College Lingo
Your main course of study
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
Type of secondary school that teaches you a specific skill or trade; you can earn a Certificate or Associate's Degree here
What is a vocational/trade school?
Name three things you can do to prepare for college now
Starting thinking about a college and career
Develop good study and time management habits
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
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
Choosing a career/major because it makes a lot of money is the right choice, yes or no? Why?
NO! Money doesn't buy happiness! Identify your talents and choose something you enjoy and are good at! It will never feel like work!
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives.
College fair
At most 4-year schools, you need at least 120 _______ to graduate
Credits
*Each college course is typically 3-4 credits
A general application used by seniors and accepted by nearly 700 colleges
Common Application
A term on your Financial aid describes how much your family is expected to help fund your college education.
EFC (Estimated Family Contribution)
Name two differences between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, often the size
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
What is the difference between a full-time and part-time student?
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits
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
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses, the Student Success Center
Do you need to know what major you want to go into?
No
Bonus Question: How many times can you change your major/minor in college?
An official academic record from the student's school that shows their courses and grades
Transcript
A program that allows students to earn money while working in campus to help pay educational expenses.
Work study.
*Bonus question: how do you qualify for work study?
TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
Associates - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs
Doctorate - 8yrs
Name three important things you need to have ready for the admission process
College applications, entrance exam scores, application fee, transcript, FAFSA/HESAA
What degree(s) does Mrs. Au have?
Bachelor's in Psychology; Master's in Counseling Psychology