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Millionaire College Knowledge Game
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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
College Edition
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Freshmen
Ready to Play?
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A: B:Columbia Yale
#1Where did President Barack Obama receive his undergraduate degree?
C: D:Howard University of Illinois
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A. Columbia
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ColumbiaObama is the first attendee of Columbia
University and the first graduate of any Columbia school to occupy the Oval Office.
He is the second Columbia alumnus to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
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A: B:$35,250 $47,422
#2What is the average annual income of a person
with a bachelor’s degree?
C: D:$50,500 $18,000
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B. $47,422
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Salary Salaries vary widely, depending on your
occupation and where you reside.In Muskegon County, the average annual
income of a person with a bachelor’s degree is $44,480.00.
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A: B:8th grade 11th grade
#3Colleges look at your transcripts
starting at what grade?
C: D:10th grade 9th grade
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D. 9th grade
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TranscriptsColleges look at your transcripts beginning
your freshman year of high school. They assess the classes you have taken and your grade point average during your four years of school. This is one of the main ways schools evaluate who they will accept into their school.
Colleges reserve the right to revoke scholarship funding if a student gets a bad case of “senioritis.”
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A: B:Wolverine Chippewa
#4What is Ferris State University’s mascot?
C: D:Bronco Bulldog
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D. Bulldog
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Brutus the Bulldog Ferris State University’s mascot is “Brutus
the Bulldog.” Before that, the teams were called the
"Spartans" by student papers and "Ferrisites" by the Big Rapids Pioneer.
Pioneer sports columnist "Jap" Williams, first named the Bulldogs. It was in the 1930-31 basketball season.
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A: B:Psychology Education
#5One major that allows you to study
human behavior is:
C: D:Business Ethnic studies
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A. Psychology
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Psychology Psychology is the study of the human mind
and behavior. It seeks to understand and explain human thought, emotion, and behavior. Psychology is used to help individuals, groups, families, and communities to have a quality life.
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A: B:Science Foreign language
#6Most colleges prefer a minimum of
two years of which subject?
C: D:Social sciences All of the above
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D. All of the above
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Preferred classes Most colleges prefer four years of English,
three to four years of math, three years of science, and three years of social sciences.
The preferred entrance requirements of a college are NOT the mandatory graduation requirements in Michigan.
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A: B:Elementary education Communication
#7In the 2008-09 school year, the most popular major declared by American students was:
C: D:Business Psychology
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C. Business
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Business DegreeWhy is business such a popular degree?
Majoring in business prepares you to work in a variety of settings including business, government, and nonprofit.
Most students who graduate with a business degree go to work immediately after graduation in jobs such as:Entry-level manager Human resources specialist Assistant product manager Market researcher Public relations representative Systems analyst Securities salesperson Financial analyst
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A: B:True False
#8You need to decide on a major before
you can choose a college.
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B. False
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Career Choices College is a time to explore. Many students
discover their ideal field while taking a course they didn’t expect to like.
If you aren’t ready to decide on a major, choose a college that allows you to keep your options open.
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A: B:6 million 1.9 million
#9How many U.S. students
graduated high school in 2010?
C: D:4.5 million 2.9 million
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D. 2.9 million
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High School Graduates Approximately 2.94 million U.S. students
graduate from more than 27,000 high schools each year. Many go on to college.
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A: B:Associate Master’s
#10Which degree is granted by a college after two years of completed work?
C: D:Bachelor’s Doctorate
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A. Associate
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Associate DegreeAn associate degree is granted by a college
after the satisfactory completion of a two-year, full-time program of study or its part-time equivalent.
Students can earn an associate of arts (AA) or science (AS).
Students can earn an associate of applied science, awarded upon completion of a technical or vocational program of study.
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A: B: Help Muskegon County students graduate from high school
#11Muskegon Opportunity is working with schools
and students to do what?
