College Lingo
Your main course of study
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
Public 4-year institutions that are located across the state of California
University of California Schools (UC)
You have to decide on a major before you can enroll in college. True or False?
False. Colleges and universities don’t require students to declare a major prior to arriving on campus.
What is the college application platform that helps you send applications to private schools and multiple schools at once
Common App
What does E.D. and E.A stand for. EXTRA POINTS - What are the difference
Early Decision - Binding with multiplier and needs to rescind all other applications
Early Action - Not binding with a small boost
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
What type of degree can you obtain at a university?
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
Most schools base admission only on SAT or ACT scores. Fact or Fiction?
Fiction. Most schools base their decisions on many things, including grades, test scores, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and more.
What is the difference between grants and scholarship vs loans
Grants and scholarships are money given to you for school and do not need to pay back while loans you are borrowing money and need to pay back eventually
Given to students that demonstrate financial need to help pay for their college application
Fee Waiver
Money for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
Name 3 options to continuing your education after high school
1. University
2. Liberal Arts Schools
3. Specialized / Trade School
4. Community College
It’s a good idea to apply to more than one college. True or False?
True. Most admissions professionals recommend students apply to three or more schools. That way, the student has a better chance of being accepted to at least one of their preferred schools
Name two pros to applying through the common app
1. Opportunities outside of UC and CSU,
2. Applying to multiple schools at once
3. Easy data organization
Personal Insight Questions (PIQ)
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, unsibsidized does.
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
Most Students Graduate in Four Years. Fact or Fiction?
Fiction. The official four-year graduation rate for students attending public colleges and universities is 33.3%. The six-year rate is 57.6%. At private colleges and universities, the four-year graduation rate is 52.8%, and 65.4% earn a degree in six years.
What does FAFSA stand for
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed
Adviser
Name the 3 main types of financial aid for students
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans
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
If you don’t apply before January of your senior year in high school, you probably won’t be accepted anywhere. Fact or Fiction?
Fiction. Many schools will accept applications through March before the next fall semester, and some will admit students up to the beginning of a semester or term.
What dates are the FAFSA applications open?
Oct 1 - June 20