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100

What do students often apply to help pay for college that doesn't need to be paid back?

A. A check

B. Scholarship

C. A loan

D. An ATM

Scholarship

100

The oldest college in the U.S. is Harvard University, founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. True or false?

True

100

What is a common requirement for graduate school?

A-High school diploma
B-Masters degree
C-Associate’s degree
D-Bachelor’s degree

D-Bachelor’s degree

100

Many colleges have what type of event to raise school spirit

A- Pep Rally

B- Art Show

C-Open Mic Night

D-Film Festival 

A- Pep Rally

100

What is the main purpose of a college degree?

A-To have fun

B-To sleep

C-To travel

D-To learn and prepare for a career

D-To learn and prepare for a career

200

 What do students earn after completing a 4-year college program?

  1. Doctor’s Degree

  2. Bachelor’s Degree

  3. Masters Degree

  4. Graduate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

200

What do students earn after completing a 4-year college program?


A.Doctor’s Degree

B.Bachelor’s Degree

C.Masters Degree

D.Graduate Degree



B. Bachelor's Degree

200

What is often the goal of attending college?

A-To have fun

B-To earn a degree 

C-To meet celebrities

D-To learn to cook

B-To earn a degree

200

What city is known for having the “Ivy League” schools?

A- Boston

B- New York

C- Chicago

D- Los Angeles

B- New York

200

What does MIT stand for

A-Michigan Intelligence of Television

B-Massachusetts Institute of Technology

C-Miami Ideas of Talent

D-Mexico Importance of Trustworthy 

B-Massachusetts Institute of Technology

300

What are scholarships, and how can you get one?

A. By having all F's and D's

B. Having good grades

C. Apply for one

D. Have a good GPA

For applying for one

300

What is the common term for the first year of college?

A.Junior

B.Senior

C.Freshman 

D.Sophomore


C.Freshman

300

What is the term for courses taken outside a student's major?

A-Core

B-Specials

C-Requirements

D-Electives

D-Electives

300

Which college was established by Benjamin Franklin

A- Yale

B- University of Pennsylvania

C- Harvard

D- Columbia

B- University of Pennsylvania

300

What test do students often take to get into college

A- SAT 

B-BEU

C- ACT

D-SBAC

A- SAT

400

 What is the common term for the first year of college?

  1. Junior

  2. Senior

  3. Freshman

  4. Sophomore

Freshman

400

 What is the last year of college called?

Freshman year

Senior year

Junior year

Sophomore year


Senior year

400

What is the common name for a student who helps new students?

A-Mentor

B-Helper

C-Guide

D-All of the above

A-Mentor

400


Which U.S. President graduated from Harvard University 

A- Abraham Lincoln

B- Theodore Roosevelt

C- George Washington

D- John F. Kennedy

D- John F. Kennedy

400

Which one is an Ivy League 

A-University College of Los Angeles

B-University of Riverside

C-University of Redlands

D-University of Pennsylvania

D-University of Pennsylvania

500

 What type of housing do many college students live in on campus?

  1. An apartment complex

  2. A mansion

  3. Dormitory/Dorm

  4. A shelter

Dormitory/Dorm

500

 What type of housing do many college students live in on campus?

An apartment complex

A mansion

Dormitory/Dorm\

A shelter


Dormitory/Dorm\

500

What is often a requirement for college graduation?

A-Running a marathon

B-Traveling

C-Writing a book

D-Passing all classes

D-Passing all classes

500

What is the tradition of wearing special clothing at graduation called?

A- Academic Regalia

B- Dressing up

C- Formal wear

D- Costuming 

A- Academic Regalia

500


What sport is played in March Madness?


A- Football

B- Soccer

C- Basketball

D- Baseball

C- Basketball