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QUIZ 4.5.1 Notes A student who earns a scholarship has to:
Scholarships are provided based on all of the following except:
A first-time freshman:
What should first- and second-year high school students do to prepare for scholarship applications?
Grant funding can come from all of the following sources except:
A first-generation student is:
Which of the following is not an example of a federal grant?
All of the following are types of state grants offered except:
What are the two types of loans?
The grace period to start repaying a Perkins Loan is _____ after leaving school.
For which type of loan does the federal government pay the interest rate during your time in school?
Which types of loans have the lowest interest rates?
Which of the following items would you expect to cost the most over the course of your college career? A. Tuition and fees
Which of the following is not a good way to decrease your tuition costs?
You can use your student ID to get discounts on_____.
Which of the following is a bad way to save on technology while in college?
A 529 prepaid tuition plan:
Which of the following is not an advantage of 529 plans?
How does investing in a 529 plan affect your potential future financial aid package?
What might be considered a disadvantage of a 529 plan?
ARE YOU DONE? COPY THE FOLLOWING NOTES!!! --> Making Introductions Notes If you know two people who haven't met, you can introduce them to each other. If you want to meet someone, you can introduce yourself. Here are some examples of phrases of introduction. When Introducing Other People (starting with formal versions and moving to informal versions)
GreetingResponse
Greeting Responses for People You Know (starting with formal versions and moving to informal versions) GreetingResponse
Approaching or Introducing Yourself to a Professor Introduce Yourself/Clarify Your Interest/Clarify His/Her Availability
DONE?
________________________________ QUIZ 4.4.2 Notes Most merit scholarships offered to students are based on their:
A scholarship received for one's artistic abilities is an example of:
Receiving scholarship money to play basketball in college is a form of:
How is need-based aid determined?
Aid awarded based on family income is called _____ aid.
The best way for a student from a low-income background to secure funding for college is to receive _____.
Numerous organizations have developed grants for underrepresented students. All of the following are considered underrepresented except _____.
All of the following are sources of grant funding except:
Many corporations and organizations offer grants to ensure that they will have a good group of potential employees. This type of grant is called a:
Which website allows students to search for scholarships based on their year in college, interests, major, and region?
Which of the following websites is arguably considered the best site to search for scholarships?
On which of the following websites can students fill out profiles and have scholarships and grants sent to them from the site's database?
The grant considered the foundation of federal financial aid is called the _____.
A science grant available to college juniors or seniors is the _____.
Students from the lowest income backgrounds are eligible for the _____.
Which of the following is a low-interest loan to students with very high financial need?
The maximum amount that can be borrowed under a Perkins Loan is _____.
Repayment on the Perkins Loan begins:
The way for students to apply for a Direct Stafford Loan is to:
If a student should decide to leave school permanently for any reason, how many months does the student have before he or she needs to begin repaying the Direct Stafford Loan?
The maximum amount of money offered by the Direct Stafford Loan for an undergraduate student is _____.
In the _____ Work-Study Program, college students who have financial needs can work part-time jobs to help pay for education expenses.
What is the least amount of money a student will receive when participating in work-study?
Typically, most work-study jobs are located:
Cost of attendance is the amount of money it costs to complete:
Tuition and fees, books, supplies, and room and board all figure into a student's:
How often do colleges update the estimated cost of attendance on their websites?
What is one way to limit college tuition costs? A. Take summer and winter courses
When taking into consideration a college's tuition costs, students should:
One strategy to keep college tuition costs down is to attend a(n) _____.
A student who will be the first in his or her family to attend college is a _____ student.
All of the following have specific grant opportunities based on personal traits except _____.
Two career fields that lack minority professionals and thus offer many grant opportunities to students are education and _____.
Other than living with your parents, what is another smart way to keep living expenses down while in college?
When living off campus, one way to save money is to rent an apartment where:
In what type of living arrangements do most university students live for at least the first and second years of college?
If you choose to own a credit card, it is important to:
How should students pay for monthly expenses? A. By debit card
What should you do with the money left over after all monthly expenses are paid?
Another term for a 529 plan is:
A 529 plan:
529 plans may be sponsored by all of the following except:
The amount of money from a 529 college savings plan investment is dependent upon:
Which of the following is a characteristic of the college savings plan?
Which of the following covers all qualified higher education expenses?
All of the following are characteristics of the prepaid tuition plan except which?
The prepaid tuition plan covers:
A plan that locks in tuition prices at eligible colleges and universities is known as a:
Where can you open a Coverdell Education Savings Account? A. At any financial institution
Money from a Coverdell Education Savings Account can be used for:
Funds left over from a Coverdell Education Savings Account after all education expenses are paid go to whom?
A plan that covers all qualified higher education expenses is known as a _____.
The account holder can choose to move funds from one state's 529 plan to another state's plan once over a _____ period.
