College
Post Secondary Pathways
Famous People
General Knowledge
High School Graduation
100

An educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training.

What is college?

100

A state-authorized organization designed to conduct war, protect national sovereignty, and manage security threats.

What is the military?

100

This person is the head of the English department here at NBHS. 

Who is Mrs. Noyes?

100

If I live in the state of North Carolina and decide to attend UNCW, I would pay this cost. (not a $ amount)

What is in-state tuition?

100

You need to take/pass this test in your English class, as part of your graduation requirement. (if you are not exempt)

What is the CMA?

200

Mr. Savage attended this college and earned his Bachelors in English and Masters in Education.

What is the University of North Carolina Wilmington?

200

You can earn a degree, 2yr or 4yr, at this place

What is College?

200

With albums like, the "Magnificent Coloring Book" and "Acid Rap", this individual has propelled himself to the top of the hip hop charts. This individual did not attend college, but still made a plan for his life during his high school year.

Who is Chance the Rapper?

200

If I need assistance with paying for college, completing these types of applications could help me pay for college.  

I can earn this if my grades are really good or if I am really good in sports

What are scholarships?

200

College entrance exam taken in the Spring of your Junior year of high school

What is the ACT?

300

UNC, UNCW, NCSTATE, BCC, CFCC, and Wake Tech. .

What is a university? AND What is a community college?

300

You can get trained in a specific field, while being trained, you can be getting paid.  

These programs are also offered at the city colleges.

What is a Trade/Apprenticeship?

300

Led India's independence movement through non-violent civil disobedience, influencing global civil rights.

Who is Mahatma Gandhi?

300

A financial arrangement where a lender (bank, individual, or organization) provides a sum of money, known as the principal, to a borrower, who agrees to pay it back over time, typically with interest.

What are loans?

300

Your earn these at the end of each semester. (you need a certain amount of these to graduate)

What are credits?

400

An independent school that sets its own policies and goals. This type of school is not federally funded. The average size of this type of school is generally smaller than its counterpart.  

An example of this type of school is Duke University.

What is a Private School/College?

400

College is not for everyone but everyone need to have a plan to do something with their life.  If I don't want to attend college, go to the military, or take a GAP year, I can choose to do this and earn a livable wage. 

What is the Workforce?

What is a job?

400

This Memphis rapper released the hit song “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” and became one of hip-hop’s breakout stars in 2022.

Who is GloRilla?

400

This number, usually measured on a 4.0 scale, represents a student’s average academic performance across all classes.

What is a GPA (Grade Point Average)?

400

Mr. Murrow used to teach which subjects?

English and Science 

500

These are NOT schools, they are a business that offer a variety of degree programs which typically prepare students for a specific career.

They tend to have higher costs, which could mean graduating with more debt.

Credits earned a these schools DO NOT transfer to most colleges

Miller-Motte College is an example of this. 

What are For-Profit Schools

500

Feeling like she needed to spend some time out of the shadow of her dad, former US President Barack Obama’s oldest daughter decided to take a _________between finishing school and heading off to further study.

What is GAP Year?

500

This actor, known for playing Spider-Man in the Marvel movies, once attended the BRIT School in London alongside future stars like Adele.

Who is Tom Holland?

500

While in college, you will have someone to help you choose classes and choose the appropriate major in college.  

Who is an Academic Adviser?

500

This formal document, often requested by colleges and employers, shows every class a student has taken along with the grades they earned.

What is a transcript?

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