College Lingo
Your main course of study (career path)
What is a Major?
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
What is Tuition?
First year college student
Freshman (college)
Grade point average. Average of all grades earned in High school
GPA
What college did Ms. Staggers graduate from?
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Pennsylvania
Secondary field of study, which requires fewer courses and it is optional
What is a Minor?
Document online students fill out to receive financial aid for college
What is FAFSA?
What type of degree can you obtain at a university?
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
Name two college entrance exams
ACT, SAT
Shaquille O'Neal received his Bachelor's Degree from this SEC institution. (University and Mascot)
LSU, tigers
Being approved/pending acceptance into a college
Admission
Money for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
What is a Syllabus?
Transcript
A record of all your classes (AP, dual credit, & regular), grades, and your GPA/ranking. Transcripts must be ordered online! These are sent to colleges, military, scholarships, etc.
Howard University
completion of all required classes at the college level.
Graduate
School in the state in which you reside (Cost could be different)
What is a "In-State?"
College Teacher
What is a professor?
A space provided for all applicants to provide additional information that would be helpful for the admission review committee.
Personal statement, essay
This Icy Girl completed her college studies in sunny California.
Saweetie
Living on campus. Dorm room plus food plan
Room & Board
School outside the state in which you reside (cost will be different)
What is "Out of State?"
the school, college, or university that one once attended.
alma mater
A document provided by a core teacher highlighting a student's classroom participation, dedication to a particular field, and leadership capabilities.
teacher recommendation
This awesome Ursuline Faculty member attended the home of the Kansas Jayhawks. (Faculty name and University)
Mr. Courtade, University of Kansas