College and Career Exploration Quiz

What is the primary purpose of college or career exploration?

• To waste time

• To learn about various options and make informed decisions

• To procrastinate

• To impress friends

Which of the following is a key step in career exploration?

• Choosing a career without research

• Visiting with professionals in careers that you're interested in

• Staying within your comfort zone

• Choosing a career that makes the most money

What is a trade school (up to 2 years) primarily focused on?

• Liberal arts education

• Preparing students for a specific career or trade

• Socializing and networking

• Travel and leisure activities

What does financial aid do?

• It provides you with cash directly

• It makes college more affordable

• It increases the amount you pay for college

• It requires you to stay in the dorms

Which of the following is a traditional four-year college degree?

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

• Doctorate degree

True or False: Community colleges typically offer two-year degree programs and are less expensive than four-year universities.

• True

• False

What is the primary factor when determining the cost of attending college?

• Location of the college

• Number of classes you take

• Type of degree program

• Tuition and fees (housing, books, meal plan etc.)

What is a 'gap year' in the context of college and career exploration?

• The time spent between breakfast and lunch

• A year off taken before college or entering the workforce to travel or engage in other experiences

• A year spent catching up on missed coursework

• A year for preparing taxes

Which of the following is a reason to consider a career in a high-demand field?

• Lower potential income

• Few job opportunities

• More job opportunities and better earning potential

• No required education

True or False: Career exploration is only relevant for high school students, not middle school students.

• True

• False