College Lingo
Your main course of study
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
What type of degree do you usually obtain at a community college?
Associates degree
The name of Ariel's bird friend in Little Mermaid
Scuttle
What is Shields mascot?
Eagles
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA.
BONUS: What does FAFSA stand for?
What type of degree can you obtain at a university?
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
Colors for the Chicago Bears?
Blue and Orange
Who is our high school counselor?
Mrs. Montoya
Difference between a full-time and part-time student
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits
Money for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
Name two differences between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, often the size
The college located in Chicago near Taylor street
UIC
What is our school zip code?
60632
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
Syllabus
What are the two types of federal student loans and the difference between those two types?
Subsidized and unsubsidized. Subsidized does not start accruing interest while you're in college, unsibsidized does.
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
What is the mascot for Notre Dame?
Fighting Irish
The community program that creates and runs activities and programs for our school?
BPNC
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed
Advisor
Name the four main types of financial aid for students
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans
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
What is the 5th planet from the sun?
Jupiter
Who is our assistant principal?
Mrs. V