1.3.T - Quiz: First Steps

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

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

public

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

Amount of debt Actual earnings in the field you are interested in Potential earnings in the field you are interested in

How much should financials factor into your school decision?

In relation to the potential gain and available funds

Which of the following best describes a Reach School?

Has high admission standards and may be difficult to get into

What are some reasons for a Christian to attend a school with religious affiliation? (choose all that apply)

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

According to the video in Making Decisions, which of the following should accompany your application? [choose all that apply]

High School Transcript College transcript, if you have taken college classes

In a 100 word paragraph, address the following questions: What kinds of extra-curricular activities do you participate in? Are they the kinds of things you will feel confident putting on a college application? Do you need to add some activities? How will you put a plan into action?

I participate in a writing class, I frequently volunteer for community service work, and activities involving art such as drawing as extra-curricular activities. Yes, I do feel confident in putting my extra-curricle activities on my future college application. I feel like I could add some more activities more so involving sports, but I think I don't necessarily need them. I will put a plan into action by first applying to colleges considering what type of college I want to attend. I can do so by looking at some schools to add to my list of schools I would want to go to base on my interests, etc.

What is useful as you're doing your research?

Notebook Spreadsheet

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

Receive government funding and are state and locally based

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

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

Which of the following is an example of a likely Reach School? [choose all that apply]

Schools with Competitive Majors Ivy League Schools Stanford

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

Small network of alumni

How important should location be in your college search? (choose all that apply)

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

How important should location be in your college search?

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

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

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

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

education requirements

Your school may be able to offer you credit for a(n) ______________.

internship

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

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

mentors

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

your advisor at school

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

2 years

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

Honor societies Internships Organized sports Volunteer work

Which of the following are parts of admission standards?

GPA

Which of the following best describes a Probable School?

Acceptance, but may be more rigorous

According to the video in Making Decisions, which of the following often comes with an admission application?

Admission application fee

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

Which of the following are advantages of a small school?

Getting to know your professors Small class size

According to the video in Making Decisions, which of the following would you find on the admissions page? [choose all that apply]

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

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

Bachelor's Degree

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

Certificates Licensing opportunities Associate's degrees

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

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

Community College Small 4-year college

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

Community College Technical School

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

Community College Bachelor's Degree

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

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

Everyone's gifts and talents are unique to them

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

Foreign languages AP courses Writing courses Higher math courses

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 School

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

Interests Talents Skills Gifts

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 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. It will help you understand how difficulty with math will make engineering more difficult.

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

Keeping the costs down of applying Keeping the information manageable

In order to reach goals, one must:

Make specific plans to help meet that goal. Take stock of what is needed to reach the goal.

What are some disadvantages of a large school?

Many people in the same class Difficult to navigate campus Do not get to know your professors well

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

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

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

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

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

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

Technical School Community College

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

Technology Transportation Books Room and Board

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

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

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

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

Skills can ________ be further developed, even if they start out weak.

always

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

bible