Test Your Higher Education Knowledge (1)

Test Your Higher Education Knowledge (1)

Think you know all about higher education? Take this quiz and find out!

published on April 25
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What is the most common type of degree earned in higher education?

What is the most common type of degree earned in higher education?
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree
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When is the FAFSA typically due for students looking to receive financial aid for college?

When is the FAFSA typically due for students looking to receive financial aid for college?
January 1st
March 1st
July 1st
September 1st
3/12

What is the name of the standardized test commonly required for college admissions in the United States?

What is the name of the standardized test commonly required for college admissions in the United States?
ACT
GRE
SAT
GMAT
4/12

Which country is home to the oldest university in the world?

Which country is home to the oldest university in the world?
United States
Italy
United Kingdom
Spain
5/12

What does the abbreviation GPA stand for in higher education?

What does the abbreviation GPA stand for in higher education?
Grade Point Average
Global Preparatory Assessment
Graduate Program Analysis
General Participation Agreement
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Which Ivy League university is located in New York City?

Harvard University
Yale University
Columbia University
Princeton University
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What is the term used for a professor who has earned tenure at a university?

What is the term used for a professor who has earned tenure at a university?
Chief Executive Officer
Department Head
Distinguished Professor
Professor Emeritus
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Which of the following is NOT a common field of study in higher education?

Which of the following is NOT a common field of study in higher education?
Engineering
Astrology
Psychology
History
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What term is used for the process of selecting students for admission to a university or college?

What term is used for the process of selecting students for admission to a university or college?
Registration
Matriculation
Enrollment
Admissions
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Which of the following is NOT a common type of postgraduate degree?

Which of the following is NOT a common type of postgraduate degree?
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Arts (MA)
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
11/12

In the United States, what is the name of the federal student loan program for undergraduate and graduate students?

In the United States, what is the name of the federal student loan program for undergraduate and graduate students?
FAFSA
Direct Loans
PLUS Loans
Perkins Loans
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Which of the following is a traditional four-year residential college in the United States?

Which of the following is a traditional four-year residential college in the United States?
Community College
Liberal Arts College
Trade School
Online University