Lingo
The area of focus you study and graduate with a degree in
Major
The word for the amount of money a college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
The types of undergraduate degrees you can earn
Associates degree, Bachelor's degree
A website you can use for college and career search
Career Cruising, College Board, Google, LinkedIn, Indeed, Glass Door
The college attended by Miss Porcari
SUNY New Paltz
A secondary set of courses that often compliments your major
Minor
Something students fill out in order to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
Different ways to obtain a career in a trade
BOCES, Apprenticeships, Trade School, Trade Union
If accepted to the college you applied to this way, your enrollment is binding.
Early Decision
The major that Mrs. Simek first declared at Binghamton University
Math
The minimum number of credits needed to be a full-time college student
12+ credits
Getting paid a set amount regardless of the number of hours you work each week
Salary
Two differences between public and private universities
Cost, Funding, Size, Types of Financial Aid
A college entrance exam
SAT and ACT
Business was this person's first career out of college
Mrs. Kane
Supervised, paid work experience
Apprenticeship
One reason money is taken out of your paycheck before your take-home amount
Taxes, health insurance, retirement contribution
Job with little to no experience required
Entry Level
One of the documents you need in order to apply for a job or internship
Resume, cover letter, letters of recommendation, transcript
This person started at one college and finished at another
Mrs. Ciaravino
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed
Advisor (counselor)
One type of financial aid for students
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans
The five branches of the military
Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force
One item of information you need to have ready for the college application process
GPA, class rank, current courses, letters of recommendation, resume
All the counselors in the office have this degree
Masters