🎓 College Basics
A school where students can usually earn an associate degree in about two years.
community college
Money for education that you usually do not have to repay.
Scholarship or grant
A document that shows your education, experience, skills, and accomplishments to an employer.
resume
First generation definition
A first-generation graduate is a person who is the first in their immediate family—meaning their parents or legal guardians—to earn a four-year college bachelor’s degree
The document seniors must earn by completing their high school graduation requirements.
high school diploma
A degree that usually takes about four years of full-time study.
bachelors
The financial aid application completed by many students planning to attend college or career school.
FAFSA
A worker who installs and repairs wiring and electrical systems.
electrician
What does AP stand for?
Advanced Placement
Date of SAT
October 15
The subject a college student chooses as their main area of study.
Money borrowed for school that must be paid back, usually with interest
student loans
Education that prepares students for a specific career, such as welding, cosmetology, or automotive repair.
trade or vocational program
A person who writes about your strengths, character, and readiness for college or work.
recommender or reference
Deadline for CSU application
Nov 2nd
These show the classes you completed and the grades you earned in high school.
transcript
Financial aid that allows students to earn money through a part-time job while attending college.
work-study
A credential showing that you met the training or skill requirements for a particular career.
certification
What is this called? A response explaining your experiences, goals, or qualities.
personal statement or college essay
Deadline For UC
November 20th
California has two public university systems. Name both.
University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) systems
his is the total amount a student pays for classes before financial aid is applied. It does not include housing, food, books, or transportation.
tuition
What else do employers ask for besides a resume? (it's another document)
An application decision that requires a student to attend that college if accepted.
Early Decision or Early Action
How many AP classes are there at Invictus?
6