8.0 Preparing for HS - Vocab Quiz

Take a look at this example of a High School Transcript. Which definition matches it?

• A letter written by a teacher or a boss for college application

• A document that sums up your skills, experiences, and achievements

• A complete record of your academic achievements in high school

• Activities outside of academic classes, such as sports and clubs

What does GPA stand for AND what is it?

• General Performance Analysis

• Grade Point Average

• Graduate Preliminary Assessment

• General Preliminary Application

• the average of all the grades you've gotten in school

What are AP Courses?

• Courses related to the application process

• Classes you take in school

• Advanced Placement: harder classes that can give you college credit

• A document that sums up your skills, experiences, and accomplishments

Take a look at the snippet of a Recommendation Letter. Which definition matches?

• A document that sums up your skills, experiences, and accomplishments

• The process of applying to a college

• A letter written by a teacher or a boss to highlight your strengths and why you should get accepted into a college, program, or for a job, or scholarship

• A complete record of your academic achievements in high school

What are Extracurriculars?

• Classes you take in school

• Activities you're involved in outside of academic classes, such as sports, clubs, and volunteer work

• The process of applying to a college

• A letter written by a teacher or a boss for college application

What are hard skills?

• Personal habits and traits that shape how you work and interact with others

• Technical knowledge and qualifications that are learnable

• A document that helps a potential employer decide if you are a right fit for the job

• Skills that are difficult to learn and master

What are soft skills?

• Technical knowledge and qualifications that are learnable

• Personal habits and people skills that shape how you work and interact with others

• A document that helps a potential employer decide if you are a right fit for the job

• Skills that are not important for the job

Which TWO statements are TRUE about a resume?

• You list all of your hobbies and interests

• You must provide your educational background only

• To help a potential employer decide if you are a right fit for the job or program

• It's a document that showcases your skills, experiences, and accomplishments

A _____ is a class you take in school.

What is the process of applying to college?

• College Recommendations

• College Admissions

• College Transcript

• College Sports