6.1.

1 Review: Review for the Exam Review

College and Career Preparation I Name: Alicia Sati

Date:

Use your notes to begin your review. Check the questions and answers from the study sheets

included on the first page of each lesson.

Also, review the key terms for each lesson. They're found on the overview page of each lesson.

Make sure you know what each key term means before you take the test.

The following checklist will help you figure out if you're ready to take the test. If you check No

for any question, go back to the lesson and activity where the information appears and review

that information.

Yes No Location

What is the value of a high school education? Y The Value of a

High School
Degree

What is the downside of dropping out? N The Value of a

 High School
Degree

What is the value of a college degree? Y The Value of a

College Degree

What is the difference between a job and a career? Y The Value of

Careers

What is a self-evaluation? What are personal skillsand N The Value of

personal qualities? Careers

What is financial stability? Y The Value of

Financial Stability

How many years of each high school subject are required N High School
for someone to graduate from high school? Requirements

How many years of each high school subject are required Y High School
for college admission? Requirements

What is a GPA? A cumulative GPA? Y High School

Requirements

What kind of information is on a high school transcript? Y High School

Transcripts

What are AP, IB, dual enrollment, and honors courses? N High School
What makes them different from one another? Rigorous
Coursework

What activities are considered extracurricular? Y You Can Learn

Just as Much
After School

Can you list five study tips? Y Study Tips

Can you list five memory strategies? Y Study Tips

What is a mnemonic? List four types of mnemonics. Y Study Tips

What are the five types of homework? N Smart Homework

Habits
What is a homework routine, and what should it include? Y Smart Homework
Habits

Can you list five ways to stay motivated to do homework? Y Smart Homework
Habits

What are the differences between two-year and four-year Y Two-Year and
colleges? Four-Year
Colleges

What are the advantages of attending a two-year college? Y Two-Year and

Four-Year
Colleges

What are the advantages of attending a four-year college? Y Two-Year and

Four-Year
Colleges

What do vocational schools offer? Y Vocational

Schools

What are the three types of course requirements to Y Bachelor's and

pursue a bachelor's degree? Associate's
Degrees

What is a major? What is a minor? N Bachelor's and

Associate's
Degrees

What are the advantages of an apprenticeship? N Certification

Programs and
Apprenticeships

What information do you typically have to provide on a N College Entrance

college application? Requirements

When applying to a four-year college, what information do Y College Entrance

you typically provide in addition to the application? Requirements

What are the benefits of taking the Aspire test? Y The Aspire Test
 What subjects are tested on the Aspire test? Y The Aspire Test

What are the benefits of taking the PSAT? Y The PSAT

What subjects are tested on the PSAT? Y The PSAT

What are some effective ways to study for a standardized N Test-Taking Skills
test?

What tips should you follow on the day of the test and Y Test-Taking Skills
while taking it?

What is merit-based aid? What is need-based aid? Y Scholarships

What are the three types of students who are considered Y Scholarships
for scholarships?

What steps should you take now to prepare to apply for N Scholarships
scholarships?

What are the two different categories of grants, and who N Grants
provides them?

What is a work-study program? Y Loans and Work-

Study

What types of loans can students take out? Y Loans and Work-
Study

Why are private loans less favorable than federal loans? Y Loans and Work-
Study

What are some ways to save money while in college? N College Costs
and Savings

When a college lists its cost of attendance, which three Y College Costs
things factor into it? and Savings

What is a 529 plan, a 529 college savings plan, and a 529 Y 529 Plans and
prepaid tuition plan? Other Early
Tuition Options

What is a Coverdell Education Savings Account? Y 529 Plans and

Other Early
Tuition Options
What are the advantages and disadvantages to a 529 plan Y 529 Plans and
or a Coverdell Education Savings Account? Other Early
Tuition Options

What is the definition of a career cluster? Y The 16 Clusters

What career pathways relate to each of the career Y The 16 Clusters

clusters?

What are three effective time-management skills? N Applying Your

Knowledge

What attributes define someone with a strong work ethic Y Applying Your
and integrity? Knowledge

Describe a simple problem-solving process. N Applying Your

Knowledge

What are examples of teamwork skills? N Applying Your

Knowledge

What basic requirements should a career have in order for Y Make What You
it to be fulfilling? Like What You Do

What questions should you ask yourself when choosing a Y Make What You
career path? Like What You Do

What are three useful questions to ask yourself when Y Make What You
determining what you do well? Like What You Do