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
Freshman (college)
First year college student
Application
Process used to apply to attend a College or University (applytexas or commonapp)
Summer consists of what 3 months?
June, July, August
What is a Minor?
Secondary field of study, which requires fewer courses and it is optional
What is a scholarship and how can you get one?
A scholarship is an monetary award given by a college or entity to be used to pay for college. You can get one by obtaining good grades, sports, or by applying through different programs.
Community College
Two year college that offers certificates and transfer to a University
GPA
Grade point average. Average of all grades earned in High school
What spring/ summer sport is played with 9 players at a time?
Baseball
Transfer
To move from community college to a 4 year college/university
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Loans must be paid back and scholarships do not need to be paid back
What is the biggest difference between public and private universities?
How they are funded, private universities do not get government/ state funding.
Name two college entrance exams
ACT, SAT
Watermelon made up of what percentage of water?
90%
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 FAFSA?
Document online students fill out to receive financial aid for college
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
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.
July is named after this ancient Roman leader.
Julius Caeser
Name Four colleges where you can recieve a 4-year degree in East Tennessee and One College where you can recieve a 2-Year degree.
ETSU, UT, Carson Newman, Tusculum, Milligan, Vanderbuilt, MTSU
Walters State, Northeast State, Pillissippi State
What are typically 2 differences between "In State" and "Out of State" colleges or universities?
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, FAFSA
The first day of summer and the longest day of the year is called what?
Summer solstice