Study Tips
What is time management?
The process of planning and controlling how much time you spend on specific tasks.
How many years does it take to earn an Associates Degree?
An associate's degree typically takes two years of full-time study to complete.
What is the difference between a job vs. a career?
A job is short term vs. a career is long term and has a 2+ years of education
What is an institutional scholarship?
Free money awarded to the student directly from the college’s funds; awarded for both merit and financial need.
Where did Ms. Garcia grew up?
Rochelle, Illinois
What are some student basics for studying/learning new material?
Actively engage in class, participate in class, take good notes, use your resources (notes, office hours, tutoring, etc.)
True or False: Boston College is considered a private institution.
True.
What is a trade?
A trade is a specialized occupation that requires practical, hands-on skills, technical knowledge, and specific training rather than a traditional four-year college degree.
What does it mean if you are eligible for work study?
You qualify for a part-time job on or near campus to earn money for college costs. It is a form of federal financial aid awarded based on demonstrated financial need from your FAFSA application.
What is dual enrollment?
A program that allows high school students to take college courses and earn both high school and college credit at the same time.
What percentage of college students report procrastinating?
80-95%
What does R.A. stand for?
Resident Assistant.
What are three of the most common trades?
Electrician, Welder, Plummer, Carpenter, HVAC Technician, Mechanic, etc.
True or False: A grant is a sum of money given by the government or other organization for a particular purpose.
True.
What is a resume?
a document created and used by a person to present their background, skills, and accomplishments.
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
A time-management method where you work with intense focus for 25 minutes, then take a short 5-minute break. After completing four of these work blocks, you take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes.
What is needed to earn a Masters Degree?
Typically requires 1-2 years of study beyond bachelor’s degree.
True or False: In a registered apprenticeship program, you have to pay for your own classroom tuition out of pocket.
False. Registered apprenticeship programs are "earn-while-you-learn," meaning the union or employer covers the tuition cost, and you get paid while training.
What is financed via work-study, payment plans, or student loans, it is the actual amount a student owes each term after financial aid is subtracted.
Your final cost per semester.
What services does the Newbury Center at BU provide?
A dedicated hub that fosters the success, well-being, and academic accomplishment of first-generation college students.
Academic & Career Guidance
Financial & Community Support
Transition Programs
Why is procrastination harmful?
It negatively impacts your academics, negatively impacts your physical health, and negatively impacts your mental health.
How many types of colleges exist and can you share an example of each?
Community College (Bunker Hill Community College), Public College (Salem State University), and Private College (Harvard University).
Unlike a regular summer job, this type of professional experience is specifically designed to help you gain skills in a field you might want to work in later, and it can be either paid or unpaid.
Internship.
What makes up the "Net Price" of a college/university?
Tuition, Fees, Books, Room + Board (if applicable), Health Insurance (if not insured), and Transportation
What doe GEAR UP stand for?
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs