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Career Prep Study G
Straughn High School Mrs. Lowrey Career Prep Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is another term for higher learning? | post-secondary education |
| According to the segment, what percentage of all jobs in the U.S. economy require some sort of higher learning? | 60% |
| Full time workers ages 25 and over have the highest median annual earnings if they possess which type of degree? | Professional Degree |
| Which of the following is NOT one of the mentioned ways high school differs from higher learning? | Grading System |
| Trade schools are also known as which of the following? | Vocational Schools |
| Which of the following is NOT a type of higher learning degree? | Companion Degree |
| Which of the following does NOT grant professional licenses? | Employers |
| According to the segment, what is the minimum level of education required or recommended to work in the field of a library science? | Master's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree requires how many credit hours? | 120 to 140 credit hours |
| Which of the following is NOT an example of a professional degree? | Master's of Science |
| Public higher learning institutions are largely supported by which of the following? | Government Funds |
| Which type of higher learning institution provides job-specific training and is often considered the most cost-effective post-secondary education option? | Vocational, trade, & technical schools |
| Which of the following are also known as two-year colleges? | Community & Junior Colleges |
| Which types of institutions award associate degrees? | Community & Junior Colleges |
| Scott attends a higher learning institution. He lives on campus, has food service available to him and will be awarded a bachelor's degree when he graduates. Which type of institution is he likely attending? | Colleges & Universities |
| According to the segment, how many post secondary institutions are there in the United States? | More than 6,700 |
| Sandra is investigating the size and atmosphere of the city where her favorite school is located. According to the segment, this is an aspect of which factor to consider? | Location |
| When researching cost, you should find out about the price of tuition, but you should also do which of the follwoing? | Learn about financial aid |
| When researching activities and organizations, you should look for those which entertain you and allow you to have fun, as well as those which would do which of the following? | Enhance Résumé |
| Which of the following tips for considering factors is NOT listed in the segment? | Make your decision as quickly as possible |
| Which of the following is typically NOT required for admissions to a vocational, trade, or technical school? | Application Essay |
| Which of the following is an accurate description of the term "open admission"? | Anyone with a high school diploma or GED is admitted |
| Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects of a student's record which colleges and universities review when determining who to admit? | Work experience |
| Who should NOT write letters of recommendation for you? | Parents/family |
| Which of the following can best help when determining how stringent a school's administration process is? | Acceptance rate |
| Advanced placement courses were created and are controlled by which of the following? | The College Board |
| Which of the following offers college-level courses through a two-year integrated diploma program? | International Baccalaureate Diploma Program |
| Which of the following is an advantage of AP over IB? | The ability to sign up for individual classes |
| Dual enrollment course credits are often applied toward which of the following? | High school or College graduation |
| Which of the following allows for full immersion in the college atmosphere and experience without long-term commitment? | Summer Courses |