FINAL STUDY GUIDE FOR QUEST FOR SUCSEES

. A friend tells you that they cannot afford to pay for the standardized tests that need to be taken to apply for college and military academies. How could you respond?

"You can get a waiver which will pay for the tests."

When gathering information about certain occupations, be sure to understand how you are paid. What Is the difference between a salary and an hourly wage?

. A salary is paid no matter how many hours you work whereas an hourly wage is paid only for the time on your job.

Which is the best explanation for why organization can lead to academic and career success?

. It allows you to locate materials, be aware of your assignments and plan time to get things done.

4. When applying to college, it pays to ask for help and advice from people who have already gone. Which ofthe following people could be a useful resource during the college application process?

All of the answers are correct

What types of people make up a person's personal network?

All of the answers are correct

When filling out a college application, what should you list?

All of the answers are correct

What best describes the difference between careers and industries?

An industry is a field or a subject area whereas careers are the type of work that is done by an individual.

What Is an example of an interest leading to a career choice?

An interest in helping others leads to a career in medicine.

.When you ____, you have all the materials needed to complete a task.

Are organized

Which item is not part of a college application?

Financial aid application and FAFSA form

Which of these is NOT an important thing to consider when choosing a path after high school?

Determine if your path matches most of your peers.

. Letters of recommendation for college should only be about your academic Achievements.

False

A career is another name for a job.

False

Why should you block time on a calendar to study on a regular basis?

Improving your time management helps you study regularly instead of Cramming.

Prioritization is an example of a skill that helps you reach long term goals because...

It focuses on the most important tasks first, which leads to accomplishing long term goals.

As a prospective student, what is the best reason to request an interview with your college application?

It shows the college that you are really interested.

What best describes the relationship between short and long term goals?

Setting short-term goals now helps reach long-term goals later.

Which of the following can be considered an important part of time management?

Thinking about how much time to spend on each task, and in what order they should be done.

As you apply to college, when should you apply for financial aid?

When you apply to the college.

Changing your major or focus of study in college is common. What may happen if you change your major in college?

You may need to take additional courses during a summer semester.