Life Skills
Post-Secondary Options
College Admissions / Financial Aid
Adulting 101
Resumes
100

A student who remembers a lecture better by listening to it multiple times is likely which type of learner?

Auditory learner

100

This pathway receives professional training in fields like engineering, cybersecurity, aviation, healthcare, and logistics while serving your country.

Military

100

Academic performance in college admissions typically includes:

GPA & Course rigor

100

__________________ are costs that remain the same each month, regardless of activity levels.

Fixed expenses

100

Under the experience section on a resume, what type of words should you use to start each bullet? 

strong, action verbs

200

Kinesthetic learners are most likely to excel in which activity?

B. Building a model to understand a concept

200

This pathway combines paid on-the-job training with related classroom instruction, allowing you to earn an income while developing valuable skills under the guidance of experienced professionals.

Apprenticeships

200

What is FAFSA?

The application used to apply for federal financial aid

200

Groceries are a form of

variable expenses

200

What is an instant red flag on a resume? 

spelling errors, poor formatting, time gaps on past experience

300

Soft skills are best described as:

D. Interpersonal and behavioral skills

300

This post-secondary pathway has the following advantages: shorter duration, cost effective, and high employment rates.

technical/ vocational programs

300

 A transcript is:

A record of your courses and grades in high school

300

_____________ is your salary/ income before anything is taken out.

Gross pay
300

What is the main purpose of a resume versus a cover letter, and how should they complement each other?

Encourages understanding of distinct roles.

400

A student working well under pressure demonstrates:

soft skill

400

If you complete your four years of college, what is it that you earn? What type of degree? 

Bachelor's

400

What does COA stand for?

Cost of Attendance

400

Federal taxes, state taxes, insurance, and retirement savings are all examples of

Deductions

400

How can you effectively showcase your skills and experiences if you have limited work history?

focus on skills, school projects, achievements, extracurriculars, community/ volunteer experience, responsibilities at home

500

Which type of learner uses multiple learning methods to improve understanding?

Multimodal

500

Strategic groups of related occupations that share common skills, knowledge and interests. 

Career Clusters

500

What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized federal loans?

Subsidized loans do not charge interest while you are in school

500

___________ represents the yearly interest rate applied to unpaid balances on your credit card.

APR

500

Why do cover letters matter?

It is your opportunity to make a memorable first impression and show employers why you're worth their time.