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Your main course of study?

Major

100

The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes

Tuition

100

 How long does it take to complete an Associates Degree? 

 AA: 2 years 

100

Who can you speak to get advice on colleges?

Your counselor 

100

 If the student’s cumulative GPA falls below the minimum of _____, the student will be placed on academic probation, 

 What is 2.0? 

200

 A secondary course of study (15 - 18 credits) that often complements a students major and is commonly listed on your resume. 

Minor/Concentration

200

Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college

 FAFSA

200

How long does it take to get a Bachelors degree?

What is four years.

200

An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives. 

College fair 

200

 GPA?

 What is your grade point average 

300

Difference between a full-time and part-time student?

Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits

300

Money you can earn for school that does not need to be paid back

Scholarship or grant

300

 How long does it take to complete a Master's Degree?

What is 5-6 yrs.

300

Name two college entrance exams

ACT & SAT

300

What does HBCU stand for?

What is Historically Black College and Universities

400

Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?

Syllabus

400

 Is in-state or out-of-state tuition cheaper? 

  In-state tuition 

400

A ____________is a requirement that has to be satisfied before you can enter a class

 What is a Pre-requisite? 

400

Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?

Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses

400

Hands-on training to prepare students for a specific job/skill?

Trade/ technical school

500

Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed?

Advisor

500

 Name the four main types of financial aid for students?

 Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans 

500

  What is the next degree you can earn after completing your Bachelor's degree (typically 2 years)? 

A Master's/graduate degree. 

500

Name two important things you need to have ready for the admission process?

College applications, entrance exam scores, test scores, FAFSA (optional)and transcripts

500

At most 4-year schools, you need 120 _______ to graduate

What are credits?

600

A "record" of a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, completion for each course, and GPA.

What is a transcript.

600

A program that allows students to earn money to help pay educational expenses.

 What is Workstudy.

600

Money you don't have to repay and is awarded because of skills you have athletically or academically.

What is a scholarship?

600

After High School List three options that can help you achieve your lifelong goals.

What is college/university, community college, trade school, military, apprenticeship (on the job training), military

600

Colleges require you to purchase these or rent them for most classes.

What are books.

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