Am I Smarter Than a College Grad?

Take this test to discover whether you could outsmart a college graduate!

Ever wonder if your brain is as sharp as the average college grad?

Maybe you graduated long ago and are wondering if you've still got it. Maybe you never went to college, but have a hunch that life has taught you what you need to know. One thing's for sure: our quiz will tell you the answer!

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Questions Overview

1. In what decade is F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby set?
  1. 1890s
  2. 1920s
  3. 1940s
  4. 1950s
2. Who wrote the Communist Manifesto?
  1. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
  2. Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky
  3. Mikhail Gorbachev and Konstantin Chernenko
  4. Fidel Castro and Che Guevara
3. Which of the following is a primary source in academic research?
  1. Memoir
  2. Encyclopedia
  3. Atlas
  4. Dictionary
4. In what year did the French Revolution start?
  1. 1789
  2. 1795
  3. 1776
  4. 1758
5. Which is the correct definition for an isthmus?
  1. A narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.
  2. An area of relatively level high ground.
  3. A group of islands.
  4. A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
6. Which of these is NOT a capital city of an African country?
  1. Algiers
  2. Cairo
  3. Addis Ababa
  4. Abu Dhabi
7. The Reconstruction era followed which period in American history?
  1. The American Revolutionary War
  2. The Spanish-American War
  3. The Vietnam War
  4. The American Civil War
8. Two angles of a triangle measure 15° and 85°. The third angle measures:
  1. 50°
  2. 80°
  3. 100°
  4. 120°
9. What is the pH of pure water?
  1. -1
  2. 0
  3. 1
  4. 2
10. Ancient Greek sculpture focused on the perfection of the natural form of what?
  1. Plants
  2. Animals
  3. Nature scenes
  4. The human body

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What do you need to learn before you're ready for college?

Have we got you thinking more about going back to school? You're in the right place! Below, we're going over the things covered in high school curriculums, plus connecting you with some guides that cover applying to colleges.

The exact requirements for high school graduation differ from state to state. However, most schools require at least a couple of classes in each “core” subject: math, science, social studies, and English (language and literature). Here’s a breakdown of each of these subjects and their typical requirements:

  • Math: 3-4 academic years, including classes like Algebra and Geometry.
  • Science: 3-4 academic years, including classes like Biology and Chemistry.
  • Social Studies: 3-4 academic years, including classes like U.S. History and Civics.
  • English Language Arts: 3-4 academic years, including classes covering literature and grammar.

Along with these core subjects, most students are required to complete a certain number of credits in physical education, health, and a foreign language (e.g., Spanish, French, German).

There are also elective requirements, which allow students to personalize their schedule and pursue their individual interests. Common high school electives include drama, choir, art, ceramics, computer science, economics, creative writing, culinary arts, and more.

Once students have satisfactorily completed all of the credits and subjects required by their state and school district, they’re eligible to graduate and receive their high school diploma!

Curious to find out what the next steps might be for you? Check out these guides below:

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