4.06 Quiz: Staying on Track

If a student identifies "family doesn't have enough money for college" as a barrier to her long-term education goal, which of the following is not a sensible solution?

Change long-term career goal to a field that doesn't require college.

If a student has identified "procrastination" as a potential barrier to meeting her short-term goals, which of the following steps in her action plan might provide a solution?

Create a time line for her goals with specific deadlines.

Which of the following is an appropriate way to avoid or overcome a case of "senioritis"?

sign up for AP or college-credit courses to get a head start on my degree

Why is it important to create a goal that is measurable?

so that I can judge whether or not I have achieved it

A good time to Evaluate (the E in SMARTER) your long-term college or education goal would be__________.

after each semester of my degree or certification program

All of the following are indications of a poorly written SMART goal except______________.

the goal may take years to achieve

Which of the following is not one of the serious consequences of "senior slump"?

I might not be assigned to the college dormitory of my choice.

Which of the following is not an example of a SMART long-term education or training goal?

I want to attend a Big Ten conference school and earn a liberal arts bachelor's degree in four years.

Which of the following is an example of a short-term SMART goal?

I will apply for an internship this summer at the local Chamber of Commerce.

Which of the following is an example of a long-term goal?

I will attend the local community college and get an associate's degree in fashion design.

Which of the following is an example of a SMART short-term career goal?

I will volunteer at the local animal shelter because I need practical experience for veterinary school.

If your long-term education goal is to be accepted by an Ivy League law school, which of the following might be real - as opposed to perceived - barrier to that goal?

My cumulative Grade Point Average is 2.6.