Getting into College
A record of all the classes you had taken when you took them and the grades you received for them.
What is a TRANSCRIPT
What is it called to sign up for college classes?
What does GPA stand for?
What is GRADE POINT AVERAGE
What is the degree called that requires about four years of college and is usually earned from a University?
What is a BACHLEORS DEGREE
The term for someone who is the first person in their family to go to college
What is FIRST GENERATION STUDENT
What do you call a document written on your behalf that highlights your academic achievements and personal skills?
What is a LETTER OF RECCOMMENDATION.
The money you pay to attend college and take classes.
What is TUITION.
What is DORM ROOMS
What is the graduate degree that usually follows the bachelor’s degree?
What is MASTERS DEGREE
When is the Hope Scholarship due?
What is the tests you need to take that can determine if you're admitted into a college?
What is the SAT/ACT
The person who helps you figure out what classes to take and way for your degree.
What is College Advisor
Money earned by the student to help pay for college by working a part-time job on campus.
What is WORK STUDY
What is the college program you take to earn your degree and start your career?
What is a MAJOR
Usually how many credits are in 1 class?
What is up to 3 Credit Points
By participating in these you can showcase your passions and abilities outside of the classroom. What are they?
What is EXTRACIRRICULAR ACTIVITES / CLUBS
Colleges usually divide the school year into these.
What is SEMESTERS/QUARTERS
The type of financial aid that you can get for having good grades or a specific skill or talent?
What is SCHOLARSHIP
Which degree(s) is/are usually earned at a community college? Name BOTH
What is an Associate of Arts or Associates of Science.
How many hours do you need for the Hope Scholarship?
What is 40 HOURS
Name 4 things that you should consider when you are trying to decide if you want to go to a certain college.
What is
DISTANCE FROM HOME, MAJORS OFFERED, COST OF TUITION, SIZE OF CLASSES. AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
What is the government form that must be completed to be eligible for grants, loans, and scholarships?
What is FASFA.
Two major tests that mark the halfway point of a class and the end.
What is the graduate degree that generally follows the master’s degree?
What is a DOCTORATE DEGREE
Name two community colleges and five big Florida universities.
What is SEMINOLE STATE COLLAGE & VALENCIA.
What is UCF, USF, FIU, UF, FSU, FAMU, FAU, UM etc