College 101
The type/name of the degree earned at the completion of a 4-year college
Bachelor's Degree
A numerical representation of a student's academic performance
Grade point average
Unpaid or paid work in a field to gain experience
Internship
Doing something even when you feel scared or uncertain.
Courage (bravery)
The mascot for Towson University.
Tiger
The name of the degree earned after the completion of community college
Associate's Degree (AA)
Clubs and sports that are available at school that show a student is involved and well-rounded
Extracurricular Activities
The name for these types of roles make a direct impact on communities, keeping people safe and supported.
Public Service Workers (like Police officers, firefighters, teachers, social workers, government officials.)
A natural reaction when facing the unknown or stepping out of your comfort zone.
Fear
Mascot: Seagull
Type of College: 4-year, in-state college
Salisbury University
The Community College Admission Criteria (name at least one)
For admission, you must meet at least ONE of the criteria:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be a high school graduate (or equivalent of a high school diploma)
A type of financial aid students can apply for commonly referred to as “free money”
Scholarships
College majors in literature, history, philosophy, sociology, psychology, communications, and foreign languages earn this type of degree.
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
To overcome personal fear by telling yourself that you are capable of overcoming it.
Positive Self Talk
The TWO main colors that represent Morgan State University
Blue and Orange
HBCU stands for
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Type of scholarship that is earned- it requires a minimum GPA, making academic performance crucial for funding college education
Merit-Based Scholarships
College majors in computers, information technology, biology, math, data, nursing, and engineering earn this type of degree.
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Reaching out to professors, administration, or staff. Can be seen as a weakness but is actually a strength.
Asking for Help/Support
The mascot NAME at the University of Maryland, College Park
Testudo
The choice to take the SAT and/or PSAT
Test optional
FAFSA stands for
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Many specialized careers require a higher degree after completing a 4-year college. This type of degree is called
A Master's Degree
The title of the person you can go to at a college for class and career assistance
Advisor
The oldest college in Maryland
St. John's in Annapolis - 1896
(third oldest in the whole country!)