College Lingo
Your main course of study (career path)
What is a Major?
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
What is Tuition?
First year college student
Freshman (college)
Grade point average. Average of all grades earned in High school
GPA
Most programs here take 4 years
College or University
Secondary field of study, which requires fewer courses and it is optional
What is a Minor?
Document online students fill out to receive financial aid for college
What is FAFSA?
What type of degree can you obtain at a university?
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
Name two college entrance exams
ACT, SAT
Offers instruction and training in a skill or trade (Ex: plumbing or cosmetology)
Technical/Trade School
Being approved/pending acceptance into a college
Admission
Money for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
What is a Syllabus?
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.
This is where you get an associate degree
Community college
completion of all required classes at the college level.
Graduate
School in the state in which you reside (Cost could be different)
What is a "In-State?"
College Teacher
What is a professor?
A space provided for all applicants to provide additional information that would be helpful for the admission review committee.
Personal statement, essay
A position in which a recent high school grade receives on-the-job training and classroom instruction, sometimes with pay
Apprenticeship
Cost of living on campus (dorm room plus food plan)
Room & Board
School outside the state in which you reside (cost will be different)
What is "Out of State?"
the school, college, or university that one once attended.
alma mater
A document provided by a core teacher highlighting a student's classroom participation, dedication to a particular field, and leadership capabilities.
teacher recommendation
You attend here for additional education after a four-year college.
Graduate school