When is the enrollment period for a 529 college savings plan? A. Year round
Who maintains control over the 529 plan?
Which of the following is a benefit of a 529 plan? A. Many plans have a low monthly contribution requirement.
Multiple Choice: Please select the best answer and click "submit." Funds left over from a 529 plan after all college expenses have been paid go to whom?
To whom do you go if you wish to enroll in a college savings plan?
To whom do you go if you would like to enroll in a prepaid tuition plan?
To whom do you go if you want to enroll in a Coverdell Educational Savings Account?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ QUIZ 4.3.2 Which of the following is a tax-advantaged savings plan designed to encourage savings for future college costs?
Another term for a 529 plan is a _____.
529 plans are sponsored by all of the following except:
A plan that allows a family to pre-purchase one part of a college's cost of attendance is called a _____.
A 529 prepaid tuition plan and a 529 college savings plan can be applied to all of the following except:
Which of the following is a difference between a prepaid tuition plan and a college savings plan?
A plan that locks in tuition prices at eligible colleges and universities is known as a _____.
The prepaid tuition plan covers:
All of the following are characteristics of the prepaid tuition plan except which?
A plan that covers all qualified higher education expenses is known as the _____.
The amount of money you make on the college savings plan investment is dependent on:
Which of the following is a characteristic of the college savings plan?
Funds that are left over in a 529 account after all college expenses have been paid go back to whom?
To whom do you go if you wish to enroll in a college savings plan?
To whom do you go if you wish to enroll in a prepaid plan?
Where can you open a Coverdell Education Savings Account?
Money invested in a Coverdell Education Savings Account can be used for:
Funds left over from a Coverdell Education Savings Account after all education expenses are paid go back to whom?
Which of the following is a benefit of enrolling in a prepaid tuition plan?
Who maintains control over the 529 plan?
Which of the following is a benefit of a 529 plan?
How many times per year can a 529 plan account holder move funds from one plan to another?
All of the following should be considered before enrolling in a 529 plan except which?
Which of the following is true of the 529 plan?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Coverdell Education Savings Account?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 529 plan that makes it different from the Coverdell Education Savings Account?
Which of the following makes the Coverdell Education Savings Account unique?
To whom should your family talk about enrolling in a 529 plan or a Coverdell Education Savings Account?
All of the following are important questions to ask before enrolling in a college savings plan except which?
For which plan or plans is knowing the withdrawal restrictions important?
The estimated cost of completing a full year as a full-time student at a post-secondary institution is called:
How often do colleges update the cost of attendance on their websites?
All of the following factor into a college's estimated cost of attendance except:
What is one way to limit college tuition costs?
One strategy to help cover college tuition costs might be to attend a:
When taking into consideration a college's tuition costs, students should:
All of the following are cost-effective options for acquiring college textbooks except:
Which website allows you to compare online bookstore prices?
Chegg is an online book company that allows students to:
What type of living arrangements do most university students live in for at least the first and second years of college?
When living off campus, one way to save money is to:
Other than living with your parents, what is another smart way to keep living expenses down while in college?
What is the cheapest and healthiest way to eat while in college?
A college meal plan allows students to:
A college meal plan allows students to:
All of the following are ways to save money on transportation except:
Which of the following is a good way to save money if you attend college out of state and are traveling home?
Colleges with large campuses typically offer _____ on campus.
One important strategy to keep credit card costs down is to:
How should students pay for monthly expenses?
What should you do with the money left over after all monthly expenses are paid?
What is the cheapest way for college students to call home?
Freeware and shareware are great ways to utilize all of the following except:
One good way to cut down on the expenses of technology while in college is to:
Which of the following is a way for college students to watch their favorite TV shows without spending a lot of money?
Most college campuses offer a _____ for students to exercise.
One way to have fun for cheap while in college is to:
Students can use their college ID to receive discounts on all of the following except:
You can use your student ID card to get discounts on all of the following except:
Aside from a student ID, what is another card a college student can use to obtain discounts?
Quiz 4.1.4 Notes Financial aid that is awarded based on a student's academic, artistic, athletic, or other exceptional ability is called _____ aid.
Typically, most merit-based aid scholarships are offered to students based on _____.
When students receive money to play a particular sport at a college or university, it is an example of _____ aid.
Financial aid that is given based on a family's financial background is called _____ aid.
Need-based aid is determined by the _____.
Students who come from low-income families should first look at _____ to help offset costs of attendance at any college or university.
The best place to begin looking for scholarships is _____.
All of the following are good choices to search for potential scholarships except:
All of the following should be taken into consideration when researching scholarships except:
Which of the following is a tool that allows students to search for scholarships based on their year in school, interests, chosen major, and region?
Arguably the "best scholarship search engine" is _____.
Which of the following websites has a search tool with over 2.7 million scholarships listed?
