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What is the first step in the college admissions process?
Choosing a major
Researching and exploring different colleges and universities
Taking standardized tests
Submitting the application
Which of the following is NOT a type of college?
Cafeteria
Hospital
Library
Dormitory
What is a college major?
A college major is a type of degree.
A college major is a type of extracurricular activity.
A college major is a specific job.
A college major is a specific field of study.
What are college scholarships?
Free tickets to college events
A type of student loan
Financial aid awards designed to help students pay for their education.
Discounts on textbooks
Why are college campus tours important?
To provide inaccurate information
To help prospective students make an informed decision about the college
To waste time and money
To confuse prospective students
What is the purpose of the college admissions process?
To discriminate against certain students based on their background or ethnicity.
To make the admissions process as difficult as possible for students.
To randomly select students for admission to a college or university.
To evaluate and select qualified students for admission to a college or university.
Which type of college typically offers vocational programs?
Community college
Online college
University
Trade school
What is the purpose of the SAT or ACT in the college admissions process?
To assess a student's readiness for college-level work and provide colleges with a standardized measure of academic abilities.
To evaluate a student's physical fitness and athletic abilities.
To measure a student's creativity and artistic talents.
To determine a student's social skills and extracurricular involvement.
What is the difference between a college and a university?
A college offers undergraduate degrees, while a university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.
A college is a smaller institution than a university.
A college offers only associate degrees, while a university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
A college focuses on vocational training, while a university focuses on academic research.
What is the purpose of college scholarships?
To fund research projects for professors
To encourage students to drop out of college
To provide free textbooks to students
To provide financial assistance to students who may not be able to afford the cost of higher education.
What does the “Cost of Attendance” include? (select all that apply)
Tuition
Fees
Room and Board
Books and Supplies
Miscellaneous and personal expenses
A scholarship that is awarded every year without reapplying as long as the student’s GPA stays at a certain level is called a ___________________ scholarship.
Renewable
Athletics
Academic
Rewardable
At what type of college can you earn an Associate’s Degree?
A community college
A university
About how many college credits do you need for a Bachelor's Degree?
90
40
60
120
About how many college credits do you need for an associate’s degree?
90
40
60
120
A letter written for a student applying for college admission to put in a good word for them is a _________________.
Letter of recommendation
Academic resume
Letter of referral
What is the mascot for The University of Oregon?
a bulldog
a tiger
a duck
a cowboy
Which institution is most likely to utilize competitive admission?
A. Little Rock Community College
B. Princeton Automotive College
C. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
D. Hutchinson Junior College
Which of the following statements regarding scholarships is FALSE?
Many students wish they had spent more time in the fall and winter looking for scholarships.
There are a lot of scams in the scholarship search business, so you should avoid anyone asking you to pay for these services or to provide them with your personal information.
Colleges don’t generally give scholarships or grants.
Savings you build up from working a job can help pay some of your college costs.
What is the main difference between a Certificate and Associate's Degree?
There's no difference at all
For an Associate's you need to take General ED classes (english, math, science).
Only one is related to the major you chose
You need a certificate to transfer to a 4 year
Across the country, community colleges have worked to ensure that their associate’s degrees match the _________________ of most universities, especially local ones.
standard operating procedures
protocols
general education requirements
rules and regulations
Many vocational schools award which of the following upon completion of coursework?
A. A doctorate
B. A certificate
C. A GED
D. A baccalaureate degree
College students go to class every day, 8 hours a day.
True
False
What is the name of a test you must take to get into college in Louisiana?
ACT/SAT
Pre-ACT
GRE
LSAT
A two-year college is also known as a(n) ______.
A. part-time college
B. community college
C. middle college
D. early college
__________ Training is one of the most efficient ways to develop the youth, through on the job training, making them Industry ready.
Internship
Industry visit
apprenticeship
none of these
What are the two types of programs available at community college?
Certificate and diploma
Classified and certificated
Diploma and classified
Classes and lecture
What is a monetary award that a college student may receive by filling out a competitive application (not the FAFSA) that they do not have to repay?
Grant
Scholarship
Work-study Job
Student Loan
What is the program that allows high school students to earn college credit while still enrolled in high school?
Early admission
Dual enrollment
Dual education
You can't take college courses in high school
The average cost of a college textbook is $40
True
False
Which type of educational institution focuses on providing practical skills and specific career training?
