Question 1

Compared to high school graduates, college graduates tend to:

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A)  be less engaged in their communities. 
B)  participate in their children's education at about the same rate. 
C)  lead less healthy lifestyles. 
D)  earn higher salaries. 
A)  be less engaged in their communities. 
B)  participate in their children's education at about the same rate. 
C)  lead less healthy lifestyles. 
D)  earn higher salaries.

Question 2

Discuss three of the barriers you are likely to face as you work to achieve your long-term goal of earning a college degree, and describe what you can do to overcome these barriers.

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Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 3

Which of these is an example of a SMART goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete the first draft of my history paper by next Friday. 
B)  Read at least three of Shakespeare's most highly acclaimed plays. 
C)  Earn a reasonable living after graduation doing something I enjoy. 
D)  Go to the writing center to get help on improving the essay I'm working on. 
A)  Complete the first draft of my history paper by next Friday. 
B)  Read at least three of Shakespeare's most highly acclaimed plays. 
C)  Earn a reasonable living after graduation doing something I enjoy. 
D)  Go to the writing center to get help on improving the essay I'm working on.

Question 4

What is involved in creating an action plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  listing the steps you'll take to accomplish a goal 
B)  developing a list of goals and selecting the one that will be easiest to achieve 
C)  prioritizing your goals based on how soon each needs to be achieved 
D)  organizing your thoughts to help you identify what your goal will be 
A)  listing the steps you'll take to accomplish a goal 
B)  developing a list of goals and selecting the one that will be easiest to achieve 
C)  prioritizing your goals based on how soon each needs to be achieved 
D)  organizing your thoughts to help you identify what your goal will be

Question 5

Something that prevents you from making progress toward a goal is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  outcome. 
B)  action plan. 
C)  barrier. 
D)  application. 
A)  outcome. 
B)  action plan. 
C)  barrier. 
D)  application.

Question 6

Describe the five characteristics of a SMART goal.

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Answers may vary. Correct answers should

Question 7

Caitlyn, a sales representative at a software firm, has decided that she will increase her overall sales figures by 10 percent this year. Which type of skill is Caitlyn using when she makes this decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  goal setting 
B)  communication 
C)  teamwork 
D)  listening 
A)  goal setting 
B)  communication 
C)  teamwork 
D)  listening

Question 8

Khalid is having difficulty in his psychology course and wants to find out if there are any additional reading materials he could review to help him understand the concepts being discussed in class. Who should Khalid go to for help finding relevant reading materials?

Accepted Answer

A)  advising center 
B)  financial aid office 
C)  his psychology instructor 
D)  career center 
A)  advising center 
B)  financial aid office 
C)  his psychology instructor 
D)  career center

Compared to high school graduates, college graduates tend to:

Discuss three of the barriers you are likely to face as you work to achieve your long-term goal of earning a college degree, and describe what you can do to overcome these barriers.

Which of these is an example of a SMART goal?

What is involved in creating an action plan?

Something that prevents you from making progress toward a goal is a(n):

Describe the five characteristics of a SMART goal.

Caitlyn, a sales representative at a software firm, has decided that she will increase her overall sales figures by 10 percent this year. Which type of skill is Caitlyn using when she makes this decision?

Khalid is having difficulty in his psychology course and wants to find out if there are any additional reading materials he could review to help him understand the concepts being discussed in class. Who should Khalid go to for help finding relevant reading materials?

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Reading for College Success

Take Effective Notes

Memory and Studying

Performing Well on Exams

Information Literacy and Communication

Social Belonging

Health and Wellness

Career Readiness

Celebrating Your Success and Connecting to Your Future

Strategies for Success in College

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Exam 1: Building a Foundation for College Success

Compared to high school graduates, college graduates tend to:

Discuss three of the barriers you are likely to face as you work to achieve your long-term goal of earning a college degree, and describe what you can do to overcome these barriers.

Which of these is an example of a SMART goal?

What is involved in creating an action plan?

Something that prevents you from making progress toward a goal is a(n):

Describe the five characteristics of a SMART goal.

Caitlyn, a sales representative at a software firm, has decided that she will increase her overall sales figures by 10 percent this year. Which type of skill is Caitlyn using when she makes this decision?

Khalid is having difficulty in his psychology course and wants to find out if there are any additional reading materials he could review to help him understand the concepts being discussed in class. Who should Khalid go to for help finding relevant reading materials?

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Reading for College Success

Take Effective Notes

Memory and Studying

Performing Well on Exams

Information Literacy and Communication

Social Belonging

Health and Wellness

Career Readiness

Celebrating Your Success and Connecting to Your Future

Strategies for Success in College

Filters