True/False
There are colleges in every state in the U.S.?
(True) Every state has at least one college or university as well as a community college.
What is the term for your main field of study in college?
A Major
What is a Cardinal?
This career helps design buildings like houses, schools, and skyscrapers.
What is an Architect?
Being able to work well in a team is an important skill for success in college and future careers.
True — Many college classes and jobs require students and employees to collaborate, share ideas, and complete group projects.
What do you call a class taught in a large hall where the teacher speaks and students take notes?
A Lecture
Known for its wrinkly face and strong build, this dog breed inspired Blue IV, the mascot of Butler University.
What is a Bulldog?
What is a Doctor?
Double Jeopardy: What is the difference between a college and a university?
Universities are larger and offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees, while colleges are smaller and mainly focus on undergraduate degrees.
College readiness only involves getting good grades and does not include social skills like communication or collaboration.
False — College readiness includes both academic skills and social skills like teamwork, communication, and responsibility.
What is an official document that lists all of your classes, grades, and grade point average (GPA)?
A Transcript
A person known for leading the way and exploring new paths inspired the team name for Vincennes University.
What is a Trailblazer?
This career uses creativity to make logos, posters, and advertisements.
What is a Graphic Designer?
What are the benefits of starting to prepare for applying to college early?
1. Know what is going on 2. Organization 3. Take advantage of opportunities 4. Extra time 5. Extra money
Asking for help when you do not understand something is a helpful academic skill in middle school, high school, and college.
True — Successful students know when to seek help from teachers, classmates, or tutoring resources.
What is the term for the primary subject or field of study you choose to specialize in at college?
A major
Purdue Pete, the mascot of the Boilermakers, represents this Indiana university.
What is Purdue University
This career focuses on caring for animals when they are sick or injured.
What is a Veterinarian?
This program allows high school students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time by taking college-level classes.
What is dual credit?
Time management skills, like turning in assignments on time, are important for being successful in college.
True — College students must manage their own schedules and deadlines without as much teacher reminders.
Can you name the two main types of athletic and academic divisions where colleges compete against one another?
Division I (D1) and Division II or III.
This nickname, used for people from Indiana, is also the team name for Indiana University in Bloomington.
What is a Hoosier?
These professionals usually major in criminal justice in college and investigate evidence to solve crimes and help keep communities safe.
What is a Detective?
This skill helps students understand texts, answer questions, and make inferences—abilities that are essential for success in college-level reading assignments.
What is reading comprehension?