Degrees and Vocabulary
Facts and Figures
Studying for College
Staten Island College Knowledge
Careers
100

A subject of field of study chosen by a college student.


Major

100

What is the percentage of students who are expected to attend college?


92%

100

What is the first thing you should do when taking a test?


Read the directions

100

This office or center can work with students to find employment and internships during school and after graduation. It may also provide job listings and career fairs.


College and Career Center

100

This person studies the origins of earthquakes


seismologist

200

What is the type of degree earned after two years of completion at a community college called?


Associate's Degree

200

What is the number of credits of math you need to take in high school to get into college?


6

200

What organizational skills can also help your studying skills?

Cleaning out your backpack/folders

200

What form do students need to fill out before college to obtain federal student aid? (This will help them pay for college and college expenses)


FAFSA

200

Study organic geochemistry and organic composition of space matter that could have been involved with the beginning of life on Earth.


Astrobiologist

300

What is the type of degree earned after four years of completion at a college or university?


Bachelor's Degree

300

What grade do you think you should begin to take specific classes to prepare for college?


9th grade

300

Reading the whole question and all the answer choices before answering the question.

Good Study skill 

300

What is the name of the university whose mascot is a Dolphin?


CUNY CSI (College of Staten Island) 

300

These scientists study human history and the cultures, languages, and archaeological remains of humans throughout time in order to learn about human history.


Anthropologist / Archaeologist 

400

What is awarded to students who continue going to a college or university after they finish their Bachelor's Degree? It usually takes one to three years to complete.


Master's Degree

400

What is the highest score you can earn on the SAT?


1600

400

Studying while watching your favorite television show is an example of 

Poor Study Skill 
400

Which Staten Island College has nearly 1/3 of student body Health Professions?


Wagner College

400

Inspect and maintain oil wells for proper running in the production of oil. These professionals work in a collaborative setting, interacting with other energy experts.


Petroleum Engineers

500

What is the most advanced degree you can earn?


Doctoral Degree (Ph.D)

500

How many credits of foreign language is required to take in high school before entering college?


6

500

This award is a need-based form of financial aid. This award allows you to find a job, usually on campus, and work to earn your award.  


Work Study 

500

Which Staten Island College' student body is made up of 1/4 of students studying business?


St. John's University 

500

Test aircraft for travelers and space craft for astronauts. They also develop prototypes, are involved in aircraft development and maintenance.


Aerospace Engineer