College Lingo
Your main course of study?
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
How long does it take to complete an Associates Degree?
AA: 2 years
Who can you speak to get advice on college courses?
Your academic advisor/school counselor.
Document used to present your background, experiences, skills and accomplishments
Resume
A secondary course of study (15 - 18 credits) that often complements a students major and is commonly listed on your resume.
Minor/Concentration
Money you don't have to repay and is awarded because of skills you have athletically or academically.
What is a scholarship?
How long does it take to get a Bachelors degree?
What is four years.
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to career representatives.
Career fair
A strategy for reaching professional and academic objectives is_______________.
a: resume
b: career plan
c: transcript
d: learning plan
Career Plan
What is does G.P.A stand for?
Grade point average
A fixed regular payment on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed a an annual sum....
Salary
How long does it take to complete a Master's Degree after your Bachelor's Degree?
What is 2-3 years?
When you apply for a job, you may be required to submit this document which outlines your experience and/or accomplishments.
Resume
Which should be a component of a career profile’s/ resume information?
a: Education
b: Values
c: Ethics
d: Standards
Education
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus
A program that allows students to earn money to help pay educational expenses.
What is Workstudy.
A ____________is a requirement that has to be satisfied before you can enter a class
What is a Pre-requisite?
Which doesn’t play a big part in determining career goals?
a: values
b: interests
c: friends
d: aptitude
Friends
A letter written on behalf of an applicant by someone who can vouch for a person's educational or professional performance.
Letter of Recommendation
A "record" of a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, completion for each course, and GPA.
What is a transcript.
A professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a student's field of study or career interest.
Internship
What is the next degree you can earn after completing your Bachelor's degree (typically 2 years)?
A Master's/graduate degree.
Name two important things you need to have ready for the college admission process.
College applications, entrance exam scores, transcripts, FAFSA, Letter of Recommendation
The social media platform you can use to find a job or internship, connect and strengthen professional relationships and learn skills.