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Navigate Career Planning and Paying for College

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You are an education major, and part of your financial aid money is the money you earn as a tutor.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

2.

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.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

3.

You receive $500 from the local cultural society.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

4.

Your father lost his job and the family's income became much lower. You receive money from the government to pay for college.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

5.

You borrowed money through a federal program to pay for your education this year.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

6.

You entered your painting in a contest and won $750 to pay for your college expenses.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

7.

You work in an office on campus after class every day.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

8.

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.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

9.

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.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

10.

You were a high school athlete. The university is paying your tuition while you play on the college team.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

11.

Your parents borrowed money through a US government program for parents of college students.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

12.

You were raised by a single parent. Your family income qualified you to receive a need-based award from the US government.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

13.

You are going to school to study voice performance, and you receive $1000 per semester because you sing in the college choir.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

14.

You work 20 hours per week in the library at your college.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

15.

Your family qualified for a federal government program that reduced the interest on the money you borrowed to pay for college.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

16.

Your mom works for a company that will pay 50% of your tuition at any in-state public college.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

17.

You receive a $1000 award to help pay for college from a local community organization in recognition of your volunteer activities.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

18.

Your other financial aid did not cover all of your college costs, so you borrowed money from a private lender.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

19.

You work in the college's computer lab three days per week.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

20.

Your PSAT scores qualified you as a National Merit Scholar. Several schools have offered you free tuition.

a)

scholarship

b)

grant

c)

work study

d)

loan

21.

__________are one important way colleges, employers, and others in positions of authority can objectively measure your performance.

a)

Grades

b)

Rumors

c)

Interviews

d)

Guesses

22.
A good way to improve your study habits is to figure out _________________
a)
how you learn best.
b)
a way to cheat.
c)
who will lend you their notes.
d)
 your neighbors habits.
23.
Good study habits will benefit you  _______________
a)
long after your school years end.
b)
only when you're in school. 
c)
for a short while.
d)
less than you think. 
24.
You should do your homework. Homework is _______________
a)
practice.
b)
boring.
c)
unnecessary. 
d)
an easy grade.
25.
Reading books, magazines and online publications for fun _____________________
a)
helps increase your vocabulary, reading comprehension, and reading speed.
b)
will not help you in Middle School. 
c)
shouldn't be done till you're older. 
d)
is a waste of time. 
26.
The more interests you have, the ___________________
a)
more opportunities you have.
b)
busier you will be.
c)
the less you'll focus. 
d)
more you'll need to rest. 
27.
It is a good idea to get involved in _____________________
a)
political debates.
b)
other people's business.
c)
extracurricular activities.
d)
arguments.
28.
Extracurricular activities can help you strengthen your _____________________
a)
character.
b)
muscles.
c)
nails.
d)
opinion.
29.

All scholarships are based on grades and test scores.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Vocational education or trade school is associated with which of the following?

a)

Community College

b)

Union Training

c)

Associated Builders and Contractors

d)

Certificated programs or licensure programs

e)

All of the above

31.

There are NO prerequisites to get into the military.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

My senior year schedule factors into admissions decisions.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

people who can tell a potential employer why you are qualifiedfor a job

a)

references

b)

sister

c)

cover letter

34.
identifying your own interests and abilities
a)
extracurricular
b)
self-assessment
c)
Stuart Cramer
35.

You should research the _________________ of a career to learn about its long-term growth stability.

a)

average salary

b)

workplace culture

c)

job outlook

36.

_________________ skills are focused around broader concepts, such as communication, leadership, or time management.

a)

Transferable

b)

Technical

c)

Mechanical

37.

S.M.A.R.T. goals are:

a)

Strategic, Memorable, Attainable, Realistic, Team-oriented

b)

Sound, Measureable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Timely

c)

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely

38.

You can gain real-world experience in a new industry by _________________________ .

a)

conducting research

b)

volunteering

c)

using e-learning

39.

Figuring out what kind of salary you need to support yourself is part of assessing your ____________________ .

a)

skills and interests

b)

financial needs

c)

personality

40.

Researching the _____________________ of a career will help you learn about potential workplace safety issues.

a)

types of positions available

b)

typical working conditions

c)

job outlook

41.

________________ is a list of all your monthly expenses that must be paid.

a)

Grocery List

b)

Budget

c)

Inventory

42.
Choosing a career that you like and you are good at will be ____________________
a)
a big part of your future happiness.
b)
too time consuming.
c)
your parents decision.
d)
of little importance.
43.
A good career choice "fits" your ____________________
a)
personality and interests.
b)
needs.
c)
schedule.
d)
fashion style. 
44.
Taking interesting classes in high school helps you establish __________________
a)
a direction for the future
b)
residency
c)
a safe zone
d)
better relationships
45.
A long term goal is....
a)
weeks to months
b)
days to weeks
c)
months to years
d)
hours to days
46.
A short term goal is...
a)
months to years
b)
days to weeks
c)
years to decades
d)
next year
47.
Mark and Susan, a recently married couple with full‐time jobs, set a goal of putting $200 in savings every month to make a down payment on a home in five years. What type of goal have they set?
a)
Short‐term
b)
Intermediate
c)
Long‐term
d)
Unrealistic
48.
Kaylee will save her allowance of $25 per month to purchase a $150 mp3 player in six months. This is an example of what type of goal?
a)
Short‐term goal
b)
Long‐term goal
c)
Mid‐term goal
d)
This is not an example of a goal.
49.

Which of the following is a SMART Goal?

a)

I want to be smarter

b)

I will get stronger this year

c)

I will increase my B in Math to an A by the end of the 9 weeks by studying 30 minutes every day

d)

I will decrease my time in the mile run by next year.

50.

Which of the following is NOT a SMART GOAL?

a)

I will skydive before I get out of college

b)

I will visit the Taj Mahal by the time I'm 30 years old

c)

I will save $1,000.

d)

I will lose 20 lbs in 20 weeks.