Liberal arts college
Community college
Research university
Vocational school
Which alternative to a 4-year college involves learning a trade under the guidance of a skilled professional?
Internship
Vocational school
Apprenticeship
On-the-job training
Which type of educational institution offers a variety of courses and programs, often at a lower cost than traditional colleges?
Online universities
Community colleges
Vocational schools
Private universities
Which alternative to a 4-year college allows individuals to earn certifications and qualifications through online courses?
Online school
Trade school
Apprenticeship
Community college
Which type of educational institution focuses on providing hands-on training and practical skills for specific careers?
Online universities
Liberal arts colleges
Vocational schools or trade schools
Military academies
Which alternative to a 4-year college involves working under the guidance of a skilled professional to gain practical experience?
Trade school
Volunteering
Internship
Apprenticeship
Which type of educational institution offers a wide range of academic and vocational programs for students?
Elementary school
University
Preschool
High school
Which alternative to a 4-year college allows individuals to learn at their own pace through online courses?
Online university/education platform
Apprenticeship program
Military training
Trade school
Which type of educational institution focuses on providing specific career training and job placement assistance?
Vocational school
Community college
Liberal arts college
Preschool
Which alternative to a 4-year college involves learning practical skills and gaining industry-specific knowledge?
Apprenticeship
Vocational or trade school
Online courses
Community college
Which alternative to a 4-year college involves gaining practical experience in a specific field through hands-on training?
Internship
Apprenticeship
Online courses
Community college
Which type of educational institution offers a flexible learning schedule and allows individuals to learn from anywhere?
Online university/education platform
Community college
Vocational school
Liberal arts college
A year between high school and college when some students engages in various educational and developmental activities, such as travel or some type of regular work is called a _____?
Gap Year
Adjusting to Adulthood
Pre-college life adjustment
Pre-college qualification
Learned abilities acquired and enhanced through practice, repetition, and education
Soft Skills
Hard Skills
Torture
School
A temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field is called an __________?
Apprenticeship
Volunteer work
Internship
A waste of time
Attributes and personality traits that help employees interact with others and succeed in the workplace is called _____?
Hard Skills
Mental abilities
Difficult Skills
Soft Skills
Which of these is where you get paid to be on the job and learn but lasts longer than a few months.
Apprenticeship
Internship
Which of the following is NOT a soft skill?
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Knowing Google Suite
Teamwork
Which of the following is NOT a hard skill?
Keyboarding 30 WPM
Interpersonal Communication
Knowing how to use Google Sheets
Knowing Accounting
Which of the following is NOT an alternative to college?
Gap Year
Vocational School
Certificate Program
Master's Degree
Which of the following are courses you can take in high school to earn college credit?
Advanced Placement (AP)
College and Career Readiness
Dual Credit
Colleges may require you to take which of the following exams in order to determine admittance?
SAT
TSI
ACT
STAAR
A syllabus is ...
A document created to inform the student about social opportunities around the campus
A document that explains what to expect from the course and a summary of the assignments
A document that describes the various departments around campus
What is a college major?
the courses that your high school counselor chooses for you
the amount of credits that you need to graduate with a degree
a group of courses required by a college in order to earn a degreecollege
A specific subject area that students specialize in.
major
bachelors
masters
minor
A degree awarded by a college or university to a person who has completed typically four years of undergraduate studies.
associate's degree
bachelor's degree
master's degree
doctorate
A degree awarded by a graduate school or department, usually to a person who has completed at least one to three years of graduate study.
associate's degree
bachelor's degree
master's degree
doctorate
What do you need to have before you start a Master's Degree?
super powers
a bachelor's degree
an associates degree (only)
a minor
a degree awarded by a junior or community college after completion of two years of study
associates degree
bachelor's degree
master's degree
doctorate
a secondary area of specialization beyond a college major
associate's
minor
major
bachelor's
When visiting a college website, where would you find information on the school's various departments, programs, and majors?
Academics
Admissions
Student Life
When visiting at a college website, where would you find information about the application process and tuition?
Student Life
Admissions
Academics
How many years on average is a Bachelor's degree?
2
4
6
8
How many years, on average, does it take to earn an associate's degree?
2
4
6
8
How many years, on average, does it take to earn a Master's degree?
2
4
6
8
How many years, on average, does it take to earn a Doctorate (Ph.D) degree?
