College Awareness Assessment (#1)

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True or False Questions

1.  A student who is placed on Academic Probation is dismissed from the college for a specified time period -usually one semester.

2.  All courses are identified by numbers usually containing 3 or 4 digits.

3.  A commuter is a student who lives off-campus and drives to class or commutes.

4.  A college directory provides all types of information parents and students need to know about a school.

5.  Extra-curricular activities are non-classroom activities that can contribute to a well-rounded education.

Multiple Choice Questions

1.  What does the acronym SAT represent

a) School Adjustment Test

b) Scholar Adjustment Tool

c) Scholastic Aptitude Test

d) None of the above

2.  What is composed of those classes prescribed or outlined by an institution for completion of a program of study leading to a degree or certificate?

a) Course Outline

b) Curriculum

c) Syllabus

d) All of the above

3.  Which is the basic organizational unit in a higher education institution and is responsible for the academic functions in a field of study.

a) Division

b) Department

c) District

d) None of the above

4.  What is the undergraduate degree offered by four year colleges and universities

a) Master Degree

b) Associate Degree

c) Bachelor Degree

d) None of the above

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5.  Who is responsible for the maintenance of all academic records.

a) Registrar

b) Dean

c) Faculty

d) All of the above

Fill in the blanks

1. A is a two year institution of higher education.

2. A is designated as a specific number of credit hours in a secondary field of study.

3. Humanities Courses are classes covering subjects such as , , and the .

4. A Part Time student is enrolled in or less credit hours in a semester.

5. A is composed of undergraduate, graduate and professional colleges and offers degrees in each.

Essay Questions

1. Discuss the difference between Lecture, Laboratory and Discussion classes.

2. Discuss the process to starting college and include Application, Acceptance and Admission in your answer.

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3. What is financial aid and list the types of aid that are available to students

4. Contrast the Associate in Arts degree and the Associates in Science degree,

5. Define the terms Developmental Course and Elective

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