CCC CCC Educational Planning & Postsecondary Pathways

Question 1

A career counselor helping a high school senior explore postsecondary options should include which of the following pathways in addition to four-year colleges?

Accepted Answer

Community colleges, vocational/trade schools, apprenticeships, and military service

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Only four-year universities ranked in the top 50

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Graduate school programs exclusively

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Online-only degree programs

Question 2

Which federal financial aid form is required for US students seeking need-based aid for postsecondary education?

Accepted Answer

FAFSA

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CSS Profile only

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SAT/ACT score report

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IRS Form 1040

Question 3

When advising a client on choosing a college major, a CCC counselor should PRIMARILY help the client:

Accepted Answer

Align their interests, values, and skills with viable career pathways

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Choose the highest-paying major regardless of fit

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Select a major their parents recommend

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Avoid competitive fields to reduce risk of failure

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) in the context of career counseling for students with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

To document academic accommodations and transition goals including post-school employment

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To track GPA for scholarship eligibility

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To assign the student to remedial coursework

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To replace the standard curriculum with a simplified version

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes 'stackable credentials' in workforce education?

Accepted Answer

A sequence of certificates that build on each other toward higher credentials or degrees

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Multiple copies of the same diploma

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Advanced placement credits earned in high school

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Graduate certificates taken after a bachelor's degree only

Question 6

A career counselor is helping an adult client who dropped out of college decide whether to return. The MOST relevant factor to assess FIRST is:

Accepted Answer

The client's reasons for leaving and current readiness to return

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The prestige ranking of available schools

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Whether the client can afford a private university

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The number of credits the client needs to complete