Career Preparation and Higher Education Vocabulary

Straughn High School Mrs. Lowrey Career Prep Vocabulary Question Which of the following is another term for higher learning? According to the segment, what percentage of all jobs in the U.S. economy require some sort of higher learning? Full time workers ages 25 and over have the highest median annual earnings if they possess which type of degree? Which of the following is NOT one of the mentioned ways high school differs from higher learning? Trade schools are also known as which of the following? Which of the following is NOT a type of higher learning degree? Which of the following does NOT grant professional licenses? According to the segment, what is the minimum level of education required or recommended to work in the field of a library science? Bachelor's Degree requires how many credit hours? Which of the following is NOT an example of a professional degree? Public higher learning institutions are largely supported by which of the following? Which type of higher learning institution provides job-specific training and is often considered the most cost-effective post-secondary education option? Which of the following are also known as two-year colleges? Which types of institutions award associate degrees? Scott attends a higher learning institution. He lives on campus, has food service available to him and will be awarded a bachelor's degree when he graduates. Which type of institution is he likely attending? According to the segment, how many post secondary institutions are there in the United States? Sandra is investigating the size and atmosphere of the city where her favorite school is located. According to the segment, this is an aspect of which factor to consider? When researching cost, you should find out about the price of tuition, but you should also do which of the follwoing? When researching activities and organizations, you should look for those which entertain you and allow you to have fun, as well as those which would do which of the following? Answer post-secondary education 60% Professional Degree Grading System Vocational Schools Companion Degree Employers Master's Degree 120 to 140 credit hours Master's of Science Government Funds Vocational, trade, & technical schools Community & Junior Colleges Community & Junior Colleges Colleges & Universities More than 6,700 Location Learn about financial aid Enhance Résumé Which of the following tips for considering factors is NOT listed in the segment? Make your decision as quickly as possible Which of the following is typically NOT required for admissions to a vocational, trade, or technical school? Application Essay Which of the following is an accurate description of the term "open admission"? Anyone with a high school diploma or GED is admitted Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects of a student's record which colleges and universities review when determining who to admit? Who should NOT write letters of recommendation for you? Which of the following can best help when determining how stringent a school's administration process is? Advanced placement courses were created and are controlled by which of the following? Which of the following offers college-level courses through a two-year integrated diploma program? Which of the following is an advantage of AP over IB? Work experience Parents/family Acceptance rate The College Board International Baccalaureate Diploma Program The ability to sign up for individual classes Dual enrollment course credits are often applied toward which of the following? High school or College graduation Which of the following allows for full immersion in the college atmosphere and experience without long-term commitment? Summer Courses