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Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins
What are the core subjects in high school?
Mathematics, English Language Arts, Physics, Social Studies
Mathematics, English Language Arts, Biology, Career and Technical Education
Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Mathematics, Science, History, Career and Technical Education
What is the purpose of Advanced Placement (AP) courses?
To provide extra credit for students
To replace standard high school courses
To prepare students for college-level courses
To offer vocational training
What are extracurricular activities?
Pursuits outside the regular academic curriculum
Courses that must be completed to meet graduation requirements
Optional courses based on personal interests
College preparatory courses
What is the purpose of College Preparatory Courses?
To provide vocational training
To prepare students for success in college
To offer extra credit for students
To replace standard high school courses
ACT stands for (a)
What are Graduation Requirements?
Courses that must be completed to meet graduation requirements
Pursuits outside the regular academic curriculum
Optional courses based on personal interests
Criteria a student must fulfill to earn a high school diploma
What is the purpose of Weighted GPA?
To provide extra credit for students
To consider course difficulty in GPA calculation
To replace standard GPA calculation
To offer vocational training
What are Career Pathways in high school?
Optional courses based on personal interests
Courses that must be completed to meet graduation requirements
Pursuits outside the regular academic curriculum
Areas of study and career preparation
What is the purpose of Credit Recovery Programs?
To help students regain credits for classes they did not pass initially
To replace standard high school courses
To offer vocational training
To provide extra credit for students
What is the Student Success Plan in high school?
Courses that must be completed to meet graduation requirements
Optional courses based on personal interests
An outline of goals and steps needed to graduate high school
Pursuits outside the regular academic curriculum
What are Concurrent Credits in high school?
Units of measurement indicating academic work completed
Courses designed to prepare students for the rigor of Advanced Placement courses
Opportunity for students to earn credit for a course at both high school and college levels simultaneously
College-level courses offered in high schools
What are Electives in high school?
Courses that must be completed to meet graduation requirements
Optional courses based on personal interests
Pursuits outside the regular academic curriculum
Areas of study and career preparation
What are Honors Courses in high school?
Courses that must be completed to meet graduation requirements
Pursuits outside the regular academic curriculum
Optional courses based on personal interests
Courses providing a more challenging curriculum than standard classes
What are Minimum Grade Levels in high school?
Optional courses based on personal interests
Courses that must be completed to meet graduation requirements
Pursuits outside the regular academic curriculum
Lowest acceptable grades for successful completion of a course
What is Dual Credit?
A pathway for Middle School students to take college classes
A pathway for High School students to take college classes
Really hard high school courses
An elective you can take in high school to teach you about college
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Dual Credit?
Save $$$ on college tuition
Gain college credit to finish your degree faster
High school will take twice as long to complete
Easier transition from high school to college
A ____________ is an institution of higher education that grants degrees and certificates.
Collage
Colege
Colage
College
A __________ is a student who lives off-campus and drives to class
commuter
computer
comuter
commutter
People who have graduated from the institution.
Allumn
Alumnium
Alumni
Alumnus
These are tests designed to measure a student’s level of knowledge in basic areas such as math, science, English and social studies.
AAT & SAT
SAT & ACT
AAT & SCT
ACT & STA
Match the following degrees with the type of institution that typically offers them.
Associates
Two-year colleges
Bachelors
Four-year colleges and universities
Masters
Graduate schools
Doctoral
Research universities
Match the following year classifications with their corresponding terms.
Freshman
1st year classification
Sophomore
2nd year classification
Junior
3rd year classification
Senior
4th year classification
AIP stands for...
Achievement Instruction Plan
Academic Involvement Process
Academic Improvement Plan
Archive Involvement Process
Dorm is another word for...
Dormatory
Dormitory
Derogatory
Dormouth
FAFSA stands for
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Free Application for Formal Student Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Accounts
Free Application for Formal Student Assistance
A ____________ course is a course taken in preparation for another course.
prerequsite
prerequstie
prerequsite
prerequisite
When you are enrolled in more than 12 credit hours, you are considered a full time student
true
false
You have to pay a scholarship back
true
false
A __________ is a student’s chosen field of study
Magor
Major
Mayor
Majar
Match the following roles with their responsibilities.
Friend
This person is someone you socialize with and share personal experiences.
Professor
This person teaches you in a classroom and provides subject knowledge.
Advisor
This person helps you select courses, review requirements, and solve academic problems.
Alumni
This person has graduated from your institution and can provide career insights.
Employability means
an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.
move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction.
the quality of being suitable for paid work.
A career is
A short gig.
an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.
A Hobby.
