College Lingo
Your main course of study in college (a subject you choose to focus on for a particular career)
Major
Free money given to you by people/business that you apply for?
Scholarships
What is one difference between a community college and a university?
Degrees available, potential length of time, cost, size, etc.
The person you speak to get advice on colleges
counselor or advisor
What is the name of the building that students live in?
Dorms
Electives
Name at least 2 examples of ways in which a person might pay for college?
Scholarships, Grants, Federal Loans, Private Loans, out-of-pocket, etc.
True/False: When you apply to college, you need to know your major right away
False: Although you will need to select a major eventually, many students opt to start off as "undecided". This can be especially beneficial if you want to try out a few general classes first to see what you are interested in!
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives
College Fair
True/False: Colleges only look at your 11th/12th grade averages when deciding whether to accept you
FALSE! Colleges look at your transcript as a whole
An official academic record from the student's school that shows their courses and grades (like a report card)
Transcript
What do we call the amount the college/university is charging you for your classes?
Tuition
Name one difference between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, the size, etc.
Generally, when do students begin taking the SAT or ACT?
11th Grade
What is it called if you take a year off before going to college?
A gap year
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
Syllabus
The difference between a scholarship and a loan
Scholarships - you DON'T have to pay back
Loan - you DO have to pay back
Grade Point Average
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselors, university website, local businesses
The OLDEST college in the United States
What is Harvard University?
Founded in Massachusetts in 1636
Something students fill out to receive federal financial aid for college
FAFSA
What do they call the cost of living in a dorm and eating food in the cafeteria? (3 words)
Room and Board
What types of degrees can you earn after high school? Name at least 3.
Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, PHD (Doctorate)
What are classes you can take in High School that can potentially earn you college credits?
Hawkeye Community College courses or AP Classes
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid