Middle School Prep
Who's job is it to make sure you keep up with your school work?
YOU are Responsible for you! Its YOUR grades.
What is as scholarship?
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)
What is a professor?
College Teacher
Who can you speak to about your grades?
Teacher or counselor
What is FAFSA?
FAFSA. Document online students fill out to receive financial aid for college
What type of degree can you obtain at a university?
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.
Community College
Two year college that offers certificates and transfer to a University
Do all middle school students have the same counselor?
NO. They are divided by student last names
University of Redlands
La Verne
CSU Fullerton
CSU San Bernardino
Cal Poly Pomona
answers may VARY
Name two differences between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, often the size
Name two college entrance exams
ACT, SAT
Transfer
To move from community college to a 4 year college/university
What is an elective?
completion of all required classes at the college level.
What is a 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.
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
GPA
Grade point average. Average of all grades earned in High school
Trade School
Schools that focus on job skill training
Room & Board
Living on campus. Dorm room plus food plan
What is "Room & Board?"
Living on campus. Dorm room plus food plan
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
NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association. Regulates athletes