Student grants that are based on one's personal background are known as _____ grants.
Which of the following is offered by companies, organizations, and agencies to ensure a good range of potential employees?
All of the following are sources of grant funding except:
The grant that is considered the foundation of financial aid is the:
The grant available to third- or fourth-year college students majoring in physical, life, or computer sciences is the _____.
The students with the most exceptional financial need are eligible for the _____.
A student who will be the first in in his or her family to attend college is called a _____ student.
All of the following types of students have specific grant opportunities based on personal traits except:
Two areas that have a high need for minority students and thus offer many grant opportunities are nursing and _____.
Which of the following has a 5% interest rate for undergraduates with exceptional financial need?
What is the total amount of money students can borrow under the Perkins Loan?
When do students have to begin paying back the Perkins Loan?
How do students apply for a Direct Stafford Loan?
The maximum amount of Direct Stafford Loan money a student can obtain is _____.
All students who have taken out a Stafford Loan have a _____ grace period to begin repayment after they graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment.
In the _____ Work-Study Program, college students who have financial needs can work part-time jobs to help pay for education expenses.
What is the least amount of money a student should receive when doing work study?
Most work-study jobs are typically located:
_______________________________________________________________ QUIZ 3.5.1 Notes Which test best helps students prepare for the ACT?
Which of the following is an advantage to taking the Aspire test?
All of the following are part of the Aspire test except: A. world languages.
Which types of questions are asked on the Aspire test?
To do well on the Aspire test, you will have to:
What is an Aspire composite score?
All of the following are tested in the Aspire English test except:
On the Aspire math test, you will need to:
On the Aspire reading test, you will be asked to:
On the Aspire science test, you will need to:
The Aspire tests provide:
Which of the following is an advantage to taking the PSAT?
All of the following sections are part of the PSAT except:
Which types of questions are asked on the PSAT?
Test anxiety is:
What is an effective strategy for for guessing on multiple choice questions?
When beginning a standardized test, you should first:
Which of the following is a tip for the passage-based reading questions in the critical-reading section of the PSAT?
On the Aspire English test, what should you do to check your answer?
All of the following are useful strategies when preparing for a standardized test except:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Quiz 3.4.2 Notes-CST There are _____ multiple-choice options on the Aspire math test.
The Aspire math test focuses on:
What is the focus of the Aspire math test?
There are _____ sections in the Aspire test.
How many sections are contained in the Aspire test?
The average of the five subject test scores for the ACT is called the _____.
The Aspire tests assess students on:
Your test scores for the Aspire test are compared to all of the following except:
The Aspire test includes a _____ to allow you to explore careers.
There are _____ questions on the Aspire English test.
Students have _____ minutes to complete the Aspire reading test.
Students have 40 minutes to complete 50 questions on the Aspire _____ test.
Students must read passages from different school subjects and then draw conclusions or make comparisons and generalizations on the Aspire _____ test.
How many pages is the typical passage on the Aspire reading test?
On the Aspire reading test, you will be asked to:
Students can take the Aspire test in ninth and _____ grade.
Students typically can take the ______ test in tenth grade.
All of the following are components of the Aspire test except:
The Aspire test takes _____ to complete for students in early high school.
The highest score that can be achieved on the Aspire test is _____.
All of the following subjects are tested by the Aspire assessment except:
Students have _____ minutes to complete the Aspire writing test.
Students must respond to a prompt and construct an essay in the Aspire _____ test.
The Aspire writing test is worth _____ points.
The Aspire science test covers material typically taught in:
Students have _____ minutes to complete the Aspire science test.
There are _____ questions on the Aspire science test.
Which test is the best indicator of how well you will do on the ACT?
The _____ test is a great indicator of how well you will do on the ACT.
In addition to being a tool for students who plan to enter college, the Aspire test is also an aid for students who:
The evidence-based reading section of the PSAT asks students to:
Which of the following is a good tip for working on the evidence-based reading section of the PSAT?
The maximum time allotted to complete both parts of the critical-reading section of the PSAT is:
There are _____ total questions on the math section of the PSAT.
All of the following topics are covered in the math section of the PSAT except _____.
Read the following tip. "If your answer is not among the choices, try writing it in a different form." For which questions on the math section of the PSAT could you use this tip?
What is the PSAT Selection Index score used to determine?
The PSAT score range for each section is:
What does it mean if there is an asterisk next to the PSAT Selection Index score?
PSAT's MyRoad is a(n):
How many different academic career fields are represented in PSAT's MyRoad resource?
After taking the _____, students receive access to the ORA Personality Profiler.
What do students typically need to have to take a standardized test?
All of the following strategies help students prepare for standardized tests except:
Which of the following helps students achieve a high score on a standardized test?
If you complete a test like the Aspire or PSAT early, what should you do?
What is typically the best strategy to use when taking a test?
