College Lingo
Your main course of study?
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
How long does it take to complete an Associates Degree?
AA: 2 years
Who can you speak to get advice on college courses or alterntives to college?
Your academic advisor/school counselor.
Document used to present your background, experiences, skills and accomplishments
Resume
A secondary course of study (15 - 18 credits) that often complements a students major and is commonly listed on your resume.
Minor/Concentration
Money you don't have to repay and is awarded because of skills you have athletically or academically.
What is a scholarship?
How long does it take to get a Bachelors degree?
What is four years.
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to career representatives.
Career fair
The name and cost of a dorm and meal plan
What is room and board- 10-14 K / yearly
What is does G.P.A stand for?
Grade point average
A fixed regular payment on a monthly basis but often to pay back money used to pay for college
Student Loan
How long does it take to complete a Master's Degree after your Bachelor's Degree?
What is 2-3 years?
When you apply for a job, you may be required to submit which documents/materials?
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
Transcript
Application
Minimum wage or $8-10/ hour
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus
A federal program that allows students to take out loans to pay for college
What is FAFSA
A ____________is a requirement that has to be satisfied before you can enter a class
What is a Pre-requisite?
A program where a person learns a trade, craft or profession by working under the guidance of experienced workers while being paid
What is an Apprenticeship?
A letter written on behalf of an applicant by someone who can vouch for a person's educational or professional performance.
Letter of Recommendation
A "record" of a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, completion for each course, and GPA.
What is a transcript.
A professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a student's field of study or career interest.
Internship
What are soft skills? and Name 3
Career ready skills like Reliability, Work Ethic, Punctuality, Teamwork, Problem Solving skilss, Leadersjip, Creativity, Communication, TEchnology skills
Name 4 ways to be trained for a career without having to pay for it.
College Scholarship
Apprenticeship
Military training
County Career Center
Name a Community College near us
Wayne Akron
Kent Stark