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WorksheetsWhy College? Understanding the Costs and Benefits of Higher Educ
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is a personal reason to go to college?
To get a job promotion
To make your family proud
To learn about taxes
To buy a house
How much more can college graduates earn over a lifetime compared to high school graduates?
$250,000
$500,000
$750,000
Nearly $1 million
What does it mean to study a “niche” topic?
Studying a large field that’s popular
Studying a small or specialized field
Studying something your counselor picked
Studying a topic only offered at an ivy league college
What does FAFSA help students access?
Free cars
Dorm assignments
Financial aid and grants
Career coaching
Which job most likely requires a college degree?
Teacher
Chef
Driver
Cashier
What is one of the biggest cons of going to college?
Limited course options
Too much free time
High tuition and potential student debt
No networking opportunities
Which path may NOT require a college degree but still needs specialized training?
Electrician
Law
Medicine
Architecture
Which of the following is a professional benefit of college?
Making new friends
Traveling on vacation
Higher earning potential
Learning to cook
What percentage of jobs require a college degree, according to Georgetown University?
12%
42%
75%
95%
Why is it good to keep college as an option?
So you can buy more school supplies
To skip high school
To avoid working
To have more future opportunities