What is typically the best strategy to use when taking a test?
Which of the following words should you be cautious of when taking a standardized test?
To improve your chances of choosing correct answers on standardized tests, you should:
One strategy to remember when answering a question is:
Signs of test _____ include insomnia, headaches, and panic.
What is a symptom of test anxiety?
Insomnia, headaches, and panic are all signs of:
All of the following are excellent tips for preparing for standardized tests except:
All of the following are excellent tips for test day except:
On which part of the PSAT is a student allowed to write notes or figures?
Which of the following should you do before taking the PSAT?
All sections of the PSAT are penalized for incorrect answers except:
When you're working with passage-based reading questions on the PSAT, do all of the following except:
If done early, Log into Achieve 3000 ______________________ Scholarship Link --https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search# Directions 1. Click on the scholarship link 2. Fill out your personal information/interests 2. In your notebook, start creating a list of the scholarships you are interested in. List the names!!!! Quiz 3.3.2 Notes All of the following are strategies to help you prepare for standardized tests except:
To take a standardized test such as the PSAT or PLAN, students must have a(n):
Which of the following is a skill that will aid students in preparing for a test?
If you complete a test early, you should:
During a test, it is generally best to:
If you complete a test early, what should you do?
Which of the following words most likely indicates a wrong answer in the answer choices?
One strategy to answering a multiple-choice question is to:
All of the following are tips to watch out for when taking a test except:
In a five-choice multiple-choice test, which letter is most often the correct answer?
All of the following are important to keep in mind when guessing on multiple-choice questions except:
When you don't know the answer on a multiple-choice questions, it is generally best to:
All of the following are good tips to keep in mind when taking a test except:
Which answers should you eliminate first if you are not sure of the answer to a question?
All of the following are suggestions of things to do if you have time left after completing the test except:
All of the following are tips for the Aspire English tests except:
Which of the following is a tip for taking the Aspire math tests?
Which of the following is a tip for taking the Aspire reading tests?
Which of the following is most likely to be the correct answer on a standardized test like the PSAT?
When taking a standardized test, make sure you:
Which should you do when taking a standardized test?
Insomnia, headaches, and panic are signs of:
Which of the following is a symptom of test anxiety?
Feeling a certain amount of anxiousness before a test can be beneficial in all of the following ways except:
People who suffer from test anxiety feel it how often before taking tests?
Which of the following is a way to discover if you suffer from test anxiety?
Stress that occurs when a student is preparing for an assessment, about to take an assessment, or during an assessment is referred to as:
All of the following can relieve test anxiety except:
What is one way to calm your feelings before taking a test?
All of the following will increase test anxiety except:
________________________________ Quiz 3.2.2-Notes The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is also known as the _____.
The PSAT lets students do all of the following except:
The preparatory test for the SAT is called the _____.
In which grades do students typically take the PSAT?
Which of the following is an advantage of taking the PSAT?
The PSAT provides all of the following opportunities except the opportunity:
Which of the following is the most common type of question on the PSAT?
The PSAT includes which of the following sections?
The most common type of question on the PSAT is _____.
The evidence-based reading section of the PSAT takes _____ minutes to complete.
The evidence-based reading section of the PSAT assess a student's:
How many minutes are students given to complete the evidence-based reading section of the PSAT?
How many sections does the math section of the PSAT consist of?
What are the two types of questions in the math section of the PSAT?
The math section of the PSAT asks multiple-choice and _____ questions.
What must students do with the 10 grid-ins on the math section of the PSAT?
There are a total of _____ questions in the math section of the PSAT.
How many minutes are students given to complete the math section of the PSAT?
What are students assessed on during the writing and language section of the PSAT?
Which of the following is tested on the writing and language section of the PSAT?
All of the following are covered in the writing skills section of the PSAT except:
The writing and language section of the PSAT consists of one section that lasts _____ minutes.
There are a total of _____ questions in the writing and language section of the PSAT.
How much time do students have to complete the writing and language section of the PSAT?
What is the highest score a student can receive on each section of the PSAT?
The Selection Index provided in the PSAT score report is used to determine:
What do the percentiles on the PSAT score report mean?
MyRoad is a(n):
The ORA is a:
The PSAT's MyRoad resource contains _____ profiles of academic fields.
Quiz 3.1.3. What is a major goal of the Aspire test?
The Aspire test is designed to help you begin to:
The _____ contains a series of sections designed to prepare students for the ACT.
The Aspire test is taken by students in:
High school students can take the Aspire test in:
Students can take the Aspire test in ninth and _____ grade.
There are _____ questions in the English section of the Aspire test.
How long do students have to complete the English section of the Aspire test?
Students are asked to read a passage and decide the best alternative wording in the _____ section of the Aspire test.
