College
This is the name given to any post-secondary (post-high school) institution.
College/University
What is the name of the college admissions test that measures academic proficiency and is often required by colleges and universities in non-English speaking countries?
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
How many credits do you need to graduate from Heritage?
24
Name one part of a resume
objective, education, experience, references, skills
Which is the most populated country in the world?
India
USA
China
United Kingdom
China
These are institutions that offer 2 year programs that result 2-year degrees?
community college
The top admissions factor at every college is?
Your GPA
If someone chooses not to attend college/university after high school, name 3 different paths/things they can do
gap year
volunteering
military
work
vocational school
travel
etc.
Name one difference between a job and a career
Job is employment to earn money, career is a profession
Careers are centered around long-term goals
A job is just a role, but a career is made up of the combination of roles, experiences, and education
A job may give you a steady paycheque short-term, but a career gives you long-term financial security, as it encourages you to build on your skills and continue learning in order to move up the career ladder
The 7th planet from the sun
Uranus
The forms you need to fill to be considered for student financial aid is called what (hint: two answers/two different forms)
CSS or FAFSA
What is the name of the college entrance exam that is widely used in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries?
A-levels (Advanced Level exams)
what are the 4 components/sections of Duke of Edinburgh?
Physical recreation
Expedition- Adventurous journey
Volunteering/community service
Skills
What is an advanced degree? (Hint: name the two types)
A postgraduate degree, Masters and PHD
This country is known for inventing the Olympics
Greece
What is the most common undergraduate major?
Business
The no. 1 most applied to college in the US
UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles)
What's our schools mission? (Hint: -- ------- ------- ------------- --------- -- - --------- -----------)
To provide quality international education in a nurturing environment
Name 5 qualities, employers look for in a candidate
ambition, communication, confidence, critical thinking, dependability, determination, eagerness to learn, flexibility, problem-solving, self reliance, team work, work ethic, etc.
Who was the first basketball star to appear on a box of cereal?
Michael Jordan
Which university has the most international students in the world?
University of Hong Kong
What does the acronym SAT stand for?
Scholastic Aptitude Test
How many students did we (Heritage) graduate at our first graduation in 2004?
5 students
What country has the highest life expectancy rate as of 2023?
Monaco