College Knowledge
Colleges use this number, usually between 0.0 and 4.0, to measure your academic performance.
What is your GPA?
These are non-technical skills like communication, teamwork, and time management.
What are soft skills?
You show up to your interview on time but forget the name of the person interviewing you.
What is unprofessional?
This is the type of degree you usually earn after 4 years of college.
What is a bachelor's degree?
This tool helps you track how you're doing in each class — and avoid surprises at report card time.
What is Skyward?
This type of institution usually offers 2-year associate degrees.
This type of college usually offers 2-year associate degrees.
This term describes building relationships that help your career.
What is networking?
You’re writing a professional email. You start it with this kind of greeting.
What is “Hello,” “Good morning,” or “Dear [Name]”?
This one-page document highlights your skills, experiences, and activities.
What is a resume?
This type of course gives you both high school and college credit at the same time.
What is dual credit or dual enrollment?
This government form helps students apply for financial aid.
What is the FAFSA?
This type of job doesn’t require a 4-year college degree and often involves hands-on skills.
What is a trade?
You’re running late to a virtual meeting — this is the first thing you should do.
What is message or email to let someone know?
This type of scholarship is awarded based on your achievements, not your financial need.
What is a merit-based scholarship?
Getting involved in these (like clubs or sports) can help you build leadership and stand out.
What are extracurricular activities?
In addition to grades, colleges often look at this type of involvement outside the classroom.
What are extracurricular activities?
This is a short-term job or volunteer role that helps you try out a career field.
What is an internship or volunteer experience?
You walk into a room where adults are speaking. This is the respectful way to enter.
What is wait your turn, say “excuse me,” or quietly wait to be acknowledged?
This common college cost includes housing, meals, and living expenses.
What is room and board?
This type of class is more challenging and weighted higher than a regular course.
What is an Honors, AP, or Dual Credit class?
This early application option lets you apply to colleges before the regular deadline.
What is Early Action or Early Decision?
This term describes a person who helps guide you, give advice, and support your goals.
What is a mentor?
You’re meeting someone new at a professional event. This is the first thing you should do.
What is introduce yourself and offer a handshake or polite greeting?
This standardized test is sometimes optional for college applications but still accepted.
What is the SAT or ACT?
Making a habit of checking deadlines, managing assignments, and balancing activities shows this important skill.
What is time management?