Increase college-going culture in Muskegon County
D:C: Help students attain some form of post-secondary education
All of the above
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D. All of the above
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Muskegon Opportunity
Muskegon Opportunity intends to develop a support system to help the students of Muskegon County access and persist in a post-secondary education or career training.
Our program will strive to assure that every graduating high-school student is afforded the opportunity to acquire the education and skills required of today's workforce.
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A: B:Howard University Lincoln University
#12The first college established for African-American students was:
C: D:Spellman College North Carolina Central University
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B. Lincoln University
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Historically Black Colleges The first college established for African-
American students was the Ashmun Institute on April 29, 1854. It was named after Jehudi Ashmun (1794-1828) an American minister who helped establish Liberia.
In 1866, Ashmun Institute was renamed
Lincoln University.
Today, there are 105 historically black colleges in the United States.
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A: B:30% more 80% more
#13People who have received a bachelor’s degree
earn how much more than those withonly a high school diploma?
C: D:The same 60% more
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B. 80% more
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Money, Money, Money Nationally, bachelor’s degree recipients earn
81 percent more on average than those with only a high school diploma.
College is an investment that pays off. Over a lifetime, the gap in earning potential between individuals with a high school diploma and a bachelor’s degree is almost $1,000,000.
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A: B:Gain valuable life skills Fulfill academic credits
#14Why is volunteer work beneficial
for getting into college?
C: D:Send the right signal to a college
All of the above
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D. All of the above!
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Volunteering! Volunteering has a meaningful, positive
impact on your community. But did you know that it can have many benefits for you, too?
You may have heard that volunteering helps you get into college, but keep in mind colleges are not just looking for a list of organizations and dates. Colleges want to see a complete picture of you and real examples of your commitment, dedication, and interests.
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A: B:6 years 3 years
#15How long does it take the average student
to graduate from college?
C: D:5 years 4 years
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A. 6 years
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Four, Five, or Six?Less than 35 percent of students at four-year
colleges actually get their degree in four years. According to a study done in 2006 by the National Center for Education Statistics, about 56 percent get their bachelor’s degree in six years.
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A: B: 5 million
C: D:1.3 million 1.7 million
#16In 2010, the number of
African-American students enrolled in college was:
2.9 million
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A. 2.9 million
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Increase in African-American and Hispanic Student Enrollment
Increasing numbers and percentages of African American and Hispanic students are attending college. Since 1990, the number of African American students enrolled in college has increased by 1.7 million.
The percentage of students who were Hispanic rose from 9.5 to 11.4 percent.
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A: B:True False
#17Ninety percent of teens want to go to college, regardless of their income.
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A. True
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College Access Most students see college as the door to
opportunities to get a great career, improve their quality of life, and be independent.
It is important to dream and prepare for college.
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A: B:
#18A lot of extracurricular activities will
make up for poor grades.
True False
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B. False
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Extracurricular Activities Although colleges consider extracurricular
activities such as athletics, student government, and the arts when they review an application, they assess academic performance first.
Lots of extracurricular activities are great, but focus on academics first.
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University of MichiganA: B: Grand Valley State University
C: D:Michigan State University
Wayne State University
#19What is the largest college in Michigan?
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C. Michigan StateUniversity
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Michigan State University MSU is the largest of Michigan’s top colleges
and universities and also the seventh largest university in the nation.
It was established in 1855 and has the largest study abroad program in the country with campuses on every continent.
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A: B: Have smaller class sizes.
C: D:Complete your general education credits.
All of the above.
#20What is a potential benefit of starting at a
community college?
Save thousands of dollars in tuition.
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D. All of the above
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Community College Starting your college career at a community college can
have many benefits. You can save thousands of dollars in tuition fees while you complete your general education credits.
If you elect to go to a community college first, be sure to check with their admissions office or your advisor to ensure your credits will transfer to the four year institution of your choice.
Community colleges provide the opportunity for more personalized attention from professors and smaller class sizes.
