Financial Aid and Career Readiness Exam

Which of the following is NOT a form of financial aid?

• Student loans

• Grants

• Stocks

• Scholarships

UCA students can take classes at RCC during high school if they are:

• A student of any grade level at UCA.

• Have a 4.0 GPA.

• Juniors and seniors with a 2.8 GPA or above.

• Athletes

You should always ask how much you will make on your first interview.

• True

• False

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What does telecommute mean?

• Telemarketing careers

• Commuting to work

• Dialing in on a modem

• Working from home, remotely, or flexible workplace

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Almost everyone is eligible for federal student aid.

• True

• False

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Why is it important to build and maintain good credit?

• So that you can qualify for future loans

• So that you can qualify to rent an apartment

• So that you can work a government job or other job that requires a good credit rating

• All of these

Who should you use as a job reference?

• Your parents and siblings

• Employers, teachers, or coaches

• Best friends

• Your doctor and dentist

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What is a job reference?

• A source used for research

• A letter outlining your job experiences

• A scholarship application

• A person familiar with some aspect of your professional life

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Checking your phone during an interview is fine because everyone does it.

• True

• False

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When asked what your greatest weakness is, is it effective to turn your weakness into a strength by showing what you have overcome?

• True

• False

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