When a passage from the English section of the Aspire test is already correct, the answer is:
Multiple-choice questions in the English section of the Aspire test provide _____ answer options.
Students are asked to respond to a prompt with an essay in the _____ section of the Aspire test.
How long do students have to complete the math section of the Aspire test?
There are _____ questions in the math section of the Aspire test.
The math section of the Aspire test focuses on a student's ability to:
There are _____ questions in the reading section of the Aspire test.
Students are given _____ to complete the reading section of the Aspire test.
Students are asked to read passages and draw conclusions or make comparisons in the _____ section of the Aspire test.
Students are assessed on their understanding of scientific information and asked to come to conclusions in the _____ section of the Aspire test.
How long do students have to complete the science section of the Aspire test?
There are _____ questions in the science section of the Aspire test.
Students are assessed in _____ subjects on the Aspire test.
Students are assessed in all of the following subjects on the Aspire test except:
The Aspire test evaluates students in _____ subject areas.
The composite score of the Aspire test scores students on a scale of:
What information is included in the score report for the Aspire test?
The Aspire test is designed to help students prepare for the _____.
The Aspire test helps to measure _____ and career readiness.
The score report of the Aspire test offers all of the following information except:
The Aspire test helps students plan for college as well as for:
_______________________ Quiz 2.5.1 Notes Diagnostic Which of the following can you complete at a four-year college?
All of the following are typical traits of liberal arts colleges except:
All of the following are typical traits of universities except:
Which of the following is a characteristic of a four-year college?
All of the following are advantages of four-year colleges except:
Colleges that have competitive admissions policies:
Which of the following offers certifications?
All of the following are benefits of attending a vocational school except:
Which career can you enter after completing vocational school?
All of the following are academic requirements to complete a bachelor's degree except:
Which of the following is a general studies requirement at a four-year college?
A major requirement is all of the following except:
Which career can be attained through an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships can be found by contacting a:
Which of the following is an advantage of an apprenticeship?
Which of the following is a standardized test for college admission?
How many years of high school English must you complete to be eligible for admission to a selective college?
Which of the following steps should you not take when requesting someone to write a letter of recommendation?
Which of the following performance scores will be considered when you apply to college?
A minor is:
Are you done?
__________________________ Quiz 2.4.2 What is the largest age group that attends two-year colleges?
All of the following are types of education that you can receive at a two-year college except:
Aside from an associate's degree, what else can you earn at a two-year college?
The most common type of two-year college is called a(n):
All of the following are advantages to attending a community college except:
" All of the following are types of education offered at a community college except:
Four-year colleges offer all of the following except:
Which of the following is a common trait in a four-year college?
Distinguished scholars are usually attracted to teaching at a:
Which of the following schools has a competitive admissions policy?
Residence halls owned by the college or university are also known as:
The policy under which a student is admitted regardless of past academic performance is called:
Schools that offer programs that prepare students to directly enter the workforce are known as:
All of the following are skills that will help you succeed in a vocational school except:
All of the following are reasons to attend a vocational school except:
Vocational schools are also called all of the following except:
All of the following are jobs that you can obtain after training at a vocational school except:
A typical trait of someone who attends a vocational school is:
Which of the following could be a reason why a vocational school may not be for you?
All of the following are important to consider when deciding if a vocational school is right for you except:
Which of the following is typically the most flexible when it comes to course schedules?
A(n) _____ allows students to study more specific topics within their majors.
All of the following course requirements must be completed to earn a bachelor's degree at most four-year colleges except:
Which of the following would classify as a general education requirement?
Which of the following requirements to earn a bachelor's degree usually takes around 22 courses to complete?
The number of elective courses typically required to earn a bachelor's degree is:
A secondary field of study that is not required in order for a student to graduate is called a(n):
College students will typically be asked to complete courses in all of the following areas except:
All of the following are examples of a college major except:
The typical number of elective credit hours that are required to earn a bachelor's degree is _____.
Question 11a of 20 ( 2 Types of Collegiate Academic Programs and Degrees 773857 ) 1 attempt (2 points possible) Multiple Choice: Please select the best answer and click "submit." To complete an associate's degree, a student typically has to complete approximately ____ credit hours.
Transfer education directly results in a(n):
All of the following are examples of associate's degrees except:
Which of the following transfer associate's degrees focuses on liberal arts and sciences?
All of the following are examples of transfer associate's degrees except:
All of the following are examples of a career associate's degree except:
All of the following are qualities of certification programs except:
In a _____ program, high school graduates have the chance to learn about and train in a chosen field in a short period of time.
All of the following are qualities of an apprenticeship except:
An education- and career-focused opportunity that introduces students to the link between classes and careers is called a(n):
All of the following are examples of apprenticeship programs except:
An organization founded by businesses in a specific industry for the purpose of collaborating within the industry and advocating for their workers is called a(n):
An apprenticeship program is:
All of the following are examples of jobs that often require apprenticeships except:
All of the following are typical ways through which to find an apprenticeship except:
Certification programs are offered by all of the following except:
Certifications are common in all of the following industries except:
What is the main purpose of completing a certification program?
