College Vocabulary
Career Vocabulary
College Life
Career Types
Mystery Questions
100
What is a college "application?"
This is a document or series of documents you must complete to see if you will be accepted into a college.
100

What is a technical degree?

A technical degree is a program that provides students with the knowledge and skills to pursue technical careers. Technical degrees can cover a variety of topics, including:

Engineering, Computer science, Information technology, Medical sciences, Construction work, and Electrical maintenance.

100

How many colleges & universities do you think are in the state of Iowa? 20, 60, 80, or over 100?

There are 60 colleges & universities in the state of Iowa. 

100

How many years of training does it take to be a nurse, and how much money do they typically make? 

Depends on type of nurse!

LPN (certificate program) $54,000 

RN (associates or bachelors degree, 2-4 years) $62,000

variety of other types: Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, Nurse Anesthetist, etc. 

100

What is the current minimum wage in Iowa? 

$7.25 per hour

200
What is a college "major?" Bonus points-when do you have to typically 'declare' a major?
This is the subject or related to the subjects you study in college. Bonus: Junior year!
200

If your job is to design and make buildings then you studied:

Architect - Architecture/Building trades

200
All colleges & universities in the United States are private schools. Is this true? Yes or No. Bonus: A private college is owned by whom? How does this differ from a public school?
No - There are both private & public colleges and universities in the United States. Bonus: A private college is owned by a corporation or board (business). A public college is owned by the state.
200
If you learned how to use science and technology to build machines, engines, and other structures, then you studied:
Engineering
200

At my high school, I can take college classes in my junior and senior years from this local college  

North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC)

300
What are college "dorms?"
This is a building/residence or place where students can live when they go to college.
300
If you design apps for the iPhone or Galaxy 6, then you probably studied:
Computer Programming
300

When you finish your Bachelor's Degree in college, that means you studied for how many years? 2, 4, or 6?

A Bachelor's Degree is 4 years of college.

300

How much training or education is required to be a certified welder? 

Typically 8-12 weeks of training through a community college or trade school 

300

What is the cost to attend a typical Iowa public college for one year?

$27,900 

400
What are "extracurricular activities?"
These are other activities you can do other than your classes, such as playing a sport, being part of a club, and etc.
400
If you use science to gather evidence and information that can be used in courts for criminal trials then you studied:
Forensic Science
400
While you are in college, are you allowed to change your major, or area of study? Yes or No. Bonus: How many times does the average student change a major?
Yes, you are allowed to change your major during your time in college. Bonus: 2-3 times!
400
How many years of college and study do you need to become a doctor?
To become a doctor you need to study anywhere between 11-16 years, including 4 years of college, and 4 years in medical school.
400

What is the minimum class credits do you need to graduate from high school in Iowa?

26 credits

500

What is "financial aid?" Bonus: What type of aid is a Scholarship or a Grant?

Financial aid is money you may receive from the government to help you pay for college. Bonus: Free money that doesn't typically have to be paid back!

500
If you scientifically studied the human mind and how this affects people's behaviors, then in college your major was:
Psychology
500
If you earned a Master's Degree, then how many years did you study in college?
For a Master's Degree you studied at least 5-6 years in college.
500
To become a lawyer, how many years of college study do you need?
A lawyer needs to complete 7 years of college education, including their Master's Degree.
500

If you graduate from high school in Iowa, are you allowed to go to college in another state? Yes or No? What about another country?

Yes, you can attend college in any of the 50 states or another country as long as a college in that state accepts you as a student. You may have to pay a higher out of state tuition cost.

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