💰 Paying for College
What is money awarded to a student for college that usually does not have to be paid back?
A scholarship
About how many years does a bachelor's degree traditionally take for a full-time student?
4 years
What document lists your education, skills, and work experience when applying for a job?
Resume
What does AVID stand for?
Advancement Via Individual Determination
True or False: Students can begin looking for scholarships before their senior year.
True
What does FAFSA help students apply for?
Financial aid
What is a student's main area of study in college called?
Major
What is a formal conversation between an employer and a job applicant called?
Interview
What AVID strategy helps students organize important information while learning?
Focused note-taking/note-taking
Which usually costs less in tuition: attending a community college or a four-year university?
Community college
Name one type of financial aid that generally does not have to be repaid.
Grants or scholarships
What degree traditionally takes about two years of full-time study?
Associate degree
True or False: Every high-paying career requires a four-year college degree.
False
What organizational tool can students use to keep track of assignments and deadlines?
Planner, agenda, or calendar
True or False: Scholarships are only awarded for having perfect grades.
False
What is the money a college charges for classes and instruction called?
Tuition
What document shows a student's courses, grades, and credits?
Transcript
What is it called when someone learns a skilled career by working and training under an experienced professional?
Apprenticeship
What does the O in AVID's WICOR framework stand for?
Organization
What is the general term for a school that prepares students for hands-on careers such as welding, HVAC, or automotive technology?
Trade school / technical school
Name three expenses a college student might have besides tuition.
Examples: housing, textbooks, food/meal plan, transportation, supplies, technology, personal expenses
What is the difference between a college major and a minor?
A major is the primary field of study; a minor is a secondary area of study requiring fewer courses.
Name three skills employers value in employees.
Examples include communication, teamwork, problem-solving, reliability, leadership, adaptability, and time management.
Name all five parts of WICOR.
Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading
Name four different pathways a student could pursue after high school.
Examples: university, community college, trade/technical school, apprenticeship, military service, or entering the workforce.