WorksheetsPost Secondary Options - What Do You Know?
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 31mins
What does post-secondary mean?
Going to a 4-year college
Going to a junior college
Going to tech school
Going to any schooling beyond high school
A degree received after 4 years of college
Associate's
Doctorate
Graduate Diploma
Bachelor's
Master's
What types of jobs require a Bachelor's degree?
Lawyer, doctor, pharmacist, professor
CEO, teacher, engineer, social worker
Radiology technician, electrician, carpenter, plumber
Cashier, laborer, truck driver, police officer
What does it mean to go to a private school?
Job-specific training (plumber, electrician)
Relatively cheaper tuition.
Smaller class sizes.
General study of classes for two years.
Associate's Degree
2 years
Bachelor's Degree
4 years
Master's Degree
5-6 years
Doctorate Degree
6-10 years
Which is NOT an example of a public school in Ohio?
Ohio State University
Kent State
Baldwin Wallace University
Miami University of Ohio
What does it mean to go to a public college?
More expensive tuition.
Larger class sizes.
It has a religious affiliation.
Students tend to receive more money in financial aid.
What does a student receive when they complete all high school education requirements?
License
Certificate
Degree
Diploma
What is a program that offers the combination of paid, on-the-job training and related classroom training in a specified career?
College or University
Community College
Trade School
United States Military
Apprenticeship
Accreditation
official approval of a program after a school has met specific requirements
Admissions
department at a college that oversees applications and acceptance
Enrollment
number of students who currently attend a particular college
Licensed
college is legally permitted to operate
Prospective Students
potential or future students at a college
What is the fee paid for academic instruction at a post-secondary institution called?
Enrollment
Financial Aid
Scholarship
Tuition
What is the GI Bill?
A bill you have to pay to get into the military.
It allows people in the military to earn a degree for free.
It is a position in the military.
A bill given to those with a certain financial status to join the military.
What is the year between high school graduation and the start of post-secondary education?
Study Abroad
Trade School
Leap Year
Gap Year
What are the six branches of the United States Military?
What types of jobs require a Doctorate degree?
Lawyer, doctor, pharmacist, professor
Business, teacher, engineer, social worker
Radiology technician, electrician, carpenter, plumber
Cashier, laborer, truck driver, police officer
A student in college who has not received their Bachelor's Degree is known as an
Undergraduate
Accredited Student
Prospective Student
Graduate
Licensed Student
Trade schools are
schools that allow you to trade items instead of money for tuition.
schools that offer a broad variety of degrees that take 4 years.
schools that allow you to learn a specific trade.
schools that require you to take the SAT or ACT.
A merit scholarship is based specifically on a student's financial need.
True
False
The degree a person earns after they receive a Bachelor's is:
Doctorate
Associates
Masters
Diploma
Which of these is not considered a post-secondary education option?
GED
Trade Certificate
Masters of Education
Associates in Business
Which of the following is not true about public universities?
They generally offer different rates for in-state students
They are primarily funded through the federal government.
They are primarily funded through tuition, donations, and endowments
They are often larger in size
What type of degree is earned most often at a local community college?
Doctorate
Certificate
Masters
Associates
Bachelors
Which of the following is considered a public college in Ohio?
Oberlin College
Ashland University
Baldwin Wallace University
University of Cincinnati
Which of the following should a student NOT consider when choosing a post-secondary education path?
Which majors are offered
What your interests are
Academic reputation
Where your friends are going
If you can afford to attend
A college student seeking a Master's degree is called:
An accredited student
A Graduate student
An Undergraduate student
A Master's candidate
College that is not supported or funded by government money.
Private college
Public college
Tuition
Community College
Your primary course of study at a post-secondary institution is called a:
degree
major
license
syllabus
Classes you can take in high school and can also get college credit for
accreditation
grant
dual credit
GED
Outside of the cost of academic instruction for a college, students who live on campus must also pay
Scholarship
Room & Board
Enrollment
Admissions
What types of jobs require a Technical or Associate's degree?
Lawyer, doctor, pharmacist, professor
Business, teacher, engineer, social worker
Radiology technician, electrician, carpenter, plumber
Cashier, laborer, truck driver, police officer
List as many trades as you can think of that are offered at trade or technical schools.
A benefit of an apprenticeship is all of the following EXCEPT
they only take 1 year to complete
you often get paid to learn
many apprentices get hired by the company
can include professions like nursing and hotel management
All of the following are MINIMUM enlistment requirements for the military EXCEPT
Be at least 16 years old
Be a US Citizen
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Take ASVAB test
Pass fitness and medical exam
A National Service opportunity would be
Job Corps
Military enlistment
Community college
Studying Abroad
Earning credit for college coursework in another country is called
GI Bill
Studying abroad
Distance Learning
Service Opportunities
Which of the following is a benefit of attending a community college?
Higher tuition fees
Smaller class sizes
Limited course options
Fewer extracurricular activities
What is the primary purpose of a trade school?
To provide a broad liberal arts education
To prepare students for specific careers
To offer doctoral programs
To focus on research and development
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for enrolling in a university?
High school diploma or equivalent
Passing a physical fitness test
Submitting standardized test scores
Completing an application form
How many credits are required to graduate from Brookside High School?
20 credits
21 credits
22 credits
23 credits
24 credits
Which of the following is a characteristic of a private university?
Primarily funded by state taxes
Offers lower tuition for in-state students
Relies heavily on tuition and private donations
Has a larger student body
What is the main advantage of attending a community college before transferring to a four-year university?
Higher tuition costs
Smaller class sizes
Limited degree options
Immediate job placement
Which of the following degrees is typically required for a career in academia or research?
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
What is the primary benefit of earning an Associate's degree before pursuing a Bachelor's degree?
It guarantees a job in your field
It provides a foundation of general education
It is more expensive than starting at a university
It requires less time than a Bachelor's degree
Which of the following is a common requirement for applying to a graduate program?
High school diploma
Undergraduate degree
Trade certificate
Military service
What is the term for financial assistance that does not need to be repaid?
Loan
Grant
Tuition
Enrollment fee
What is the primary purpose of a community college?
To offer doctoral programs
To provide vocational training and associate degrees
To conduct advanced research
To offer only online courses
Which of the following is a common requirement for enrolling in a Master's program?
Completion of a Bachelor's degree
Completion of a Doctorate degree
Completion of a high school diploma
Completion of an Associate's degree
What is the main advantage of studying abroad?
Higher tuition fees
Exposure to different cultures and educational systems
Limited course options
Guaranteed job placement