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A: B: Beyonce
C: D:Carrie Underwood Aaliyah
#21 Which celebrity attended the University of
Michigan before she became a famous singer?
Madonna
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A. Madonna
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MadonnaMadonna was born in Bay City, Michigan.
After graduating from high school, she received a dance scholarship from the University of Michigan.
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A: B: Freshman
C: D:Senior Junior
#22Which year of high school do
you take the PLAN Test?
Sophomore
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A. Sophomore
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PLAN Test The PLAN Test is the ACTs College Readiness
Test for 10th graders.
ACT’s PLAN Program helps 10th graders build a solid foundation for future academic and career success.
PLAN is an indicator of your possible score on the ACT
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A: B: Let there be Light
C: D:Carpe Diem Truth and Power
#23Albion College’s motto is:
Truth and Justice
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B. Let There be Light
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Albion CollegeAlbion College’s motto is Lux Fiat “Let
There Be Light.”
Albion College is a private liberal arts college located in Albion, MI.
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A: B:University of Michigan Stanford University
#24The first college to grant bachelor’s
degree to women was:
C: D:Oberlin College Mills Women’s College
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C. Oberlin College
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First College To Accept Women
In 1814, Oberlin College became the first college to grant degrees to women.
In 1862, it also became the first college to grant a bachelor’s degree to an African-American woman.
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A: B: Help Muskegon County students graduate from high school
#25Muskegon Opportunity is working with schools
and students to do what?
Increase college-going culture in Muskegon County
D:C: Help students attain some form of post-secondary education
All of the above
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D. All of the above
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Muskegon Opportunity
Muskegon Opportunity intends to develop a support system to help the students of Muskegon County access and persist in a post-secondary education or career training.
Our program will strive to assure that every graduating high-school student is afforded the opportunity to acquire the education and skills required of today's workforce.
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A: B:Reading, math, and science
English, math, and writing
#26The ACT has sections on which of the following?
C: D:English, math, reading, and science
English, math, and reading
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C. English, math, reading, and
science
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The ACTThe ACT tests students’ knowledge of
subjects that are necessary for college success: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
The ACT assesses the skills that students learned in high school.
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A: B:Elementary education Communication
#27In the 2009-2010 school year, the most popular
major declared by American students was:
C: D:Business Psychology
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C. Business
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Business DegreeMajoring in business prepares you to work in a
variety of settings including business, government, and nonprofit. Most students who graduate with a business degree go to work immediately after graduation in jobs such as:
Entry-level manager Human resources specialist Assistant product manager Market researcher Public relations representative Systems analyst Securities salesperson Financial analyst
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A: B:$18,525 $25,000
#28What is the average price for tuition and fees a year at a public university (excluding room and board)?
C: D:$8,244.00 $7,500
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C. $8,244.00
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Total Cost• In 2011-12, public four-year colleges
charge, on average, $8,244 in tuition and fees for in-state students. The average surcharge for full-time out-of-state students at these institutions is $12,526.
• Private nonprofit four-year colleges charge, on average, $28,500 per year in tuition and fees.
• Public two-year colleges charge, on average, $2,963 per year in tuition and fees.
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A: B: 1.5 million
#29What was the approximate number of Associate, Bachelor and Master level
degrees granted in the United States in 2009?
C: D:3 million 2 million
6 million
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C. 3 million
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Number of Granted Degrees There are more than 4,000 accredited
colleges and universities in the United States, which enroll more than 15 million students and grant more than 3 million degrees a year.
In 2009, a combined total of 3,045,477 Associate, Bachelor and Master level degrees were granted.
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Aquinas CollegeA: B: Calvin College
C: D:All of the AboveBaker College of Muskegon
#30Which Michigan colleges are private intuitions?
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C. All the Above
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Private Post Secondary Institutions
A private college is an independent school that sets its own policies and goals and is privately funded.
Private colleges are generally smaller than public institutions
They typically cost much more than public institutions.