2
4
6
8
What type of college is designed for students that might not quite be ready for a full University setting?
Community College
Private School
Military Academy
Hispanic Serving institution
What type of college originally provided a place where African Americans could earn a college education?
Historically Black College or university
Community College
4 year school
Public university
Which of the following is an example of a Public university in Texas?
Baylor
Rice
Wayland Baptist
Texas Tech
Which of the following careers might a student go into after graduating from a Religiously Affiliated School
Nurse
Teacher
Priest
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a Military Academy?
Midwestern State University
Texas A&M
West Point
Howard university
True or False: Single Gender School traditionally only allows boys OR girls to attend.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of a for-profit college
Midwestern State University
Southern New Hampshire University
University of Oklahoma
University of Phoenix
Which of the following are ways a student can get help with the cost of going to college?
Federal GRANTS
Scolarships
Student Loans
All of the above
Which of the following terms means "The cost of taking classes at college"?
Scholarships
Tuition
Financial Aid
Grants
True or False: You can ONLY get scholarships if you are a good athlete.
True
False
Which of the following is a reason a student might want to go to a trade school
Less expensive
takes less time
focuses on learning a specific trade (skill)
all of the above
True or False: The best way to become a high ranking officer in the military is by attending a military academy.
True
False
Which of the following is a Private college in Texas?
Midwestern State University
Texas Tech
Rice
University of Texas
Which of the following is taken into account when a college accepts a student to attend?
High School grades
Extracurricular activities
Volunteering hours
All of the Above
True or False: It is important to begin considering what type of college and career you want while in middle school.
True
False
True or False: you can earn a bachelor's degree from a university by going to school online.
True
False
How many years on average is a Bachelor's degree?
2
4
6
8
How many years, on average, does it take to earn an associate's degree?
2
4
6
8
How many years, on average, does it take to earn a Master's degree?
2
4
6
8
How many years, on average, does it take to earn a Doctorate (Ph.D) degree?
2
4
6
8
What type of college is designed for students that might not quite be ready for a full University setting?
Community College
Private School
Military Academy
Hispanic Serving institution
What type of college originally provided a place where African Americans could earn a college education?
Historically Black College or university
Community College
4 year school
Public university
Which of the following is an example of a Public university in Texas?
Baylor
Rice
Wayland Baptist
Texas Tech
Which of the following careers might a student go into after graduating from a Religiously Affiliated School
Nurse
Teacher
Priest
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a Military Academy?
Midwestern State University
Texas A&M
West Point
Howard university
True or False: Single Gender School traditionally only allows boys OR girls to attend.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of a for-profit college
Midwestern State University
Southern New Hampshire University
University of Oklahoma
University of Phoenix
Which of the following are ways a student can get help with the cost of going to college?
Federal GRANTS
Scolarships
Student Loans
All of the above
Which of the following terms means "The cost of taking classes at college"?
Scholarships
Tuition
Financial Aid
Grants
True or False: You can ONLY get scholarships if you are a good athlete.
True
False
Which of the following is a reason a student might want to go to a trade school
Less expensive
takes less time
focuses on learning a specific trade (skill)
all of the above
True or False: The best way to become a high ranking officer in the military is by attending a military academy.
True
False
Which of the following is a Private college in Texas?
Midwestern State University
Texas Tech
Rice
University of Texas
Which of the following is taken into account when a college accepts a student to attend?
High School grades
Extracurricular activities
Volunteering hours
All of the Above
True or False: It is important to begin considering what type of college and career you want while in middle school.
True
False
True or False: you can earn a bachelor's degree from a university by going to school online.
True
False
_______________ refers to college-level classes offered by some high schools in various subject areas. They are the highest level of classes offered at the high school level.
Dual Credit
Credit by Exam
Advanced Placement
GPA
In dual credit you take...
college classes
high school courses and earn college credit
an exam to earn college credit
college courses and earn high school credit
Academic Achievement Record (AAR), or a _____________ is an official permanent record of a learner's academic performance for high school credit courses.
Transcript
Weighted GPA
GPA
Credit by Exam
True or False:
You should take 4 years of math in high school because if you don't you will lose momentum and college math will be more challenging.
True
False
Why should you take the PSAT?
Practice
Identify AP readiness
Scholarships (including national merit)
All of the above
What is a reference?
