Deck 1: Foundations for Student Success

Question 1

When feeling anxious,you should think about:

A)Your personal mission statement
B)Your workload for the upcoming week
C)Money
D)This course

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Financial success is best evidenced by:

A)A lack of debt
B)The car you drive
C)Exotic vacations
D)A lavish home

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Your odds of being successful in college are increased by:

A)Being good at math
B)Taking only the minimum amount of credits each semester
C)Learning to thrive on a low-level of stress
D)Having proper support and resources

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What will a SWOO analysis do?

A)Make an important strategic decision for you
B)Present you with a list of your weaknesses and shortcomings
C)Help you to comprehend your strengths,weaknesses and possible difficulties
D)Recommend the school and career path that is best for you

Question 5

What is the cornerstone of your foundation for college success?

A)Your SWOO analysis
B)Your personal mission statement
C)Your education
D)Your natural stress reaction

Question 6

Making connections with fellow students,staff,and administration is part of:

A)Focusing on results
B)Prioritizing
C)Planning
D)Committing to your education

Question 7

SWOT is an acronym for what?

A)Strengths,Willingness,Obstacles,and Threats
B)Strengths,Weaknesses,Opportunities,and Threats
C)Strengths,Willingness,Opportunities,and Threats
D)Strengths,Weaknesses,Obstacles,and Threats

Question 8

What action should you first take when you feel stress from the changes,expectations,and new responsibilities college brings?

A)Assess the recent changes in your life
B)Take a time-out
C)Prioritize your plan
D)Apply a focused effort

Question 9

When planning for monthly expenditures,it is most important to include:

A)High-speed Internet connectivity charges
B)Vacation savings
C)Retirement savings
D)Entertainment budget

Question 10

The Answer to what question is a key element in your personal foundation?

A)What are your goals?
B)Why are you here?
C)What are your career plans?
D)What is your major?

Question 11

Your school has specific expectations for you,including:

A)Creating or joining study groups
B)Attending sporting events
C)Studying for and doing well on exams
D)Joining as many clubs as possible

Question 12

What are three crucial components to college survival?

A)Planning,focusing,and applying
B)Planning,prioritizing,and focusing
C)Prioritizing,focusing and applying
D)Time Management,exercise,and writing skills

Question 13

Robyn's story of overcoming her fear of public speaking illustrates the importance of:

A)Commitment
B)Planning
C)Prioritizing
D)Balancing school and life

Question 14

When should you seek help and guidance?

A)Finals week
B)Towards the beginning of the semester
C)During midterms
D)After your first bad grade

Question 15

Why should you carefully consider your level of interest in both the subject matter and possible careers before committing to a program?

A)If you are not interested in what you are learning,you will not be able to get a job in your field
B)If you commit to the wrong program,you can never change your course of study
C)If you are not fully interested,you might not have as much fun
D)If you are not interested in what you are learning,your commitment to school will be weak

Question 16

How can you save a great deal of time and futile struggles?

A)Quit your job
B)Acknowledge the changes that are happening to you
C)Obtain assistance when you need it
D)Focus on the details directly before you

Question 17

Employing the needed academic skills to complete a task is part of:

A)Planning
B)Focusing
C)Prioritizing
D)Studying

Question 18

Being proactive means:

A)Taking initiative
B)Waiting till the last minute
C)Putting forth the minimum effort required
D)Exercising

Question 19

What is the base upon which your college success will be built?

A)Your commitment
B)The Constitution
C)Your personal foundation
D)Your strengths and weaknesses

Question 20

Graduating college exhibits to employers that you have the capacity to:

A)Fill out forms
B)Have goals
C)Create a foundation
D)Finish what you start

Question 21

New-student orientation programs can help prepare you for college life.

Question 22

The ___________ available to you resulting from enrolling in college can act as an incentive and deepen your commitment to succeed.

Question 23

Change,even the possibility of change,can produce stress.

Question 24

The way to get help is to ask for it.

Question 25

Anxiety always leads to poor decisions.

Question 26

Purchasing textbooks is a short-term change that could cause anxiety.

Question 27

A personal college mission statement should be vague and general.

Question 28

The four parts of your foundation for college success are academic readiness,balancing school and life,your college mission statement,and _______ and focus.

Question 29

A higher salary means you are more financially successful.

Question 30

A strong foundation is critical to all successful enterprises.

Question 31

Planning involves goal setting,time management,financial planning,and listening skills.

Question 32

If you must rely on public transportation,you won't do well in school.