acceptance into a Reserve Officer Training Corps at a college campus like the University of New Hampshire.
Enlistment into the National Guard.
All of the above
What percentage of today’s college students work in addition to going to school?
34%
55%
62%
71%
An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training for which you are paid & related classroom instruction under the supervision of a trade professional in which workers learn the practical & theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. NH Community Colleges now works with local businesses to offer apprenticeships in the areas of Machining & Healthcare. What do Machinists do for work?
Design and build robots for use in the automobile industry.
Work with computer numeric controlled machinery from setup to operation to produce parts and tools from metal, plastic or other materials.
Provide consultation to manufacturing companies on how to reduce the energy usage of their machinery.
Which of the following jobs require an apprenticeship?
Electrician
Lineman
Pllumbing/HVAC
All of the above
Name the mascot of the University of New Hampshire.
Bulldogs
Wildcats
Huskies
Warriors
A resume is a brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous experience, typically sent with a job application. According to history, who is credited with writing the first resume?
Martin Luther
Aristotle
Abraham Lincoln
Leonardo Da Vinci
What percentage of today's college students are 25 or older?
55%
40%
30%
15%
What percentage of high school athletes will receive scholarships to play in college?
2%
5%
8%
11%
Approximately how many different enlisted jobs are offered through the branches of the U.S. military?
500
350
1,000
800
What does it mean if a college meets 100% of need?
Every student with a certain SAT/ACT score will receive a full scholarship.
The college will award scholarships to make up the difference between what the student's FAFSA says the family can afford and the total cost of attending the college.
If the student is Pell Grant eligible, the student will receive a scholarship to ensure that the student goes tuition free.
What is the average annual salary of a person with only a high school diploma?
$35,256
$25,256
$40,256
$30,256
What is the average salary of someone with an Associate's degree (typically takes 2 years to complete after high school)?
$31,496
$46, 496
$41,496
$36, 496
What is the average salary for a person with a Bachelor's degree (typically 4 years to complete after high school)?
$64,124
$59,124
$50,124
$45,124
Approximately how many jobs will the average person have during their lifetime?
2
5
11
18
True or False: What you post on social media has no impact on whether you will get a job.
True
False
Which question would be appropriate to ask during a job interview?
Can you describe the requirements of this position?
Do you think you are going to hire me?
What will my salary be?
How many vacation and sick days am I allowed?
What is the free application that a student fills out for Federal Student Aid?
Financial Aid
FAFSA
FAWSA
This is the right one
This type of college is beneficial if a student chooses to learn a trade or a professional certification.
Community College
State College/University
Private University
Which degree takes the longest amount of time to achieve?
Master's
Bachelor's
Associate's
Doctorate
