College Lingo
What is the main subject a student studies in college called?
Major
What form do students complete to apply for financial aid?
FAFSA or WASFA
What is the name of the degree you earn from a community college?
Associate's Degree
Name one college entrance exam that you take either your Junior or Senior year.
SAT or ACT
What is the mascot of the University of Washington?
Husky
First Generation Student
What does the acronym FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
How many years does it take to earn a Bachelor's Degree?
4 years
What document do students usually submit to explain their experiences, goals, or story in a college application?
Personal Statement or College Essay
What neighborhood is El Centro de la Raza located?
Beacon Hill
What is the term for the document that includes a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, completion for each course, and GPA?
Name two types of Free Money.
Grants & Scholarships
Name ONE private college/university in Washington State.
Seattle University, Gonzaga University, Whitman College, Seattle Pacific University, Pacific Lutheran University, etc.
Name two ways you can earn college credits during high school.
Running Start/Dual Enrollment
Advanced Placement (AP) classes
True or False: Students can transfer from a community college to a university.
True
What is the name of the document that shows a student's financial aid offer?
What type of aid is considered Earned Money?
Work-study
Name 3 Ivy League schools.
Harvard, Yale, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth, & Cornell
What do colleges use to measure a student’s academic performance on a 4.0 scale?
Grade Point Average (GPA)
What is
(6x4)÷3-6+2
4!
What is the process where colleges double check financial aid information/documents called?
Verification
True or False: The interest on unsubsidized loans is paid by the government while you are in school.
False; unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest immediately after accepting them.
What is the name of the first university established in the United States?
Harvard University
What is the name of the website many students use to submit applications to multiple colleges at once?
Common App
Which movie was filmed in a High School in Tacoma?
10 Things I Hate About You