College Lingo
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College Prep
Mystery Questions
100

Your main course of study in college (a subject you choose to focus on for a particular career)

Major

100

What do we call the amount the college/university is charging you for your classes?

Tuition

100

Type of college where you can earn a certificate or associate's degree (2-year degree)

Community college or Junior college

100

Name three things you can do to prepare for college now

Starting thinking about a college and career

Develop good study habits

Take dual credit classes 

Form good/positive peer groups

Keep up your grades

Research colleges/careers

Become involved in school

100

 What is the name of the building that students live in?

Dorms

200

A secondary set of courses that often complements your major

Minor or concentration

200

What is the most affordable type of college that offers bachelor's degrees?

Public University

200

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! 

200

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

College fair 

200

The oldest college in the United States

What is Harvard University?

Founded in Massachusetts in 1636 

300

What do we call the "principal" of a college or university? 

Dean or President

300

The cost of having a place to sleep and food to eat while at college. 

What is room and board? 

300

Name two differences between public and private universities?

Cost, how they are funded, often the size, possibly religion

300

What is the ACT or SAT?

A college entrance exam

300

The "F" in "FAFSA" means this 

What is "Free"? 

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID

400

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

Syllabus

400

The difference between a scholarship and a grant

Scholarship-based on merit (grades, sports, extracurriculars) 

Grant- based on financial need 

400

Name four types of degrees you can earn after your high school diploma

Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate (phD)

400

Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?

Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses

400

What is a school that teaches skills called?

What is a trade school

500

An official academic record from the student's school that shows their courses and grades (like a report card)

Transcript

500

Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college

 FAFSA

500

TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters

Associates - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs (2 years after bachelor's)

500

What are classes you can take in High School that will earn you college credits and put you ahead for college?

College Prep, Honor's, AP classes

500

What are the three branches of the ENMU system?

What is Portales, Roswell, and Ruidoso

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