Core 40
Credits
College Types
Degrees
Resume/Cover Letters
100

How many total credits are required for the Indiana Core 40 diploma?

40 credits

100

How many Math credits are required for Core 40?

6 credits

100

Which type of college offers 2-year associate degrees and is usually cheaper?

Community College

100

What is an associate degree?

2 year college

100

Which belongs on a resume: email or birthday?

Email

200

How many English credits do students need for Core 40?

8 credits

200

Core 40 requires how many credits of Science?

6 credits

200

Which school focuses on hands-on job training like welding or HVAC?

Trade School

200

What is a bachelor's degree?

A 4-year degree from a university/college

200

Name one section that MUST be on a resume.

Education, skills, work experience, contact info


300

This science class is required for Core 40.

Biology + Chemistry or Physics

300

How many Directed Elective credits are required?

5 credits

300

Which type of school teaches specific skills like cosmetology or culinary arts?

Technical School
300

Name a career that usually requires a master’s degree.

teacher, therapist, principal, nurse practitioner, counselor

300

What is one strong skill you could list on a resume?

communication, teamwork, etc

400

Name one math class that counts for Core 40.

Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II

400

Career prep/CTE classes count toward which requirement?

Directed Electives

400

Which Type of College offers bachelor’s, master's, or doctorate degrees? 

4 year university

400

What is the difference between a certification and a college degree?

Certifications are short, skill-based programs; degrees take longer and cover more subjects.

400

What is the first section of a cover letter called?

Introduction/Summary

500

Which of these is NOT required for Core 40? PE, Health, World Languages, or US History?

World Languages

500

How many Social Studies credits are required for Core 40?

6 credits

500

Which type is best for students who need flexible classes while working full time?

Online College

500

Name one job you can get with a certificate/trade program.

Examples: electrician, welder, CNA, barber, mechanic, HVAC tech

500

Write one strong sentence you could use to introduce yourself in a cover letter

Answers vary, but must introduce the applicant and the job they want.