College Lingo
Your main course of study
What is your major?
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?
Associates degree
Name at least 5 UC's
UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UC Merced, UC San Diego, Riverside
Where did Mrs. Campos attend college?
Cal
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
What is a Minor?
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA. BONUS: What does FAFSA stand for?
What type of degree can you obtain at a university?
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
The name of the College app Platform used by many private schools
First Rising Scholar to get drafted by the NFL?
Aaron Banks
Difference between a full-time and part-time student
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits
Money for school that does not need to be paid back
What is Scholarships or grants?
Name two differences between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, often the size
Name two college entrance exams
ACT, SAT
Help a Brother go to College
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
What is a Syllabus?
What are two types of federal student loans and the difference between those two types.
Subsidized and unsubsidized student loans Subsidized does not start accruing interest while you're in college, unsubsidized does.
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses
Housing for freshman
dorms
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed
What is an Advisor?
Name the four main types of financial aid for students
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans
TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
Associates - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs
Doctorate - 8yrs
Name three important things you need to have ready for the admission process
College applications, entrance exam scores, FAFSA, high school transcripts, AP scores
You will need to give this to your Counselor and Teachers when requesting letters of rec
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