WorksheetsFinal Exam Review #1 – College & Career Readiness
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 14mins
Match the following: Explains your interest in and qualifications for a position with specific examples.
Explains your interest in a position
Interest
Qualifications for a position
Qualifications
Specific examples
Examples
Match the following: 7. Financial aid based on need, merit, or an accomplishment.
Financial aid based on need
need
Financial aid based on merit
merit
Financial aid based on accomplishment
accomplishment
A military program offered on many college campuses that provides leadership training for commissioned officers.
ROTC
ROTC
JROTC
JROTC
Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol
Military Academy
Military Academy
Match the following: 9. An employment specialist who seeks out highly qualified people to fill upper-level positions for an employer.
Employment Specialist
Headhunter
Recruiter
Recruiter
Headhunter
Employment Specialist
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Match the following: 16. People who have known you and can provide information about your skills, character, and achievements.
References
References
Colleagues
Colleagues
Friends
Friends
Mentors
Mentors
Match the following: 17. A school that teaches a skilled trade.
Vocational School
Vocational School
High School
Trade School
University
High School
Trade School
University
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Nontechnical skills
Nontechnical skills needed by most workers for success on the job.
Part-time jobs
Part-time jobs on a college campus held by students to finance their education.
Work experience summary
A summary of your work experience, education, skills, and interests that qualify you for a job opening.
Interest paid by U.S. Department of Education
Interest is paid by U.S. Department of Education while enrolled at least half time or during deferment.
Award by college or university
An award given to a person by a college or university that signifies the person has successfully completed a course of study.
Name 5 different sources of funding for post-secondary education.
Scholarships, grants, student loans, work-study programs, and personal savings.
Only scholarships and grants.
Only student loans and work-study programs.
Only personal savings.
What does FAFSA stand for?
Federal Application for Student Aid
Free Application for Student Aid
Federal Assistance for Student Aid
Free Assistance for Student Aid
When should you apply for federal grants, work-study, and FAFSA loans?
Before the academic year starts
After the academic year starts
At the end of the academic year
Anytime during the academic year
You need to fill out the FAFSA form:
Once a year
Twice a year
Every semester
Only once during college
Do you need to pay back grants?
Yes, because grants are loans.
No, because grants are gifts.
Yes, because grants are investments.
No, because grants are scholarships.
Organizations that typically offer scholarships to help pay for college and career schools include:
Government agencies
Non-profit organizations
Private companies
All of the above
Scholarships need to be repaid because:
They are a form of financial aid that requires repayment.
They are given based on merit or need and do not require repayment.
They are loans that must be paid back with interest.
They are temporary and must be returned after graduation.
If participating in the Federal Work Study Program, can you work as many hours as you want?
Yes, you can work unlimited hours.
No, there are restrictions on the number of hours you can work.
It depends on the employer's discretion.
Only during weekends.
Who pays the interest on a Direct Unsubsidized Loan?
The borrower
The government
The borrower's school
The borrower's parents
If you are an undergraduate student, what is the maximum amount you can borrow each year in Direct
Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans?
Freshmen year - (a) 3,500 Unsubsidized Sophomore year (b) - 4,500 Unsubsidized Junior & Senior years (c) - 5,500 Unsubsidized
What is Loan Consolidation?
Combining multiple student loans into one loan with a fixed interest rate based on the average of the interest rates on the loans being consolidated.
Paying off a loan with another loan that has a higher interest rate.
Taking out a new loan to pay for educational expenses.
Refinancing a mortgage to get a lower interest rate.
Name 2 benefits to having a Federal Student Loan over a private loan.
Lower interest rates and flexible repayment options
Higher interest rates and no repayment options
No interest rates and no repayment options
Higher interest rates and flexible repayment options
How do you apply for a Federal Student Loan?
Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
Visit the local bank and fill out a loan application form.
Contact a private lender for a student loan.
Submit a scholarship application to your college.
Which of the following is a hard skill?
Computer skills
Data analysis
Basic mathematics skills
Knowing foreign languages
Programming
Name 5 soft skills.
Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Time management, Adaptability
Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, HTML
Running, Jumping, Swimming, Cycling, Hiking
Cooking, Baking, Grilling, Roasting, Frying
Match the following places with where job openings are posted.
Job boards, company websites, recruitment agencies
LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor
Social media, newspapers, job fairs
Facebook, The New York Times, Career Expo
Online forums, community centers, bulletin boards
Reddit, Local Library, Community Hall
All of the above
All mentioned platforms
Which of the following topics should be included in a resume?
Hobbies
Favorite Movies
Work Experience
Daily Routine
Pet's Name
How do you prepare for an interview?
Research the company and role
Practice common interview questions
Dress appropriately
All of the above
Match the following actions with their appropriateness after an interview:
Sending a thank you email
Appropriate follow-up action
Ignoring the interview
Disregarding the interview process
Calling the interviewer repeatedly
Harassing the interviewer
Posting about it on social media
Sharing interview details publicly
