True or False
College Lingo
Facts
This or That
Athletics in College
100

It is a good idea to visit colleges before you have been admitted.

True. Visits can help you decide if it is the right college for you.

100

Your main course of study?

Major

100

How long does it take to get a Bachelor's degree?

4 Years

100

Should you start looking for colleges to attend during or after high school?

During high school

100

What do college athletes need to maintain to be able to play their sport?

Grades/GPA

200

If I haven't heard of a college or university, it can't be very good.

FALSE. Not all colleges receive the same recognition. Don't let name recognition determine a good or bad college.

200

A secondary course of study that does not take as long as a major.

Minor

200

What is the money you don't have to repay and is awarded because of skills you have athletically or academically?

Scholarship

200

Does a Master's degree or an Associate's degree come after a Bachelor's degree?


Master's Degree

200

To be recruited by a college coach, what should you send them?

Highlight reels, Stats, etc.

300

All you do is study...

False! You can decide what to do with your free time. Colleges and universities have different opportunities where you can join sports and clubs, do community service, work or hang out with friends!

300

The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes.

Tuition

300

What is the hands-on training to prepare students for a specific job/skill called?

Trade/ Technical School

300

Is in-state or out-of-state tuition cheaper?

In-state tuition

300

What is a way to connect with college coaches?

Email, Recruiting Website, Twitter, etc.

400

Not knowing what you want to study lowers your chances of getting into college.

FALSE! Many people go into college undecided, try out a few classes, and then decide what they will study.

400

Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?

Syllabus

400

At most 4-year schools, you need 120 _______ to graduate.

Credits

400

Is a private college or a public college more expensive?

Private college

400

What organization oversees most college sports in the USA?

NCAA

500

A lot of out-of-class activities will compensate for poor grades.

False. Colleges consider out-of-class activities such as athletics, student government, and music when they review an application. But colleges look at your academic performance first. There needs to be a balance between both.

500

Someone who helps you plan your classes and connects you with resources on campus as needed?

Advisor

500

Colleges require you to purchase these or rent them for most classes.

Textbooks

500

Does an Internship or an Orientation help you explore a career while still in college?

Internship

500

What is the most important thing for a student athlete to a coach?

Coachability and good attitude

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