The criteria that a given college uses for admissions are generally called:
Most four-year colleges require high school students to complete _____ years of social studies to be eligible for admission.
All four-year colleges require high school students to complete _____ of years of English to be eligible for admission.
The ACT and the SAT are examples of:
An essay written by a student that provides reasons that he or she should be admitted is referred to as a(n):
Some four-year colleges want to know about the applicant from the perspective of someone else. This usually comes in the form of a(n):
You will be asked to provide all of the following personal information as part of your college application except:
Most four-year colleges want an applicant's scores for all of the following except:
In addition to GPA, most four-year colleges also review all of the following about an applicant except:
Most _____ require you to have participated in community service and extracurricular activities to be admitted.
Most four-year colleges want to see that you have participated in community service and extracurricular activities because:
All of the following are advantages of participation in community service and extracurricular activities except:
Are you done?
_________________________________________________________________________________________ QUIZ 2.3.2 NOTES What is the term for the criteria that a college uses to make admission decisions?
College entrance requirements can include all of the following except:
College entrance requirements are the ____ expectations for admission.
Nationally administered tests that inform colleges of your understanding of specific subject areas are called:
Which of the following is an example of a standardized test?
One way that a college can objectively compare the academic performance of a student with that of other students nationwide is by looking at the student's:
An essay that a student submits to a college admissions office providing reasons why he or she should be admitted to the college is called:
What is the typical recommended length of a personal statement?
A personal statement should be submitted:
Selective colleges choose to have in-person meetings to learn more about the applicants. These meetings are called:
The college interview provides all of the following opportunities for the applicant except:
Interviews usually take place between applicants and representatives of:
A letter written by another person that provides insight into aspects of the applicant's history that may not be represented in the applicant's transcript is called:
In most cases, letters of recommendation are required for admission to:
Which of the following schools would most likely ask for a letter of recommendation?
While in high school, you need to complete a specific number of _____ to be accepted into a four-year college.
Most selective schools require _____ years of English.
Four-year colleges typically require _____ years of foreign-language study for admission.
Regardless of what school you want to attend, which of the following must you provide to be considered for admission?
Every type of higher education institution asks you to provide:
A four-year college's application process takes into account all of the following except:
Most four-year colleges look at all of the following statistics on a student's application except:
Four-year colleges look at an applicant's performance scores to determine each of the following except:
Class rank helps admissions offices to know how students:
When competing for admission to more selective four-year colleges, which of the following can be just as important as GPA?
Community service offers all of the following except:
While reviewing college admission applications, most selective colleges try to learn all of the following about students except:
It is recommended that a letter of recommendation for college admission come from:
You should inform the person who is writing your letter of recommendation of all of the following things except:
All of the following are good reasons to ask someone to write you a letter of recommendation except:
Are You Done? Log into Achieve 3000 while your classmates finish taking the quiz Work Quietly! ________________________________________ QUIZ NOTES 2.2.3 Thursday 11/12/2015 A training program in which you earn wages while you learn a skill is called a(n):
All of the following are associated with an apprenticeship program except:
All of the following can be the focus of an apprenticeship program except:
An education- and career-focused opportunity that connects classroom academics with supervised work experience is called a(n):
Which is a key component to participating in a school-to-work program?
Students in a school-to-work program have the opportunity to participate in all of the following except:
An organization founded by businesses in a specific industry for the purpose of collaboration between companies is called a(n):
Trade associations are responsible for all of the following except:
Trade associations provide all of the following except:
A program in which students learn a specific skill for a particular job is called a(n):
All of the following are qualities of a certification program except:
Certification programs are available at all of the following except:
Which of the following is true of an apprenticeship program?
All of the following are benefits of an apprenticeship program except:
In which of the following careers are you most likely to do an apprenticeship?
Within a major, students can choose to study a specific area. This is called a(n):
What is it called when a psychology major chooses to focus on forensic psychology?
A music major might choose to specialize in:
Required courses that educate a college student in a broad range of subject areas are called:
Which of the following would normally fall under general education requirements at a college?
How many credit hours does a student typically need to complete general education requirements at a four-year college?
Required courses that build knowledge in a specific field are referred to as:
A typical major requirement for a business major would be a course in: A. economics.
The typical number of courses to finish a major is:
Required courses taken outside of a major and beyond the general education requirements are called:
How many elective courses does a college student typically have to take to earn a bachelor's degree?
A college student could take an elective course that inspires him or her to study a secondary field, which is called:
A two-year degree that focuses on the arts, humanities, and social sciences is called an:
A two-year degree that focuses on natural science, engineering, and mathematics is called an:
All of the following associate's degrees are career degrees except:
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_______________________________________________________ QUIZ 2.1.3 Notes A two-year college is also known as a(n)_______.
