College Lingo
What is a Major?
Your main course of study (career path)
What is Tuition?
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Who are Freshman (college)
First year college student
What is an Application
Process used to apply to attend a College or University (CommonApp)
What is a professor?
College Teacher
What is a Minor?
Secondary field of study, which requires fewer courses and it is optional
What is FAFSA?
Document online students fill out to receive financial aid for college
What 3 types of degrees can you obtain at a '4 year university?'
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
What is a 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.
What is a Community College
Two year college that offers certificates and transfer to a University
What is Admission
Being approved/pending acceptance into a college
What are Scholarships or grants?
Money for school that does not need to be paid back
Name two differences between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, often the size
Name two college entrance exams
ACT, SAT
What does it mean to Transfer colleges
To move from community college to a 4 year college/university
What does it mean if you Graduate
completion of all required classes at the college level.
What is a "In-State?"
School in the state in which you reside (Cost will be different)
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
What does GPA stand for and what is it?
Grade point average. Average of all grades earned in High school
What is the difference between a scholarship and a loan?
Scholarship is money given or earned
Loan is money you have to pay back
What is 'Room & Board'
Living on campus. Dorm room plus food plan
What is "Out of State?"
School outside the state in which you reside (cost will be different)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
Associates - 2 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs (4+2)
Doctorate - 8yrs (4+4)
Name three important things you need to have ready for the admission process
College applications, entrance exam scores, FAFSA
What college did Ms. Langdon graduate from?
East Carolina University (ECU)