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Post Secondary Options - What Do You Know?

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does post-secondary mean?

a)

Going to a 4-year college

b)

Going to a junior college

c)

Going to tech school

d)

Going to any schooling beyond high school

2.

A degree received after 4 years of college

a)

Associate's

b)

Doctorate

c)

Graduate Diploma

d)

Bachelor's

e)

Master's

3.

What types of jobs require a Bachelor's degree?

a)

Lawyer, doctor, pharmacist, professor

b)

CEO, teacher, engineer, social worker

c)

Radiology technician, electrician, carpenter, plumber

d)

Cashier, laborer, truck driver, police officer

4.

What does it mean to go to a private school?

a)

Job-specific training (plumber, electrician)

b)

Relatively cheaper tuition.

c)

Smaller class sizes.

d)

General study of classes for two years.

5.

Match the following

a)

Associate's Degree

1.

2 years

b)

Bachelor's Degree

2.

4 years

c)

Master's Degree

3.

5-6 years

d)

Doctorate Degree

4.

6-10 years

6.

Which is NOT an example of a public school in Ohio?

a)

Ohio State University

b)

Kent State

c)

Baldwin Wallace University

d)

Miami University of Ohio

7.

What does it mean to go to a public college?

a)

More expensive tuition.

b)

Larger class sizes.

c)

It has a religious affiliation.

d)

Students tend to receive more money in financial aid.

8.

What does a student receive when they complete all high school education requirements?

a)

License

b)

Certificate

c)

Degree

d)

Diploma

9.

What is a program that offers the combination of paid, on-the-job training and related classroom training in a specified career?

a)

College or University

b)

Community College

c)

Trade School

d)

United States Military

e)

Apprenticeship

10.

Match the following

a)

Accreditation

1.

official approval of a program after a school has met specific requirements

b)

Admissions

2.

department at a college that oversees applications and acceptance

c)

Enrollment

3.

number of students who currently attend a particular college

d)

Licensed

4.

college is legally permitted to operate

e)

Prospective Students

5.

potential or future students at a college

11.

What is the fee paid for academic instruction at a post-secondary institution called?

a)

Enrollment

b)

Financial Aid

c)

Scholarship

d)

Tuition

12.

What is the GI Bill?

a)

A bill you have to pay to get into the military.

b)

It allows people in the military to earn a degree for free.

c)

It is a position in the military.

d)

A bill given to those with a certain financial status to join the military.

13.

What is the year between high school graduation and the start of post-secondary education?

a)

Study Abroad

b)

Trade School

c)

Leap Year

d)

Gap Year

14.

What are the six branches of the United States Military?

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15.

What types of jobs require a Doctorate degree?

a)

Lawyer, doctor, pharmacist, professor

b)

Business, teacher, engineer, social worker

c)

Radiology technician, electrician, carpenter, plumber

d)

Cashier, laborer, truck driver, police officer

16.

A student in college who has not received their Bachelor's Degree is known as an

a)

Undergraduate

b)

Accredited Student

c)

Prospective Student

d)

Graduate

e)

Licensed Student

17.

Trade schools are

a)

schools that allow you to trade items instead of money for tuition.

b)

schools that offer a broad variety of degrees that take 4 years.

c)

schools that allow you to learn a specific trade.

d)

schools that require you to take the SAT or ACT.

18.

A merit scholarship is based specifically on a student's financial need.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The degree a person earns after they receive a Bachelor's is:

a)

Doctorate

b)

Associates

c)

Masters

d)

Diploma

20.

Which of these is not considered a post-secondary education option?

a)

GED

b)

Trade Certificate

c)

Masters of Education

d)

Associates in Business

21.

Which of the following is not true about public universities?

a)

They generally offer different rates for in-state students

b)

They are primarily funded through the federal government.

c)

They are primarily funded through tuition, donations, and endowments

d)

They are often larger in size

22.

What type of degree is earned most often at a local community college?

a)

Doctorate

b)

Certificate

c)

Masters

d)

Associates

e)

Bachelors

23.

Which of the following is considered a public college in Ohio?

a)

Oberlin College

b)

Ashland University

c)

Baldwin Wallace University

d)

University of Cincinnati

24.

