College Vocabulary
Career Vocabulary
College Life
Career Types
Mystery Questions
100
What is a college "application?"
This is a document or series of documents you must complete to see if you will be accepted into a college.
100
Name three careers you can pursue if you go to a trade school? 

Electrician, plumber, dental hygenist 

Trade school is a great option that in many cases. Many fields have high rates of job security and even net earnings that are nearly equal to a college graduate in certain fields.  

100

How many colleges & universities do you think are in Ohio? 25, 50, 100, or over 100?

There are 126 colleges & universities in Ohio. 

100
If you make new styles of clothes then you studied:
Fashion Design
100
How much more does a college graduate earn over their lifetime compared to a high school graduate? Options: 250,000, 500,000, 1 mil, or 2 mil. 

1 million. A high school graduate earns on average 1 million dollars LESS compared to a 4-year college graduate. 

200
What is a college "major?"
This is the subject or related to the subjects you study in college.
200
If your job is to design and make buildings then you studied:
Architect - Architecture
200
All colleges & universities in the United States are private schools. Is this true? Yes or No.
No - There are both private & public colleges and universities in the United States.
200
If you learned how to use science and technology to build machines, engines, and other structures, then you studied:
Engineering
200

What is the average ACT score? 

The average ACT score is 20.8. Getting a score over 27 makes you a more eligible candidate for scholarships or getting into elite schools. Your GPA and ACT/SAT both are important. Students interested in college should aim for above a 3.0 GPA and an above-average ACT/SAT score. Each university has different expectations for GPA and SAT/ACT scores. View their website to assess what you should be aiming for. 

300
What are college "dorms?"
This is a building/residence or place where students can live when they go to college.
300
If you design apps for the iPhone or Galaxy 6, then you probably studied:
Computer Programming
300

When you finish you Bachelor's Degree in college, that means you studied for how many years? 2, 4, or 6?

A Bachelor's Degree is 4 years of college.

300
If you performed in plays and studied how to act then your college major was:
Theater
300

Do you have to be a U.S. citizen to attend college in the United States? Yes or No?

No, you do not have to be a U.S. citizen to attend college in the United States. But, you need to be a U.S. citizen to receive money from the U.S. government to help you pay for college.

400
What are "extracurricular activities?"
These are other activities you can do other than your classes, such as playing a sport, being part of a club, and etc.
400
If you use science to gather evidence and information that can be used in courts for criminal trials then you studied:
Forensic Science
400
While you are in college, are you allowed to change your major, or area of study? Yes or No.
Yes, you are allowed to change your major during your time in college.
400
How many years of college and study do you need to become a doctor?
To become a doctor you need to study anywhere between 11-16 years, including 4 years of college, and 4 years in medical school.
400

How much more likely are you to be unemployed with a high school degree compared to a college degree?  

The rates of unemployment are twice as high for those with a high school degree and no additional training/education compared to a college degree. This does not mean you must go to college to make a good living or experience job security. If college is not an interest for you, becoming skilled in a needed trade creates job security and higher pay/lifetime earnings. 

500

What is "financial aid?"

Financial aid is money you may receive from the government to help you pay for college. 

500
If you scientifically studied the human mind and how this affects people's behaviors, then in college your major was:
Psychology
500
If you earned a Master's Degree, then how many years did you study in college?
For a Master's Degree you studied at least 5-6 years in college.
500
To become a lawyer, how many years of college study do you need?
A lawyer needs to complete 7 years of college education, including their Master's Degree.
500

If you graduate from high school in Ohio, are you allowed to go to college in another state? Yes or No?

Yes, you can attend college in any of the 50 states as long as a college in that state accepts you as a student.

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