WorksheetsUnit 2- College & Careers
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
What questions could an interviewer ask you?
What hours are you available to work?
Where were you born?
Do you have any disabilities?
Do you have any questions?
Which would be a better reference?
Your math teacher
Your cousin
When do you need a work permit?
To have a job while taking college classes
If you want a job before you turn 16
Anytime you have a job while you are a student
If you are applying for a job requiring training or specialized skills
What can you find out by taking a personality test?
Your strengths and weaknesses
If you can afford college
What careers fit you personality
Where it would be best for you to live after graduation
Eye contact
Clothing nicer than what you would wear for that job
Firm handshake
Arriving just on time
Heavy perfume or cologne
Chewing gum
Researching the company beforehand
Asking thoughtful questions about the company and position
Showing enthusiasm and passion for the job
Being well-prepared with examples of your work and experience
Following up with a thank-you note after the interview
Not researching the company beforehand
Not asking any questions about the company or position
Appearing disinterested or unenthusiastic
Being unprepared and unable to provide examples of work or experience
Not following up with a thank-you note after the interview
Category each as a job or a career
Nighttime school Janitor
Cashier at Kohl’s
McDonald’s worker
Babysitting
Uber driver
Starbucks barista
Chef
Dental hygienist
Electrician
Accountant
Computer programming
Kindergarten teacher
When would you write “n/a” on a job application?
Hours or holidays you cannot work
When a question does not apply to you
You normally agree to a statement
If you are a mix of nationalities
Full address and email
Education
Current and previous job experience
Languages spoken
Skills you have mastered for work
Volunteer experience
Professional certifications
Hobbies and interests
Health and medical history
Religious or political affiliations
Salary expectations
Marital status
Photograph
Reasons for leaving previous jobs
Javier wants to go to college to become a pediatric nurse. What can Javier do during high school to prepare for this career?
Taking a culinary arts class
Taking medical terminology class
Working with kids at an after-school program
Volunteering at a hospital
Attending a workshop on study skills
Participating in a science fair
Joining HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) club
Participating in a cooking competition
Attending a pottery class
Volunteering at a local animal shelter
Taking a part-time job at Portillo’s
Joining a photography club
All of the following are costs of going to college EXCEPT...
Tuition and fees
Room and board
Textbooks and school supplies
Scholarships and grants
What is a 529 plan?
A career plan developed with your high school counselor
A tax free savings plan that can be used to pay for college
A form used to determine if you are eligible for financial aid
A contract with a university for room and board
When does the FAFSA filing period open every year?
January 1st
June 1st
October 1st
December 1st
Why should you file the FAFSA as early as possible?
It can help your chances of being accepted into schools
Aid is given out on a first-come, first-serve basis
You're guaranteed to get more merit-based scholarships
You'll get a lower interest rate on federal student loans
When filing the FAFSA, you are eligible for all of the following EXCEPT:
Grants and Scholarships
Private Student Loans
Work-Study
Federal Student Loans
How do scholarships and grants differ?
Scholarships are need-based; grants are merit-based
Grants are private forms of aid; scholarships are federal
Grants are need-based; scholarships are merit-based
They're not different; they are one and the same
Which is TRUE about the FAFSA?
You only need to file the FAFSA 1x in your college career
Your parents must earn below a set amount for you to apply
You need to file it at the start of every quarter/semester
There is no cost to file the FAFSA
What kinds of aid are you eligible for by filing the FAFSA? (hint: choose 3 correct answers)
Grants and Scholarships
Private Student Loans
Work-Study
Federal Student Loans
You received money from the government to pay for college.
A scholarship
A grant
Work Study
Loan
You were a high school athlete. The university is paying your tuition while you play on the college team.
A scholarship
A grant
Work Study
Loan
Which type of financial aid am I? I am free money given by universities or private companies. I do not have to be paid back. I can be given for all four years of college or have to be reapplied for each year.
Work-Study
Subsidized Federal Loan
Unsubsidized Federal Loan
Grants
Which type of financial aid am I? I actually do not provide any money. I am a way to get a discount on the cost of school by working part-time somewhere at the college.
Work-Study
Subsidized Federal Loan
Unsubsidized Federal Loan
Grants
What does FAFSA stand for?
Financial Assistance for Students' Aid
Federal Assistance For Student Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Financial Aid for Student Assistance
You must complete the FAFSA to find out if you are eligible for federal student aid.
True
False
Which would be a better reference?
Your neighbor whose kids you babysit for
Your best friend’s mom
You have no idea what you want to do after high school. Which of the following can help you decide?
Illinois Pathways website
Career One Stop website
FASFA website
Personality Testing website
True or false? The higher salary you will earn in a career usually makes the cost of college worthwhile.
True
False
Which is not a benefit of attending a local community college?
You can meet new people living in a dormitory
You can save money on tuition and then transfer to a 4-year college as a junior
You can live at home and not pay room and board
No long distance travel or moving expenses
Put the following in order from LEAST expensive to MOST expensive, assuming you have NO financial aid awarded:
Community College (ex. Harper or Elgin Community College)
In-state public university (ex. Illinois State University or University of Illinois Chicago-UIC)
Out-of-state public university ( ex. Western Michigan University or Iowa State)
A private university (ex. Northwestern or Columbia)
Which is NOT a cost associated with college?
Increased social and networking opportunities
Interest paid on loans
Textbooks and supplies
Tuition and fees
Which of the following is NOT an example of a job benefit?
Paid vacation time
Health or life insurance
A smart and fair boss
A retirement savings plan
