1.3 M Quiz Review: First Steps

How many years would you likely spend at a community college to earn an Associate's Degree?

2 years

What kinds of courses are beneficial for high school students who are preparing to go to college? [choose all that apply]

AP courses higher math courses foreign languages writing courses

Which of the following is a consideration when looking at cost of a school?

Amount of debt Potential earnings in field Actual earnings in field

How much should financials factor into your school decision?

In relation to the potential gain and available funds

Reach School

Has high admission standards and may be difficult to get into

Admission application fee

Often comes with an admission application

Which of the following best fits the description of a public school?

Receives government funding and are state and locally based

Which of the following is an example of a likely Reach School?

Schools with Competitive Majors Stanford Ivy League Schools

Which of the following is an example of a likely Safety School?

Small 4-year college Community College

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a small school?

Small network of alumni

How important should location be in your college search?

Somewhat because of access to activities, food or entertainment you like Somewhat because of comfort in big cities v. small towns

What is useful as you're doing your research?

Spreadsheet Notebook

If you already have a career choice in mind, now would be a good time to look at the _____________________ for that path.

education requirements

When looking at goals, especially career goals, it's important to consider [choose all that apply]

gifts skills interests talents

In order to reach goals, we all must take stock of what is needed to reach the goal and __________________________________.

make specific plans to meet our goals

Some colleges' _________ affiliation has little to no impact on student's lives, while others may require you to take Bible classes or to attend church services.

religious

Which of the following is true about skills, gifts, and talents?

skills can be learned gifts are given by God some people possess natural gifts

What kinds of extra-curricular activities are of interest to colleges and universities? [choose all that apply]

sports community work internships volunteer work

Researching the requirements for careers you are interested in can also help you figure out:

what your goals are what type of school you want to go to what type of degree you want to pursue

Which of the following are parts of admission standards?

GPA

Safety School

Accept without issue

Probable School

Acceptance, but may be more rigorous

If you decide to transfer from a community college to a university, who is a resource for you that can help you as you're choosing classes to transfer?

Advisor

What are some reasons for a Christian to attend a school with religious affiliation?

Aligns with worldview Helps to propel them toward their calling of ministry

According to the video in Making Decisions, which of the following would you find on the admissions page?

Average GPA of accepted students Recommended items on a transcript Average SAT/ACT Score of accepted students

Even when faced with leaving home for college, the _________ can offer comfort for your fears and help you calm your doubts.

Bible

What is an advantage of a large school?

Big network Many class offerings

Four year colleges offer Bachelor's Degrees, while two year colleges offer: [choose all that apply]

Certificates Associate's degrees Licensing opportunities

Which of the following is a good option if you are concerned about the cost of college?

Going to a Community College

What is an example your reading gives of a consequence for attending a school that is unaccredited?

Graduate schools may not accept your degree Not being able to sit for licensure for Nursing Exam (NCLEX) May not be able to receive federal funding

Which of the following should you consider about the academics of your intended institution?

Class offering of intended major Quality of teachers and faculty in major Strength of program in intended major

Which of the following is a good option if you do not quite know what path you want to take in life yet?

Community College

If you wanted to be a chef, which of the following would be the best option for you?

Community College Technical School

If you wanted to go into welding, which of the following would be the best option for you?

Community College Technical School

Which of the following best fits the description of a private school?

Depends on tuition fees and private funding

What does accreditation do for universities?

Evaluates a college's academic quality

If you wanted to go to school to be a teacher, which of the following would be the best option for you?

Four-Year University

Which of the following is the best option if you have a clear idea of what career path you want to take after school that will require a Bachelor's Degree?

Four-Year University

If you wanted to become a nurse, which of the following would be the best option for you?

Four-Year University Community College

Why is it important to set goals?

It helps us understand the steps to get there.

How might understanding your skills help you focus on future career paths?

It will help you understand how difficulty with math will make engineering more difficult. It will help you understand how fear of heights may make for an uncomfortable pilot. It will help you understand how queasiness at the sight of blood may make working in a hospital untenable.

Why should you keep your options limited when it comes to applications?

Keeping the information manageable Keeping the costs down of applying

In-state tuition is _______ for students who come from within the state?

Lower

__________ are people that you trust to give you good advice and help guide you toward God's plan and your path.

Mentors

Which of the following is an example of a likely Probable School?

Private schools State schools with several thousand students Small-to-medium 4-year school

Which of the following type of institution is affected by in-state and out-of-state tuition?

Public

Which of the following were important concepts when considering the right school for you?

Public v. Private schools Large or small school Two or Four-year degrees

If you wanted to be a mechanic, which of the following would be the best option for you?

Technical School

Which of the following is a good option for a school if you're working on a particular skill?

Technical School

Which of the following are additional fees that are not included with tuition?

Technology Books Transportation Room and Board

Admissions Page

The first place you should look at when reviewing prospective schools

High School Transcript

This should accompany your application

A _________ _______ _______ education may not be for everyone.

Traditional four-year

Which of the following is something to consider going from community college to a 4-year university?

Transferring courses Requirements for majors at the university not offered at a community college

According to the lesson, how many schools should you narrow your choices down to?

Under 7

Your school may be able to offer you _______________ for an internship.

credit

Which best fits how interests should be used to guide your future plans?

Use it as an area to investigate an area you may be interested in.

Which of the following best fits the description of a for-profit school?

Usually more specialized and are higher in cost

If you do not know your GPA, who should you contact?

Your Advisor at school

Skills can always _______________, even if they start out weak.

be further developed