Virtual Campus Vocabulary
What is the grounds and buildings of a school.
Campus
designed to meet the needs of students who are considered to be economically disadvantaged and academically underprepared.
College Programs
Your main course of study in College
Major
Who can you speak to get advice on colleges?
Your counselor
How many times does your heart beat per day?
Your heart beats over 100,000 times a day
The City University of New York
A network of public 2 and 4 year colleges located throughout New York City
CUNY
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor
An extra curricular activity you can attend in College that involves a group of students organized with a similar interest for a social, literary, athletic, political, or other common purpose
Club
How fast does a sneeze travels out your mouth?
100 m.p.h
The area in which a student chooses to specialize while in college. For example, a music industry major would require a student to take a lot of classes related to that subject. Such classes might include recording, production, music history, music theory, etc.
Major
Money you can earn for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
Something you write for your College application
College Essay
Name two college entrance exams
ACT & SAT
Are babies born without kneecaps?
Yes
Located in a town
Suburban
A job (typically on campus) that allows a student to earn money to help pay for the costs associated with college.
A form that all students must fill out to be considered for federal financial aid.
FAFSA
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website
Can a horse throw up?
No
What is the name of a college student who has not yet earned a degree?
Undergraduate
What is the average student's loan debt after graduation?
$37,000
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connects you with resources on Campus
Academic Advisor
Name three important things you need to have ready for the admission process
College applications, test scores, FAFSA documents, letters of recommendation
Where is a shrimp's heart?
In their head.