Goals and Mindset
Making Good Choices
Employable Skills
College
After High School
100

Name 2 reasons why it is important to set goals. 

Motivation, success, push yourself, learn, grow

100

Name 1 step of the decision making process?

  1. Identify the problem/conflict to be solved.
  2. Gather relevant information.
  3. Brainstorm possible solutions.
  4. Identify potential consequences.
  5. Make a choice, Take action!
  6. Evaluate your decision. 
100

Name a personal skill that is also an employable skill. 

Communication, time management, leadership, problem solving, creativity, teamwork, accountability 

100

Name 1 way to pay for college

Loans, make payments, job, save money, grants, scholarships, military

100

How many years do you attend high school? And what year will you graduate? 

4 years and 20 - -

200

What does the “S” stand for in SMART goal?


Specific 

200

Name 1 pro to making a good decision. 

You feel good about yourself, you know you’re being honest, You’re being trustworthy

200

Which of the following is NOT an employability skill? 

A) Ethical Behavior

B) Teamwork

C) Problem Solving  

D) Sales

D) Sales

200

What is a 2-year degree called? 

Associates Degree

200

Name 1 life path after high school

Vocational school, community college, 4 year college, military, work force 

300

What 2 categories of mindsets did we study? 

Fixed Mindset and Growth Mindset

300

Name 1 con to make a bad decision. 

You feel guilty, you can lose someone’s trust, you might hurt someone in the process. 

300

The ability to work well with other co-workers is called:

Teamwork

300

How many years do you go to college for a Masters Degree?

6 years

300

Name 1 of the 2 surrounding Community Colleges:

Wytheville Community College and Virginia Highlands Community College

400

What inspirational quote did Henry Ford say regarding your mindset?

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right”. 

400

Name 1 way reduce stress. 

Listen to music, take a walk, journal, talk to a friend

400

How information is exchanged through speech, written text , or non-verbal (body language) is called:

Communication 

400

What is the housing on a college campus called?

Dorm

400

True or False: You have to go to college for 4 years to get a degree 

No! You can get a 2 year degree. 

500

Name 1 famous failure and then how it/ they were actually successful. 

Einstein, Colonel Sanders, Thomas Eddison, Michael Jordan, Dr. Seuss, Steven Spielberg, Elvis Presley. 

500

What is time management and name 1 way to have good time management. 

Managing your time wisely; make a list of what needs to be done, do not procrastinate, stay organized 

500

Maintaining a positive outlook even in difficult or frustrating situations is being: 

Optimistic 

500

Name 1 thing that colleges look at other than grades

Extra curriculars, sports, clubs, volunteering, letter of recommendation, hardship

500

True or false: after choosing a college to attend, you can never transfer to another college

False

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