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A: B:True False
#31Nationally, high school dropouts are
four times more likely to be unemployed than college graduates.
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A. True
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Unemployment RatesYour level of education plays a major part in the
chances of employment.
The 2010 American Community Survey indicates of Muskegon County residents 25 and older:High school dropouts had a 20.7% unemployment
rateThose with some college but less than a bachelor’s
degree had a 11.7% unemployment rateThose with a bachelor’s degree had a 4.6%
unemployment rate.
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#32A lot of extracurricular activities will
make up for poor grades.
A: B:True False
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B. False
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Extracurricular Activities Although colleges consider extracurricular
activities such as athletics, student government, and the arts when they review an application, they always assess academic performance first.
Lots of extracurricular activities are great, but focus on academics first.
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#33High school grades are more
important than standardized test (ACT, SAT) scores.
A: B:True False
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A. True
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Grades vs. Test Scores Colleges know that your performance in high
school is a better predictor of college success than standardized tests.
However, that does not mean colleges will ignore your test scores! Always strive to put together a complete package for colleges to see.
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A: B: $3,225
C: D:$6,250 $2,000
#34AmeriCorps volunteers receive how much money
to help pay for college or repay student loans?
$5,350
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A. $5,350
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AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides you an opportunity to
make a difference in your community. There are more than 75,000 opportunities to give back through tutoring and mentoring youth, fighting illiteracy, cleaning parks and streams, building affordable housing, or teaching computer skills.
After your year of service you will be awarded $5,350, and you can serve for up to two years through AmeriCorps.
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A: B: New York University
C: D:University of California Los Angeles
Tennessee State University
#35Oprah Winfrey won a full scholarship
to which university?
Florida University
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D. Tennessee State University
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Oprah Winfrey Oprah took classes in public speaking in high
school and won a full scholarship to Tennessee State University (TSU), where she studied communication. TSU is a historically black institution.
Today Oprah is known as “The World’s Most Powerful Woman.”
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#36It is not necessary to write a college
essay if it is optional on the admissions application?
A: B:True False
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A. True
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College EssaysOptional is optional, however, it is very
important that you submit a college essay even it is optional on your admissions application because it shows that you are willing to go above and beyond the minimum requirement.
Make sure you put as much effort into an optional essay as you would for a required one.
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A: B:ACT scores and GPA Random selection
#37What is the best way to determine
which college you are qualified to attend?
C: D:Where your family attended
The one with nice dorms
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A. ACT scores and GPA
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College SelectionStudents are able to determine their chances of getting
accepted in a college by making sure their grade point average (GPA) and ACT score meet the school’s requirement.
Students can improve chances for admission by applying to three or four colleges where the average GPA and ACT scores for admitted applicants are close to the students’ scores.
Remember, if you want to improve you ACT score, on average it goes up 1 point for every time you take it.
You also have control over your GPA. If you want to improve it, talk to your teachers and counselors about ways to help you bring your grades up.
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A: B:Associates Degree Bachelors Degree
#38What degree can you obtain in one year?
C: D:Certificate Masters Degree
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C. Certificate
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Certificate
Schools such as Baker, Muskegon Community College and Ferris offer license and certificate programs, locally.
Pharmacy technician, cosmetology, phlebotomy, and medical billing are some examples of careers that a person can have with a one year license or certificate.
There are many more careers available for students seeking a license or certificate program.
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A: B: Help Muskegon County students graduate from high school
#39Muskegon Opportunity is working with schools
and students to do what?
Increase college-going culture in Muskegon County
D:C: Help students attain some form of post-secondary education
All of the above
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D. All of the above
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Muskegon Opportunity
Muskegon Opportunity intends to develop a support system to help the students of Muskegon County access and persist in a post-secondary education or career training.
Our program will strive to assure that every graduating high-school student is afforded the opportunity to acquire the education and skills required of today's workforce.
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Seniors
Ready to Play?
