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100

Your main course of study in College

Major

100

The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes

Tuition

100

What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?

Associates degree

100

True or False: More boys go to college than girls?

False

100

What is the name of at least two colleges located in Fort Wayne, Indiana?

Ivy Tech, Indiana Tech, Purdue Fort Wayne, Indiana University Fort Wayne, Saint Francis

200

A secondary set of courses that often complements your major

Minor

200

Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college

FAFSA

(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

200

What type of degree can you obtain at a university?

Bachelors, masters, doctorate

200

True or False: Students’ internship experience has been shown to be the #1 factor influencing employer hiring decisions for recent grads

True

200

What college is the city of Muncie, Indiana most known for?

Ball State University

300

Difference between a full-time and part-time student

Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits

300

Money for school that does not need to be paid back

Scholarship or grant

300

Name a difference between public and private universities?

Cost, how they are funded, often the size

300

Name two college entrance exams

ACT, SAT

300

What college is the city of Bloomington, Indiana most known for?

IU Bloomington

400

Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies

Syllabus

400

What are the two types of federal student loans and the difference between those two types?

Subsidized and unsubsidized. Subsidized does not start accruing interest while you're in college, unsubsidized does.

400

Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma

Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate

400

Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?

Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses

400

What college is the city of Lafayette, Indiana most known for?

Purdue University

500

Someone who helps you plan your classes and connects you with resources on campus

Academic Adviser

500

Name the four main types of financial aid for students

Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans

500

TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral

Associates - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs
Doctorate - 8yrs

500

Name two important things you need to have ready for the admission process

College applications, entrance exam scores, FAFSA

500

Where did Ms. Miller go to college?

Ball State University

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