Your main course of study in college (a subject you choose to focus on for a particular career)
Major
What do we call the amount the college/university is charging you for your classes?
Tuition
Type of college where you can earn a certificate or associate's degree (2-year degree)
Community college or Junior college
Name three things you can do to prepare for college now
Starting thinking about a college and career
Develop good study habits
Take dual credit classes
Form good/positive peer groups
Keep up your grades
Research colleges/careers
Become involved in school
What is the name of the building that students live in?
Dorms
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor or concentration
What is the most affordable type of college that offers bachelor's degrees?
Public University
What is the difference between a certificate program and an associate degree from Fullerton College?
You can begin working in your chosen career with a certificate and an associate usually leads to further education options (if you transfer to a four year college).
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives.
College fair
What's a school that teaches you a specific skill and gives you a certificate when you graduate?
Trade/Vocational School
What do we call the "principal" of a college or university?
Dean or President
The cost of having a place to sleep and food to eat while at college.
What is room and board?
Name two differences between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, often the size, possibly religion
What is the ACT or SAT?
A college entrance exam
The "F" in "FAFSA" means this
What is "Free"?
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
Syllabus
The difference between a scholarship and a grant
Grant- based on financial need
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your high school diploma
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate (phD)
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses
What's a degree you get after you get an associate's degree?
Bachelor's Degree
An official academic record from the student's school that shows their courses and grades (like a report card)
Transcript
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters
Associates - 2 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs (2 years after bachelor's)
What are classes you can take in High School that will earn you college credits and put you ahead for college?
AP classes
What does CSU stand for? What does UC stand for?
California State University & University of California