School Lingo
Your main course of study in College
Major
A sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university
Tuition
What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?
Associates degree
True or False: More boys go to college than girls?
False
What region do the Ivy League schools exist?
The Northeast United States
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
What type of degree can you obtain at a university?
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
When you go to a different country to study
Study abroad
What is the nickname of the Ivy League?
The Ancient Eight
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
Scholarship or grant
Name a difference between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, often the size
Different social groups who come together to share common interests, often live together, and and hangout often
Sororities and fraternities
Other than test scores and GPAs, what do Ivy league schools look for, for admissions?
Extracurriculars, volunteer work, good moral character.
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
Syllabus
What are the differences between loans and grants?
Loans have to be paid back. Grants do not.
What are open admissions?
Unselective, non-competitive admissions process.
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses
What is the average SAT score for Ivy League Schools? (Answer can be within 20 points over or under)
1566
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connects you with resources on campus
Academic/College Adviser
Name the four main types of financial aid for students
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans
What types of profession schools are there? (After finishing BA/BS degrees)
Law, Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Social Work, Business
The person who creates a comfortable, safe, and supportive atmosphere for residents in student housing.
Resident Advisor/Assistant
What are the names of the 8 Ivy League schools?
Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Yale