College Lingo
Your main course of study
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?
Associates degree
Where can I speak to a college admissions representative?
Right here at your high school!
What is the most common car driven by college students in the US?
Toyota
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor or concentration
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
What type of degree can you obtain at a university?
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives.
College fair
What percentage of college students are first-generation students?
50%
Difference between a full-time and part-time student
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits per semester
Money you can earn for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
Name two differences between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, often the size
Name two college entrance exams
ACT & SAT
Name all the schools under the University of Missouri umbrella?
University of Missouri at St. Louis
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri at Kansas City
Missouri S & T University (University of Missouri at Rolla)
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
Syllabus
What are the two types of federal student loans and the difference between those two types?
Subsidized and unsubsidized. Subsidized does not start accruing interest while you're in college, unsibsidized does.
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
What colleges did Ms. Jenkins attend?
Southeast Missouri State University
University of Missouri at St. Louis
Fontbonne University
Lindenwood University
Grand Canyon University
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed
Advisor
What is the average student's loan debt after graduation?
$23,000
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, test scores, FAFSA (optional)
How many colleges are in The United States?
approximately 5300