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A: B:19.1 million 14 million
#40The projected number of students enrolled in the
nation’s colleges and universities this fall.
C: D:7 million 22 million
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A. 19.1 million
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Current Students Enrolled 19.1 million is the projected number of
students enrolled in the nation's colleges and universities this fall.
This is up from 13.8 million 20 years ago.
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A: B:Loans Savings account
#41What do you call money that you use
to pay for college that does not have to be repaid?
C: D:Scholarships Piggy bank
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C. Scholarships
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Free Money A scholarship is money that you can use to pay for
your post secondary education and will not be expected to repay.
Many scholarships have special conditions and require you to complete an application.
Ask your school counselor about scholarships that you can apply for.
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A: B:40% 50%
#42Loans are what percentage of all the
financial aid awarded each year?
C: D:20% 80%
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B. 50%
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Loans54 percent of financial aid awarded each year
comes in the form of loans.
Grants and scholarships — including grants from colleges and universities — are the next biggest form of financial aid.
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A: B:$18,525 $25,000
#43What is the average price for tuition and fees a year at a public university (excluding room and board)?
C: D:$8,244.00 $7,500
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C. $8,244
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Total Cost
• Average total charges, excluding tuition, fees, room, and board at four-year public colleges and universities are $8,244.00.
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A: B:6 years 3 years
#44How long does it take the average student
to graduate from college?
C: D:5 years 4 years
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A. 6 years
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Four, Five, or Six?Less than 35 percent of students at four-year
colleges actually get their degree in four years. According to a study done by the National Center for Education Statistics, about 56 percent get their bachelor’s degree in six years.
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A: B:$100 million $25 million
#45How much total money is available in
financial aid for college students?
C: D:$5 million $3 billion
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D. $3 BILLION!
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Financial Aid There is tons of money available to pay for
college!You can get scholarships and grants based on
your major, academics, gender, ethnicity, disability, and need.
To find scholarships, visit your school counselor, the Community Foundation site cffmc.org, MichiganCAP.org, or FastWeb.
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#46You need to decide on a major before
you can choose a college.
A: B:True False
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B. False
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Career Choices College is a time to explore. Many students
discover their ideal field while taking a course they didn’t expect to like. If you aren’t ready to decide on a major, choose a college that allows you to keep your options open. Take your time.
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March 1stA: B: January 1st
C: D:February 1st June 3rd
#47When is the recommended deadline seniors
complete their FAFSA?
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A. March 1st
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FAFSA Deadline According to www.FAFSA.ed.gov, it is
recommended that students in the State of Michigan complete their FAFSA by March 1st of their senior year to be considered for federal and state aid.
Students are able to complete their FAFSA application as early as January 1st of their senior year.
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A: B: Have smaller class sizes.
C: D:Complete your general education credits.
All of the above
#48What is a potential benefit of starting at a
community college?
Save thousands of dollars in tuition.
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D. All of the above
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Community College Starting your college career at a community
college can have many benefits. You can save thousands of dollars in tuition fees while you complete your general education credits. Check with your school to make sure your credits will transfer.
Community colleges provide the opportunity for more personalized attention from professors and smaller class sizes, and they allow you to adjust to the college experience.
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A: B: False
#49Early admission and early decision are the
same thing.
True
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B. False
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Early Decision vs. Early Admission
Early decision programs are usually binding, which means that applicants promise from the start that they will attend the school if their application is accepted.
Early admission programs do not ask applicants to commit to attending if they are accepted.
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A: B: Help Muskegon County students graduate from high school
#50Muskegon Opportunity is working with schools
and students to do what?
Increase college-going culture in Muskegon County
D:C: Help students attain some form of post-secondary education
All of the above
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D. All of the above
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Muskegon Opportunity
Muskegon Opportunity intends to develop a support system to help the students of Muskegon County access and persist in a post-secondary education or career training.
Our program will strive to assure that every graduating high-school student is afforded the opportunity to acquire the education and skills required of today's workforce.
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