A document written discussing qualities and characteristics of an individual
An individual who can serve as a point of contact for additional information on an individual
A cover letter discussing qualities and characteristics of an individual
An essay discussing qualities and characteristics of an individual
Extracurricular activities include:
at school and out of school activities
activities outside of school
at school activities
service activities
Highly selective colleges recommend how many years of world language classes?
1-2 years
2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
True or False:
Highly selective colleges recommend taking 4 years of math, including trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus (if available)
True
False
The essay in a college application...
allows you to show your personality
gives you the opportunity to say why you want to go to a particular school
can tip an admission decision in your favor
All of the above
True or False:
Showing an interest in a school by meeting with an advisor or taking a tour can help an admission decision.
True
False
Associate, bachelor's, master's, Ph. D
A two-year degree is a/an
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
The highest college degree earned is a/an
Associate degree
Bachelor degree
Master degree
Doctorate degree
A four-year degree is a/an
Associate degree
Bachelor degree
Master degree
Doctorate degree
This degree is earned approximately 2 years after receiving a bachelor's degree
Associate
bachelor degree
Master degree
Doctorate degree
Your main field of study of study when you are in college is your...
Major
Minor
degree plan
master's degree
What is the difference between a college and a university?
A university has a football team
A university offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees
A college is more expensive
Colleges are only found in Texas
Major
of or relating to a subject of academic study chosen as a field of specialization
of or relating to an academic subject requiring fewer courses than a major
all of the above
none of the above
Do all careers require a college degree?
Yes. All careers require a college degree.
Yes, but some degrees are easier than others.
Yes, because you have to be an expert in that career.
No, but most require some type of job training or test
Which type of educational institution focuses on providing practical skills and specific career training?
Liberal arts college
Community college
Research university
Vocational school
Which alternative to a 4-year college involves learning a trade under the guidance of a skilled professional?
Internship
Vocational school
Apprenticeship
On-the-job training
Which type of educational institution offers a variety of courses and programs, often at a lower cost than traditional colleges?
Online universities
Community colleges
Vocational schools
Private universities
Which alternative to a 4-year college allows individuals to earn certifications and qualifications through online courses?
Online school
Trade school
Apprenticeship
Community college
Which type of educational institution focuses on providing hands-on training and practical skills for specific careers?
Online universities
Liberal arts colleges
Vocational schools or trade schools
Military academies
Which alternative to a 4-year college involves working under the guidance of a skilled professional to gain practical experience?
Trade school
Volunteering
Internship
Apprenticeship
Which type of educational institution offers a wide range of academic and vocational programs for students?
Elementary school
University
Preschool
High school
Which alternative to a 4-year college allows individuals to learn at their own pace through online courses?
Online university/education platform
Apprenticeship program
Military training
Trade school
Which type of educational institution focuses on providing specific career training and job placement assistance?
Vocational school
Community college
Liberal arts college
Preschool
Which alternative to a 4-year college involves learning practical skills and gaining industry-specific knowledge?
Apprenticeship
Vocational or trade school
Online courses
Community college
Which alternative to a 4-year college involves gaining practical experience in a specific field through hands-on training?
Internship
Apprenticeship
Online courses
Community college
Which type of educational institution offers a flexible learning schedule and allows individuals to learn from anywhere?
Online university/education platform
Community college
Vocational school
Liberal arts college
A year between high school and college when some students engages in various educational and developmental activities, such as travel or some type of regular work is called a _____?
Gap Year
Adjusting to Adulthood
Pre-college life adjustment
Pre-college qualification
Learned abilities acquired and enhanced through practice, repetition, and education
Soft Skills
Hard Skills
Torture
School
A temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field is called an __________?
Apprenticeship
Volunteer work
Internship
A waste of time
Attributes and personality traits that help employees interact with others and succeed in the workplace is called _____?
Hard Skills
Mental abilities
Difficult Skills
Soft Skills
Which of these is where you get paid to be on the job and learn but lasts longer than a few months.
Apprenticeship
Internship
Which of the following is NOT a soft skill?
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Knowing Google Suite
Teamwork
Which of the following is NOT a hard skill?
Keyboarding 30 WPM
Interpersonal Communication
Knowing how to use Google Sheets
Knowing Accounting
Which of the following is NOT an alternative to college?
Gap Year
Vocational School
Certificate Program
Master's Degree
