College 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
What are the types of undergraduate degrees you can earn?
Associates degree, Bachelor's degree
Website you use for all things college and career related.
Naviance, College Board
Name at least 3 Ivy League Schools
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
loan, scholarship,FAFSA. BONUS: What does FAFSA stand for?
Give an example of a college major.
Biology, Business, Engineering, History, Science
Finish this limerick:
Your application is done with precision
Your essay a narrative vision
If admitted, you're finding, their enrollment is binding
I'm talking about Early_________
Decision
What percentage of college students are first-generation students?
50%
The number of credits needed to be a full-time college student
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits
Finish this limerick:
The FAFSA's a form for the masses
Designed to help pay for your classes
In order to file, you'll need to compile
This year's Federal______________
Taxes!
Name two differences between public and private universities?
Sticker Cost, how they are funded, often the size, mission.
Name two college entrance exams
ACT, SAT
The top admissions factor at every college is a student’s high school _____.
GPA
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
Syllabus
A doctoral research degree and normally the highest level of academic qualification you can achieve
PhD
The year in college you typically declare your major.
What is sophomore year?
The documents you need in order to apply for a job or internship?
Resume, cover letter, letters of recommendation.
Individuals with a ______________ degree earn an average of 60% more than people with only a high school diploma, which adds up to more than $800,000 over a lifetime
bachelor's
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed
Adviser (counselor)
Name a type of financial aid for students
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans, FAFSA
What are the 5 branches of the military?
Navy
MarinesCoast Guard
Air Force
Important documents you need to have ready for the college admission process
College applications, essay, letters of recommendations, resume.
What is the average student's loan debt after graduation?
$23,000