College is defined as
an educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training.
an educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning, conferring degrees in various faculties, and often embodying colleges and similar institutions.
a college providing courses in a range of practical subjects, such as information technology, applied sciences, engineering, agriculture, and secretarial skills.
A technical school is defined as
an educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning, conferring degrees in various faculties, and often embodying colleges and similar institutions.
an educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning, conferring degrees in various faculties, and often embodying colleges and similar institutions.
a college providing courses in a range of practical subjects, such as information technology, applied sciences, engineering, agriculture, and secretarial skills.
A university is defined as
an educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning, conferring degrees in various faculties, and often embodying colleges and similar institutions.
a college providing courses in a range of practical subjects, such as information technology, applied sciences, engineering, agriculture, and secretarial skills.
an educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training.
The difference between a job and a career is
A job typically last longer than a career and is meant to be held until retirement.
A career is usually shorter than a Job.
A career typically lasts longer than a job and is meant to be held until retirement.
A job is defined as
a paid position of regular employment.
a Hobby.
A long lasting assignment.
Retirement means:
Attain another Job.
the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work.
To start Working for the first time.
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee,
salary
loan
wage
What would be an appropriate example of a career? (More than one answer)
Lawyer
Teacher
Doctor
babysitter
What tests are the most important for college entrance?
ASVAB
PRAXIS
ACT-SAT
CCP
___________ must be submitted along with your completed application when applying for college.
completed doctor's form
letter of recommendation
copies of final exams
none of the above
A _____ is a compilation of all earned high school grades averaged together.
grade list
semester grades
exams
grade-point average (GPA)
ACT or SAT tests are typically taken during ____ year of high school.
8th
9th
10th
11th
What types of courses do colleges recommend students take during throughout high school?
Business courses
Honors or AP courses
General education courses
Fine arts electives
When you write your _________, you may include your desires, your goals and/or special events in your life.
Personal statement/essay
Memoir
Obituary
Personal Advertisement
Being involved in a club, organization, volunteering for a local organization and/or playing on a sports team are all examples of a ________________ that colleges look at, rather than just grades.
social butterfly
well-rounded student
nerd
top scholar
Including this in your personal statement/essay can provide excellent essay material to showcase your maturity, initiative, work ethic and time-management skills.
work experience
tutoring
participating in a new start-up business
all of the above
Some of the important factors that play a role in your admission to a college include
students from places from outside the college community
students whose parents, grandparents or other family who have attended
ethnic heritage
first in family to go to college
all of the above
Academics, test scores, course rigor, letters of recommendation, personal statement/essay, extracurricular activities and other factors are all what colleges refer to as
options for enrollment
requirements to apply to college
the "total package"
none of the above
The analysis and study of educational institutions to see if they are of good quality and offering equal education to all students.
Private School
Public School
Accredidation
School Rating
A college or university funded by private sources without any control by a government agency. Tends to cost more.
Public School
Private School
Trade School
Community School
A college or university funded by local, state or national government that oversees and regulates the school’s operations.
Private School
Public School
University
Community College
A school that specializes in career readiness in fields such as hairdressing, cosmetology, and auto mechanics.
Trade School
Public School
Private School
University
A 2 year public institution providing higher education and lower-level courses, certificates, and associate’s degrees
Private School
University
Public School
Community School
An institution of higher learning that grants bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts or science or both.
College
Univesity
Trade School
A school that includes many different schools - such as a college of nursing and a college of business - and has graduate students as well.
College
University
Trade School
A student’s concentrated field of study. Every major includes a required set of courses. Colleges typically ask students to declare a major by the end of their sophomore year.
Minor
Major
A student’s secondary field of study. A minor is not required to graduate.
Major
Minor
Credit given for attending class. Most college classes are 3 credit hours, meaning their total meeting time for a week is 3 hours.
Credit Hour
Class Period
GED
Schedule
What does GPA stand for
Good Professional Attitude
Go Pro Awesome
Grade Point Average
Grade Point Accreditation
A 2 year undergraduate degree earned at a community or junior college
Doctoral Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Associate's Degree
A 4 year undergraduate degree earned at a college or university
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
The first level of graduate study. To apply for a master’s degree, you must already hold a bachelor’s degree.
Doctoral Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
Master's Degree
The highest level of academic degrees.
Associate's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Bachelor's Degree
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Faculty and Student Aid
Faculty Approved Financial Student Aid
Financial Aid for Federal Student Applicants
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
the amount of money you and your family could be expected to pay for one year of college, based on the data gathered from you FAFSA.
EFC
ABC
IFC
EEFCC
A sum of money given to a student for the purpose of paying for college. Scholarships can be awarded based on academic achievements or other requirements based on the scholarship requirements.