Which of the following should a student NOT consider when choosing a post-secondary education path?

a)

Which majors are offered

b)

What your interests are

c)

Academic reputation

d)

Where your friends are going

e)

If you can afford to attend

25.

A college student seeking a Master's degree is called:

a)

An accredited student

b)

A Graduate student

c)

An Undergraduate student

d)

A Master's candidate

26.

College that is not supported or funded by government money.

a)

Private college

b)

Public college

c)

Tuition

d)

Community College

27.

Your primary course of study at a post-secondary institution is called a:

a)

degree

b)

major

c)

license

d)

syllabus

28.

Classes you can take in high school and can also get college credit for

a)

accreditation

b)

grant

c)

dual credit

d)

GED

29.

Outside of the cost of academic instruction for a college, students who live on campus must also pay

a)

Scholarship

b)

Room & Board

c)

Enrollment

d)

Admissions

30.

What types of jobs require a Technical or Associate's degree?

a)

Lawyer, doctor, pharmacist, professor

b)

Business, teacher, engineer, social worker

c)

Radiology technician, electrician, carpenter, plumber

d)

Cashier, laborer, truck driver, police officer

31.

List as many trades as you can think of that are offered at trade or technical schools.

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32.

A benefit of an apprenticeship is all of the following EXCEPT

a)

they only take 1 year to complete

b)

you often get paid to learn

c)

many apprentices get hired by the company

d)

can include professions like nursing and hotel management

33.

All of the following are MINIMUM enlistment requirements for the military EXCEPT

a)

Be at least 16 years old

b)

Be a US Citizen

c)

Have a high school diploma or equivalent

d)

Take ASVAB test

e)

Pass fitness and medical exam

34.

A National Service opportunity would be

a)

Job Corps

b)

Military enlistment

c)

Community college

d)

Studying Abroad

35.

Earning credit for college coursework in another country is called

a)

GI Bill

b)

Studying abroad

c)

Distance Learning

d)

Service Opportunities

36.

Which of the following is a benefit of attending a community college?

a)

Higher tuition fees

b)

Smaller class sizes

c)

Limited course options

d)

Fewer extracurricular activities

37.

What is the primary purpose of a trade school?

a)

To provide a broad liberal arts education

b)

To prepare students for specific careers

c)

To offer doctoral programs

d)

To focus on research and development

38.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for enrolling in a university?

a)

High school diploma or equivalent

b)

Passing a physical fitness test

c)

Submitting standardized test scores

d)

Completing an application form

39.

How many credits are required to graduate from Brookside High School?

a)

20 credits

b)

21 credits

c)

22 credits

d)

23 credits

e)

24 credits

40.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a private university?

a)

Primarily funded by state taxes

b)

Offers lower tuition for in-state students

c)

Relies heavily on tuition and private donations

d)

Has a larger student body

41.

What is the main advantage of attending a community college before transferring to a four-year university?

a)

Higher tuition costs

b)

Smaller class sizes

c)

Limited degree options

d)

Immediate job placement

42.

Which of the following degrees is typically required for a career in academia or research?

a)

Associate's degree

b)

Bachelor's degree

c)

Master's degree

d)

Doctorate degree

43.

What is the primary benefit of earning an Associate's degree before pursuing a Bachelor's degree?

a)

It guarantees a job in your field

b)

It provides a foundation of general education

c)

It is more expensive than starting at a university

d)

It requires less time than a Bachelor's degree

44.

Which of the following is a common requirement for applying to a graduate program?

a)

High school diploma

b)

Undergraduate degree

c)

Trade certificate

d)

Military service

45.

What is the term for financial assistance that does not need to be repaid?

a)

Loan

b)

Grant

c)

Tuition

d)

Enrollment fee

46.

What is the primary purpose of a community college?

a)

To offer doctoral programs

b)

To provide vocational training and associate degrees

c)

To conduct advanced research

d)

To offer only online courses

47.

Which of the following is a common requirement for enrolling in a Master's program?

a)

Completion of a Bachelor's degree

b)

Completion of a Doctorate degree

c)

Completion of a high school diploma

d)

Completion of an Associate's degree

48.

What is the main advantage of studying abroad?

a)

Higher tuition fees

b)

Exposure to different cultures and educational systems

c)

Limited course options

d)

Guaranteed job placement