College Basics
This is the general name for education after high school at a community college or university.
What is College?
A trade or technical school prepares students for specific jobs. Name one job someone could train for there.
What is an electrician, welder, automotive technician, or another appropriate skilled career?
You complete and submit this form to ask a college to consider admitting you.
What is a college application?
This is the money a college charges for instruction and classes.
What is tuition?
This school staff member can help you choose high school classes and explore college options.
Who is a school counselor?
This is the name for the buildings and grounds of a college.
What is a campus?
This type of college commonly offers two-year degrees and programs that can help students transfer to a university.
What is a community college?
This is the final date when an application must be submitted.
What is a deadline?
This award helps pay for education and generally does not need to be repaid. It may recognize academics, service, talents, or other qualifications.
What is a scholarship?
Clubs, sports, volunteering, and other activities outside regular classes are called these.
What are extracurricular activities?
This person teaches courses at a college or university.
Who is a professor?
This degree usually takes about four years of full-time college study to complete.
What is a bachelor’s degree?
This official school record lists the courses you have taken and the grades you earned. Sometimes includes test scores
What is a transcript?
This borrowed money helps pay for college and must be repaid, usually with interest.
What is a student loan?
Visiting a campus and having someone show you around is called this.
What is a campus tour?
This is the main subject a college student chooses to study, such as biology or history.
What is a major?
This degree usually takes about two years of full-time college study to complete.
What is an associate degree?
A teacher or counselor might write this letter explaining your strengths and why you would be a good addition to a college.
What is a letter of recommendation?
Tuition is only one college expense. Name two other costs a student might need to plan for.
What are housing, food, books, supplies, transportation, or fees? (Accept any two.)
Keeping track of assignments, asking for help, and studying regularly build habits that support success in high school and college.
What are study habits or academic habits?
A student earns this academic qualification after completing a college program’s requirements.
What is a degree?
A student starts at one college and then moves to another to continue their education. This process is called this.
What is transferring?
Some applications ask you to write this short piece about your experiences, interests, or goals.
What is a personal essay or personal statement?
This type of financial aid generally does not need to be repaid and is often based on financial need.
What is a grant?
A college might be great for one student and wrong for another. Name three things to compare when deciding whether a college fits you.
What are the programs or majors, cost, location, size, student support, campus life, or career opportunities? (Need at least 3)