What does the acronym FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

What is a cover letter?

A cover letter is a 3-4 paragraph memo to employers explaining your interest in the job and company and your fitness for the role.

List the 6 steps to writing a cover letter.

1. Start a header 2. Include a greeting 3. Write an opening paragraph 4. Add a 2nd paragraph 5. Finish with a closing paragraph 6. End with a professional signoff (signature)

What are the 3 types of student loans?

Direct subsidized, direct unsubsidized, and private

What are the GPA requirements for California residents AND nonresidents?

3.0 GPA for residents/3.4 GPA for nonresidents

What is a S.M.A.R.T. Goal?

Smart goals are statements of the important results you are working to accomplish.

What does the acronym S.M.A.R.T. stand for?

Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound

When choosing a resume format, what are the 3 types you can choose from?

Chronological, functional, combinational

What are credit cards?

a financial tool offered as a type of loan with a line of revolving credit

Define what a stock is.

gives you a share of ownership in a company

In terms of loans, what is the definition of interest rate?

the price you pay for borrowing the money

What types of (non-student) loans are there?

Auto loans, mortgage, business loans, personal loans

a charge to your account if you do not pay at least the minimum amount each month by the due date

can no longer pay debts; liquidate your assets to pay off some debts and create a repayment plan

Why do people normally declare bankruptcy?

to eliminate much of what they owe

Net worth value of your assets minus ____ __________.

your liabilities / what you owe

What is a savings account?

an interest-bearing deposit account held at a bank

In terms of savings, what is the definition of interest rate?

the amount the bank pays you to hold your money (usually very low)

What are Certificates of Deposit?

Savings product that earns interest on a lump sum for a fixed period of time

a written, dated, and signed instrument that directs a bank to pay a specific sum of money to the bearer.

List the 6 steps for writing a check.

Date the check, Address the check, Write the payment amount *in numbers*, Write the payment amount in words, Write a memo, Sign the check

What is a credit score?

A numerical expression based on a level of analysis of a person’s credit files to represent the creditworthiness of the person

What is a FICO score?

A person’s credit calculated with software from Fair Isaac Corporation

What are the 6 branches of the military?

Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard

What are the age requirements in the Marine Corps?

18-28 years old (17 with parental consent)

Before Serving in the Space Force, recruits must take the _____ ________ __________ ________ _______ (ASVAB) to determine placement within the Space Force.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

What is the purpose of the W-4 form?

to provide information to your employer about the amount of federal income tax to withhold from your paycheck

What is the purpose of a W-2 form?

to provide information about an employee's wages, tips, and other compensation received from an employer during the year

What is the purpose of the 1040 form?

to report your annual income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and calculate your federal income tax liability

CCS Final Study Guide Questions Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List the 3 different methods of note taking.

Back

Cornell Method, Outlining Method, Mapping Method

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What method of note taking is this?

Back

Cornell Notes

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the advantages of the outlining method?

Back

Outlining method is natural, easily transferable, and basic

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List the 8 steps of effective research.

Back

1. Identify and develop your topic
2. Preliminary search for info
3. Locate materials
4. Evaluate sources
5. Make notes
6. Write your paper/presentation/slides/etc.
7. Cite your sources
8. Proofread

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many units does it take to complete an Associates degree?

Back

60 Units

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many years (on average) does it take to complete a Bachelor’s degree?

Back

4 years on average

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Importance of choosing a major depends on the ________ you’re interested in.

Back

Industry

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