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Credit in High School
Misc.
100
What is name given to any post-high school institution? This is the most common choice for most students.
College
100
This is what earn for a class that lasts all year
credit
100
What is the MCR2 mascot?
wildcat
100
What is a major advantage to earning college credit in High School?
In some cases it free, cheaper than other schools, gets you ahead when you actually do start college, etc.
100
What test do most colleges require you take in order to apply?
ACT
200
What are institutions that offer 1-2 year programs that result in a certificate or a 2-year degree? Examples: Ranken, ITT, SCCC
Community Colleges and Technical Colleges
200
This program grants you two years free at a community college.
A+
200
What is the term for the document given upon graduation?
Diploma
200
What should all students and their families be doing to prepare to pay for college?
Save money, research scholarships options, loan options, etc.
200
What is the term for a record of your high school grades?
Transcript
300
What is the term for a 4-year degree earned at a college or university?
Bachelor's Degree
300
What is the term for the average of a student's grades?
Grade Point Average (GPA)
300
What is the term for money that is given to a student to help pay for college that doesn't have to be repaid?
Scholarship
300
Give an example of a fine art.
Band, Choir, Art, etc.
300
What are things that may help a person qualify to receive a scholarship for college?
Financial need, grades, sports
400
What is the term for a 2-year degree earned at a Community College?
Associate Degree
400

What high school did Mr. Michael and Ms. Tyra Go to?

Your team will earn 200 extra points for the correct answer

Ms. Tyra went to Burlington City High, and Mr. Michael went Williamstown Highschool

400
What is the term for money that a student gets from a bank to help pay for college that has to be repaid when the student finishes college?
Student Loan
400

True or False: It is mandatory for all high school students to participate in physical education classes.

Answer: False, though physical education is often required, some students may be exempt due to medical reasons or other specific circumstances

400

Name one community college AND one university

Examples

Rowan College or Rowan University

Rutgers University

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)


500
What is the term for the area of study a person focuses on in college?
Major/Minor
500

Mr. Michael continued his education to receive his high school diploma somewhere else. Which school did he transfer to? Hint: The transfer was not to another high school it was a program on a Campus.

Rowan college of South Jersey Cumberland Campus

Your team will earn a 100 extra points for the correct answer

500
What is the amount of money a person makes per year at his/her job?
Salary
500
What are classes that you get to choose that are not core classes called.
electives
500
What is a degree that requires additional education after earning a bachelor's degree?
Master's Degree