CCR 1 Part 1

College Knowledge

100

This type of college is where you can get an associate's degree or certificate. 

Community College 

200

A university or college that is in state ownership or receives significant public funds through a national or subnational government. 

Public College 

300

This degree typically takes 4-years to earn. 

 Bachelor’s Degree

400

Assumption College, Holy Cross College, and Anna Maria College are all examples of this type of college. 

Catholic or Private

500

This refers to any education obtained after high school.

Post-secondary Education

Resumes

100

List three pieces of information you should list on your resume. 

contact information, skills, experience, education, references

200

Provide three examples of soft skills.

Answers will vary 

300

Provide three examples of hard skills.

answers will vary 

400

This is another name for a resume. 

Curriculum Vitae

500

This part of a resume explains what your goal is. 

Objective

Financial Aid

100

This is the application that you must file to apply for financial aid. 

FAFSA

200

You do NOT need to pay this type of financial aid back.

Grants/Loans

300

You must pay back this type of financial aid, including interest. 

Loans

400

Give two examples of things you can receive merit-based scholarships for. 

Academics, Art, Sports, Volunteerism, Community Service. 

500

What does FAFSA stand for? 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Interviews

100

When should you arrive to an interview? 

5-10 minutes early

200

Give an example of a question you could ask at the end of an interview. 

Answers will vary. 

300

Give two examples of non-verbal communication you should practice during an interview. 

eye contact, nodding of the head, good posture, strong handshake

400

This should be done after every interview. 

E-mail a follow-up thanking the interviewer for their time. 

500

What should you mention when an employer asks you to tell them about yourself? Provide 2 examples. 

- Goals 

- Accomplishments

- Background 

- Future plans 

- Interests/hobbies

Miscellaneous

100

This is the cost of attending college. 

Tuition

200

The primary topic of study during college. 

College Major 

300

If you want to go to college in a big city, you should look for ______ areas. 

Urban

400

List three things you should consider when choosing a college. 

Location, Cost, Class Size, Etc..

500

This is the most common college major in the United States.  

 Business and Management