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WorksheetsCollege and Career Exploration Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 37mins
What is the primary purpose of college or career exploration?
To waste time
To learn about various options and make informed decisions
To procrastinate
To impress friends
Which of the following is a key step in career exploration?
Choosing a career without research
Visiting with professionals in careers that you're interested in
Staying within your comfort zone
Choosing a career that makes the most money
What is a trade school (up to 2 years) primarily focused on?
Liberal arts education
Preparing students for a specific career or trade
Socializing and networking
Travel and leisure activities
What does financial aid do?
It provides you with cash directly
It makes college more affordable
It increases the amount you pay for college
It requires you to stay in the dorms
Which of the following is a traditional four-year college degree?
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
True or False: Community colleges typically offer two-year degree programs and are less expensive than four-year universities.
True
False
What is the primary factor when determining the cost of attending college?
Location of the college
Number of classes you take
Type of degree program
Tuition and fees (housing, books, meal plan etc.)
What is a 'gap year' in the context of college and career exploration?
The time spent between breakfast and lunch
A year off taken before college or entering the workforce to travel or engage in other experiences
A year spent catching up on missed coursework
A year for preparing taxes
Which of the following is a reason to consider a career in a high-demand field?
Lower potential income
Few job opportunities
More job opportunities and better earning potential
No required education
True or False: Career exploration is only relevant for high school students, not middle school students.
True
False
True or False: An associate's degree typically takes less time to complete than a bachelor's degree.
True
False
True or False: It's important to choose a college or career path solely based on what others want for you.
True
False
True or False: Scholarships are a form of financial aid that needs to be repaid after graduation.
True
False
True or False: A trade school focuses on providing a broad education in various fields.
True
False
True or False: Gap years are typically used for travel and fun without any educational or career-focused activities.
True
False
True or False: Community colleges (primarily 2-year schools) typically offer a wider range of degree programs than four-year universities.
True
False
What is the best definition of a "Career"?
A bunch of jobs a person had
A list of education and skills
A person's path through learning, work & other experiences.
A summary of work experiences
True or False: Taking a quiz to discover skills & interests will help identify career options.
True
False
What degree is awarded for a program that lasts 4 years?
associate's degree
bachelor's degree
certificate
technical degree
Community colleges offer a 2-year degree, this is:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
PhD
What is awarded by a college/university after 1 or more years of study beyond a Bachelor's degree?
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate's
HSE
What degree is awarded by a college or university after 2 years or more beyond a master's degree?
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate's
Doctorate
I want to become a master carpenter one day. Which program should I pursue?
Trade School
Bachelor's Program
Associate's Degree
Master's Degree
If I went to a trade school, which career could I potentially pursue?
Professor
Stock Broker
Teacher
Electrician
I want to be a teacher. Which degree is best for me to pursue?
Doctoral Degree
Trade Certificate
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Do I have to go to college in order to make a lot of money?
Yes
No
Which career requires a longer period of education?
Doctor
Graphic Designer
Musician
Museum Curator
Are these in order from the least years of education to the most years of education?
Associate's; Bachelor's; Master's; Doctorate's
Yes
No
Which should you do first?
Pick a college
Pick a career or interest area
Find out where your best friend is going
Go to the closest college
Select the options that are needed for filling out a Net Price Calculator on a college's website.
Household income
GPA
Parent/Guardian Savings Account and Investments
Number of siblings currently attending college
Tax documents
What is a mortgage?
A garage sale
A utilities bill
A loan used to pay for a house or property
A loan used to pay for a car
True or False: Some states do not have income tax.
True
False
Which state has its residents pay income tax?
Tennessee
South Dakota
Florida
Minnesota
True or False: It's typically cheaper to attend college in the state you live in.
True
False
When you borrow money from banks, you have to pay _____________.
The exact amount you borrowed
It all back at the same time
Income tax
The amount you borrowed plus interest
Which is a large factor for what you will pay to attend college?
Where you live
Household income
How many pets you have
Where your parents went to college
True or False: College is only for those who have a lot of money.
True
False
True or False: To make a lot of money, you must go to college.
True
False
True or False: College is only for those with a high GPA.
True
False