Multiple Choice: Please select the best answer and click "submit." A two-year college offers a(n)_______.
Two-year colleges offer all of the following except:
Many vocational schools award which of the following upon completion of coursework?
A document that is awarded to a person for completing a course of study that does not lead to a degree is called a _______.
All of the following institutions award certificates except:
All of the following are examples of a four-year college except:
All of the following are characteristics of a four-year college except:
Which of the following offers programs to earn a master's degree or a doctorate?
The award that is received after completing a four-year undergraduate program is called a(n)_______.
All of the following terms are associated with a four-year degree except:
What is the average number of years it takes to earn a bachelor's degree?
The degree received after completing a two-year program at a community college is called a(n)_______.
An associate's degree can be earned at which of the following institutions?
On average, how many years does it take to complete an associate's degree?
A school operated for the express purpose of giving its students the skills needed to perform a certain job is called a:
Question 6b of 10 ( 2 Types of Colleges and Schools 773587 ) A vocational school can also be called all of the following except:
Upon completion of a program at a vocational school, students earn a(n): A. certificate or license.
The on-campus housing that many students live in while attending a four-year college is called a _______.
Residence halls are typically found at all of the following schools except:
A college residence hall can also be called a _______.
A process of admission that does not review an applicant's academic qualifications is called _______.
All of the following types of institutions admit students with an open admission policy except:
Which of the following schools would adhere to an open admission guideline?
The process in which applications are reviewed based on academic performance, completion of rigorous coursework, and extracurricular activities is called _______.
Which institution is most likely to utilize competitive admission?
Competitive admission is mostly used by:
What percentage of U.S. undergraduates attend a community college?
All of the following are good reasons to attend a community college except:
All of the following are types of education that you can receive at a community college except:
Assignment After Quiz 11/10/2015 Letter to First Generation Self
Write a letter to yourself. What advice would you give yourself in order for you not drop out? What kind of help would you seek?
__________________________________________ First Generation Guide My name is _________ and I am the first generation in my family to go to college. The advice I would give to students who will be the first generation in their family to go to college is: Write complete sentences. Give 5 reasons/advice 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. College is important to me because… Write complete sentences. Give 4 reasons: 1. 2. 3. 4. If I am having trouble during my first year in college I will look for help by: 1. 2. 3. 4. Navigation
What are some resources or things you like about the website? 2-3 sentences Reflection: What are some of the problems that you think you are going to experience during your first year of college and how are you going to resolve them? 2-3 sentences ___________________________________________________________ Quiz 1.4.3 Notes
Are You Done? [Assignment after quiz] "First Generation" Questions *ANSWER IN YOUR NOTEBOOK* *4 SENTENCES OR MORE!* 1. What are some of the problems that most of the first generation students in the documentary experienced? Explain. 2. Why do you think some of the students were unable to attend the university they wanted to go to? Explain. 3. Out of all the three students, which one did you connect or relate to the most? Why? 4. What are a few things you would do differently from what the three students in the documentary did? Reflection Question How do you feel about being a first generation student? Do you think you will experience difficulties as you apply to college and once you're in college? Explain. ______________________________________________________________________________ Apex 1.3.3 Quiz Notes Courses that are more challenging than regular high school courses are known as:
The following are all examples of rigorous coursework except:
Enrolling in rigorous coursework tells a college that a student:
The lack of motivation students in their last year of high school feel toward their studies is called:
All of the following are examples of senioritis except:
Senioritis usually affects which of the following groups the most?
Taking a college course and receiving both high school and college credit is called:
All of the following are reasons to take dual enrollment courses except:
Which of the following statements is true about dual enrollment courses?
Which of the following are generally recognized as being the equivalent of undergraduate college courses?
Which of the following require a high score on an end-of-the-course exam to earn college credit?
An AP course differs from a dual enrollment course in which of the following ways?
Which of the following offers students a group of courses to be taught over a couple of years?
Which of the following is intended to prepare students for success at colleges worldwide?
Which of the following is presented to IB students following the successful completion of their studies?
An activity or a service performed by volunteers free of charge for the benefit of a person, group, or the public is called:
Which of the following is a good example of community service?
Community service is almost always performed _____.
Student involvement in after-school activities that are not part of a class or an academic requirement is known as:
All of the following are examples of extracurricular activities except:
Which of the following is an added bonus of participating in extracurricular activities?
