20 questions
All of the following are types of education that you can receive at a two-year college except:
transfer.
apprenticeship.
career.
developmental.
The most common type of two-year college is called a(n):
liberal arts college.
apprenticeship college.
trade college.
community college.
Which of the following is a common trait in a four-year college?
A dynamic campus life
Few athletic programs
No on-campus housing
Low tuition
Which of the following schools has a competitive admissions policy?
A two-year college
A four-year college
A vocational school
An apprentice school
Schools that offer programs that prepare students to directly enter the workforce are known as:
liberal arts colleges.
apprentice schools.
vocational schools.
trade associations.
All of the following are jobs that you can obtain after training at a vocational school except:
lawyer.
hotel manager.
electrician.
medical technician.
Which of the following is typically the most flexible when it comes to course schedules?
A vocational school
A university
A liberal arts college
A law school
All of the following course requirements must be completed to earn a bachelor's degree at most four-year colleges except:
general education requirements.
major requirements.
minor requirements.
electives.
Which of the following requirements to earn a bachelor's degree usually takes around 22 courses to complete?
Electives
General education
Minor
Major
College students will typically be asked to complete courses in all of the following areas except:
natural sciences.
world languages.
English.
music.
All of the following are examples of associate's degrees except:
Associate of Arts.
Associate of Medicine.
Associate of Science.
Associate of Applied Science.
All of the following are examples of a career associate's degree except:
Associate of Applied Science.
Associate of Arts in Teaching.
Associate of Industrial Technology.
Associate of Business Administration.
All of the following are qualities of certification programs except:
They are offered in vocational schools and community colleges.
They usually take several years to complete.
They train people for specific jobs.
They don't require the study of general education courses.
All of the following are examples of apprenticeship programs except:
brick masonry.
carpentry.
cement masonry.
nursing.
An apprenticeship program is:
a training program in which you earn wages while you learn a skilled profession.
a chance to earn high school credit while you learn a skilled profession.
a chance to earn college credit while you learn a skilled profession.
a voluntary association that provides a wealth of networking opportunities.
What is the main purpose of completing a certification program?
To do research in a particular career field
To become eligible for a bachelor's degree
To learn a specific skill for a particular career field
To receive a general education
The criteria that a given college uses for admissions are generally called:
guaranteed transfer credits.
general education requirements.
higher education requirements.
college entrance requirements.
An essay written by a student that provides reasons that he or she should be admitted is referred to as a(n):
college interview.
entrance requirement.
personal statement.
letter of recommendation.
You will be asked to provide all of the following personal information as part of your college application except:
your address.
your birth date.
your religious affiliation.
your parents' information.
Most four-year colleges want to see that you have participated in community service and extracurricular activities because:
these schools require you to participate in these activities to earn a bachelor's degree.
these schools want to see how you will contribute to the college community outside of the classroom.
these schools believe that students who participate in these activities are smarter.
these schools like to see that you were busy in high school.