College Basics
This type of school offers 2-year associate degrees and is usually less expensive than a university.
What is a community college?
Money you do not have to repay, often based on financial need.
What is a grant?
The building where students live on campus.
What is a dormitory (or residence hall)?
The subject a student chooses to focus on during college.
What is a major?
A personal statement that explains who you are and why you want to attend a college.
What is a college essay?
A 4-year degree awarded by colleges and universities.
What is a bachelor's degree?
This is money you borrow and must pay back with interest.
What is a student loan?
Organized student groups that may be academic, cultural, or recreational.
What are student clubs or organizations?
This major often leads to careers in hospitals and clinics.
What is nursing or pre-med?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:These professionals often write recommendation letters for students.
Who are teachers or counselors?
This test is often required for college admissions and includes math, reading, and writing sections.
What is the SAT or ACT?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Free money awarded for academic or other achievements.
What is a scholarship?
This building often contains a gym, pool, and group fitness classes.
What is the recreation center?
This field of study includes coding, programming, and data analysis.
What is computer science?
This platform allows students to apply to multiple colleges with one application.
What is the Common App?
This type of school only admits students of one gender or with a specific religious affiliation.
What is a private/single-gender/religious college?
The federal form students complete to apply for financial aid.
What is the FAFSA?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:The place where students go for meals with a meal plan.
What is the dining hall or cafeteria?
A student studying laws and legal systems might major in this.
What is pre-law or political science?
The date by which you must submit your application.
What is the application deadline?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:The part of a university where your major is housed (like the College of Engineering).
What is an academic college or school within a university?
A program that allows students to earn money while attending school.
What is work-study?
This office helps students with career planning, resumes, and job searches.
What is the career center?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:This major focuses on designing and building structures.
What is engineering or architecture?
Some students apply early to a college and agree to attend if accepted.
What is early decision/application?