Colleges
What is name given to any post-high school institution?
College
What is the term for a college or university that does not receive any funds from the state government?
Private college
What is the term for the amount it costs to take classes at a college?
Tuition
What is a major advantage to earning college credit in High School?
It's free
What is the term for schools that receive money from the state government that helps keep tuition costs lower for students?
Public colleges and universities
What are institutions that offer 1-2 year programs that result in a certificate or a 2-year degree?
Community Colleges and Technical Colleges
What is the term for someone you trust to support you and give you advice?
Mentor
What is the term for the amount it costs to live on a college campus?
Room and Board
What should all students and their families be doing to prepare to pay for college?
Save money
How many hours does a full-time job require each week?
40
What is the term for a 4-year degree earned at a college or university?
Bachelor's Degree
What is the term for the average of a student's grades?
Grade Point Average (GPA)
What is the term for money that is given to a student to help pay for college that doesn't have to be repaid?
Scholarship
What is the name of a program that allows students to earn college credit for classes that they take at their high school?
Advance Placement (AP)
What are things that may help a person qualify to receive a scholarship for college?
Financial need, grades, sports
What is the term for a 2-year degree earned at a Community College?
Associate Degree
What is the term for the area of study a person focuses on in college?
Major
What is the term for money that a student gets from a bank or government to help pay for college that has to be repaid when the student finishes college?
Student Loan
What is it called when you get on the job training?
Internship
What can determine if you get accepted to a college?
Grades, geographic location, SAT, ACT, extra curricular activities, class rank, other test scores, how many open spots they have.
What are the 2 Virginia state colleges?
UVA, VA TECH
What is the type of college that focuses on hands-on skills and knowledge that prepares students for a specific job?
Technical College
What is the amount of money a person makes per year at his/her job?
Salary
What is the term called when you meet new people in a professional setting?
Networking
What is a degree that requires additional education after earning a bachelor's degree?
Master's Degree or Doctorate