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WorksheetsNavigate Career Planning and Paying for College
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 57mins
You are an education major, and part of your financial aid money is the money you earn as a tutor.
scholarship
grant
work study
loan
You are majoring in chemistry and entering your third year of college. You receive money from the federal government through a program that awards financial aid to students majoring in science, technology, engineering and math.
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You receive $500 from the local cultural society.
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Your father lost his job and the family's income became much lower. You receive money from the government to pay for college.
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You borrowed money through a federal program to pay for your education this year.
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You entered your painting in a contest and won $750 to pay for your college expenses.
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You work in an office on campus after class every day.
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You received $3000 per year from the lottery funds in your state. Every high school graduate can receive this aid if they attend an in-state college.
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You received $4000 from the federal government because you promised to teach in a school that serves low-income students after graduation. If you change your mind, you will have to repay the full amount.
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You were a high school athlete. The university is paying your tuition while you play on the college team.
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Your parents borrowed money through a US government program for parents of college students.
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You were raised by a single parent. Your family income qualified you to receive a need-based award from the US government.
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You are going to school to study voice performance, and you receive $1000 per semester because you sing in the college choir.
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You work 20 hours per week in the library at your college.
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Your family qualified for a federal government program that reduced the interest on the money you borrowed to pay for college.
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Your mom works for a company that will pay 50% of your tuition at any in-state public college.
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You receive a $1000 award to help pay for college from a local community organization in recognition of your volunteer activities.
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Your other financial aid did not cover all of your college costs, so you borrowed money from a private lender.
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You work in the college's computer lab three days per week.
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Your PSAT scores qualified you as a National Merit Scholar. Several schools have offered you free tuition.
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__________are one important way colleges, employers, and others in positions of authority can objectively measure your performance.
Grades
Rumors
Interviews
Guesses
All scholarships are based on grades and test scores.
True
False
Vocational education or trade school is associated with which of the following?
Community College
Union Training
Associated Builders and Contractors
Certificated programs or licensure programs
All of the above
There are NO prerequisites to get into the military.
True
False
My senior year schedule factors into admissions decisions.
True
False
people who can tell a potential employer why you are qualifiedfor a job
references
sister
cover letter
You should research the _________________ of a career to learn about its long-term growth stability.
average salary
workplace culture
job outlook
_________________ skills are focused around broader concepts, such as communication, leadership, or time management.
Transferable
Technical
Mechanical
S.M.A.R.T. goals are:
Strategic, Memorable, Attainable, Realistic, Team-oriented
Sound, Measureable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Timely
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely
You can gain real-world experience in a new industry by _________________________ .
conducting research
volunteering
using e-learning
Figuring out what kind of salary you need to support yourself is part of assessing your ____________________ .
skills and interests
financial needs
personality
Researching the _____________________ of a career will help you learn about potential workplace safety issues.
types of positions available
typical working conditions
job outlook
________________ is a list of all your monthly expenses that must be paid.
Grocery List
Budget
Inventory
Which of the following is a SMART Goal?
I want to be smarter
I will get stronger this year
I will increase my B in Math to an A by the end of the 9 weeks by studying 30 minutes every day
I will decrease my time in the mile run by next year.
Which of the following is NOT a SMART GOAL?
I will skydive before I get out of college
I will visit the Taj Mahal by the time I'm 30 years old
I will save $1,000.
I will lose 20 lbs in 20 weeks.