Opportunities that allow students to give back to their community and that have a set of learning objectives attached are known as:
All of the following are examples of service-learning opportunities except:
Service-learning is different from community service because:
A teacher or staff member who oversees a club or organization is called:
Advisers might oversee all of the following except:
An adviser oversees a school-sponsored club or organization to ensure that:
Each of the following are reasons to join a club, organization, community service project, or service-learning project except:
One of the nice byproducts of joining a club, organization, community service project, or service-learning project is that:
All of the following are benefits to getting involved with activities outside of school except:
The Life of a College Student: Role Plays ANSWER QUESTIONS IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. AT LEAST 4 SENTENCES PER ANSWER!!!!!!! 1.Pretend that you are a first-year college student and you are upset because you are not doing well in most of your classes. You don’t have too much time to study, because you work 30 hours a week. You are considering dropping out of college because you think you are failing your classes and you feel you can’t stop working since you have financial responsibilities. What advice would you give yourself in order for you not drop out? What kind of help would you seek? 2. Pretend you are a high school senior and you have been admitted to college, but your parents tell you that they can’t pay for your tuition. Would you simply give up and not try? What would you do and where would you seek help? Explain. 3.Pretend this is your first week in college and you are homesick for family and friends. You feel like you don’t belong and you are seriously thinking of just leaving college and going home. What would you do in order to feel better and not dropping out? What kind of help would you get? Why? Explain! 4. Pretend you are a freshman in college. You enjoy going to parties. You received a scholarship based on your high school grades. You need to maintain a good GPA to continue receiving the scholarship, but unfortunately you are doing very badly in one of your classes and you need to get at least a C to keep your scholarship. The only way you can pass the course is by earning a C on your next test. However, you have promised your friends that you will join them for a party the night before the big test. What would you do to resolve the issue? Why? Explain! _______________________________________________________________ Quizlet: Go to ---> https://quizlet.com/99428210/apex-133-quiz-flash-cards 2.Finish Poster for College Fair
3. If done with everything, log into Achieve 3000 ________________________________________________________________________________________ 10/15/2015 Hello my name is _________ and I am a freshman at Simon Tech high school. I am interested in your____ (insert college name)___ because…(include reason/s). Choose 3 questions from each section Write them down! Admissions What are the admission requirements? What qualities should prospective students have? Which standardized test scores do you require? What majors are offered? What’s the most popular? What are the application deadlines for admission? Are interviews required? Are there group or individual interviews? How can I arrange a campus visit? How long should I expect to wait for an answer once I submit my application? Financial aid How much will it cost? What financial aid options are offered? When is your financial aid deadline? Estimate the percentage of work study, loans, grants, and scholarships awarded in your financial aid packages. Classroom What is the average class size? How accessible are professors outside of class? Will professors or graduate students teach my courses? When must I choose a major? Do I need a computer? What student services are offered (tutoring, career counseling, study workshops)? How are the libraries, computer labs? Housing What type of housing is available? Is student housing guaranteed for four years? Would I have a roommate or live alone? How are roommates selected? Student life What special interest groups, activities, fraternities/ sororities are available? What’s it like on campus on the weekends? Are any programs offered to help students adjust to the college life? Are intramural, club, and varsity sports offered? How are the sports facilities? What types of meal plans are available? Just the facts What is the school known for? What are recent graduates doing now? How many freshman return for their sophomore year? How safe is the ca Directions for College Brochure 1st page:
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_________________________ Week 7 Quiz 1.2.4 Notes
Answer: Grades earned in all semesters up to the most recent semester.
Answer: Addition of all grade points in completed courses divided by the number of classes completed.
Answer: Selective college.
Answer: World languages
Answer: Job shadows and internships.
Answer:a high school transcript.
Answer:Immunization information
Answer:The registrar
Answer:4.0
Answer:3.0
Answer:1.0
Answer: weighted
Answer:High school biology
Answer:higher than 4.0.
Answer:ACT; SAT
Answer:SAT scores
Answer:Signature or school stamp
Answer:World languages
Answer:Culture
Answer:The psychology of native speakers of a language.
Answer: Open college
Answer:A community college
Answer:There is no requirement.
Answer:high school registrar
Answer:register students for school.
Answer:voting registration polls.
Answer:class rank
Answer:only students ranked in the top 20 percent can attend college.
Answer: Percentile rank Are You Done? Do Quizlet
Career Interest Research Go to: http://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm
Career #2
Career #3
! ________________________________________________________________________ Week 6 Friday September 11, 2015 Are you done with your test? Answer the 6 questions below, quietly. Raise your hand if you have questions. ANSWER QUESTIONS ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER! ANSWER IN 4 COMPLETE SENTENCES OR MORE. EXPLAIN IN DETAIL!!!
Turn it in at the end of class. If not done, finish it for homework!
If done early, work on an Achieve3000 article. ________________________________________ Week 5- Getting Acquainted Thursday/Friday 9/3/2015-9/4/2015 Copy your notes!!! After you are done, go on:
Apex Quiz 1.1.7 Notes
An example of an extracurricular activity in high school is: playing a sport
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