Types of Colleges
a nonresidential college offering courses to people living in a particular area. Usually more affordable.
Community college
The place each college provides its own information about majors, classes, requirements, admissions and more
College Website
You are obligated to take certain classes even if they do not apply to your major. Usually, students complete these classes during their first two years and start taking courses for their intended major their junior year.
Core Curriculum
College offers it based off of your grades, athletic/artistic ability, or leadership.
Merit-based scholarship
The document that contains all of your extracurricular activities, achievements, work experience, etc.
What is a College Resumé?
An institution students attend to learn a specific skill.
Trade school
A general grade colleges require to examine your overall performance in high school
GPA
You can start taking classes For your intended major as soon as you want. No required courses except For the ones needed For your major.
Liberal Curriculum
You want to study this topic and hopefully start a profession in it
Major/Concentration
This type of university offers 4-year degrees and is located in your state
State universities (SUNY)
Name 3 Things you should keep in mind before applying to college
- Majors the college offers
- Type of Academic Curriculum and Calendar
- Financial Aid
- Distance from loved ones
- Academic Opportunities
A balanced approach to taking classes. You have to take classes for a certain subject but you decide which ones.
General Education Curriculum
Extra things your college offers and you should keep in mind aside from major and financial aid
Academic opportunities, such as study abroad, sports, and research
One of the main sites where you submit your college application to multiple colleges at the same time.
What is the Common Application?
The degree you receive when you attend a 2-year college program
An Associates Dgree
You can take classes during summer, Fall, winter, and spring. Approximately 10-12 weeks each. Students usually take around 3 classes each season. This calendar might be a little more intense but allows students to choose on which terms they would like to take courses. Colleges like Dartmouth have this system.
Quarter System
Funds that are paid directly to the student in exchange for there working on campus
Work- Study
Where do you apply for Community Colleges?
CUNY Application Portal
It has 2 Four month-long semesters, with a month-long miniterm in between. Students can take an intensive course, study abroad, do independent research, in between others. Colleges like NYU have this system
4-1-4 Calendar
A financial need-based reward is based off of…?
Family income
You must submit this document to explain why you are a good candidate for that school
College Essay
Personal Statement