Grant
Loan
Scholarship
Check
Money provided by a funding source that does not have to be paid back
Loan
Grant
Scholarship
Check
Money provided by a funding source that has to be paid back. In most cases payments do not begin until the student finishes school.
Grant
Scholarship
Check
Loan
A program that allows students to work part time during the school year as a part of their financial aid package. The money earned is used to pay for tuition or other college charges.
Employee Student Program
Part Time Worker Program
Work Study Program
Financial Aid Program
A 3 hour college entrance exam which measures verbal and mathematical skills, as well as grammar and the ability to write a brief essay. Students may earn up to 2400 points.
SAT
ACT
A 2 hour and 55 minute exam that measures a student’s knowledge and achievement in english, math, science and reading to determine the student’s readiness for college-level instruction. Scored on a scale of 1-36 in each of the 4 areas. The final score is an average of the 4 areas to create a composite score.
SAT
ACT
What can you do to better your chances of getting into the college of your dreams?
Work hard in school now
Plan ahead
Research schools that are best for me
All of the above
Requirements that must be filled before a student may enroll in a course or discipline.
academic regulation
academic program
course listings
prerequisites
Match the following outcomes with the program.
College Transfer Pathway
Credits that transfer to a 4-Year institution
Career and Technical Education
Credential, certificate or diploma that lead into our 2- year programs
Workforce Continuing Education
Certificates that make you eligible to begin work right out of high school
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)
What is a college catalog?
A list of all the students enrolled in a college
A comprehensive guide to a college's academic programs, courses, and policies
A collection of textbooks used in college courses
A directory of college faculty and staff
Which of the following is typically included in a college catalog?
The college's sports team schedule
Detailed descriptions of each course offered
A list of local restaurants near the college
Student testimonials
What information can you find about college classes in a college catalog?
The number of students in each class
The syllabus for each class
The prerequisites required for each class
The average grade given in each class
How often are college catalogs typically updated?
Every month
Every semester
Annually
Every five years
What is the purpose of listing prerequisites in a college catalog?
To limit the number of students in a class
To ensure students have the necessary background knowledge
To increase the difficulty of the course
To provide additional reading material
Which section of a college catalog would you find information about degree requirements?
Course Descriptions
Academic Policies
Degree Programs
Faculty Directory
What is the significance of course numbers in a college catalog?
They indicate the number of credits a course is worth
They show the order in which courses should be taken
They reflect the difficulty level and sequence of courses
They are randomly assigned
In a college catalog, what does the term "elective" refer to?
A required course for a major
A course chosen by the student that is not specifically required
A course that is only available online
A course that is offered every semester
What is the typical format for listing courses in a college catalog?
Alphabetically by course title
By department and course number
By the popularity of the course
By the instructor's last name
Which of the following is NOT typically found in a college catalog?
Course descriptions
Tuition and fees
Student housing options
Local job listings
What is the role of the academic calendar in a college catalog?
To list all the holidays and breaks during the academic year
To provide a schedule of all classes offered
To outline important academic deadlines and events
To show the availability of faculty members
How can a college catalog help students plan their academic path?
By providing a list of extracurricular activities
By detailing course sequences and degree requirements
By offering tips for studying
By listing available scholarships
What is the benefit of reading the course descriptions in a college catalog?
To find out the cost of textbooks
To understand the content and objectives of the course
To learn about the instructor's background
To see the class schedule
Which of the following best describes a "core course" in a college catalog?
A course that is optional for students
A course that is required for all students in a particular program
A course that is only offered in the summer
A course that is taught by a guest lecturer
What is the importance of the grading policy section in a college catalog?
It provides the schedule for final exams
It outlines how students will be assessed and graded
It lists the names of all the professors
It describes the campus facilities
What is the full name of the marching band at Jackson State University?
The Sonic Boom of the South
The Thunderous Roar
The Southern Sound
The Mighty Marchers
In which city is Jackson State University located?
New Orleans
Jackson
Birmingham
Atlanta
What is the primary color of Jackson State University's athletic teams?
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
What is the mascot of Jackson State University?
Tiger
Lion
Eagle
Panther
In what year was Jackson State University founded?
1877
1900
1882
1895
What is the name of the dance line that performs with the Sonic Boom of the South?
Golden Girls
Prancing J-Settes
Dancing Divas
Silver Stars
Which of the following is a traditional song played by the Sonic Boom of the South?
Eye of the Tiger
Get Ready
Sweet Home Alabama
We Will Rock You
What is the primary mission of Jackson State University?
To provide technical education
To promote agricultural research
To educate and empower students for leadership
To focus solely on sports excellence
