College Lingo
Your main course of study.
Major
The core price for college classes.
Tuition
What type of degree do you usually obtain at a community college?
Associate degree
Where can you find assistance with college admissions while in high school?
Counselors, OnPoint, LPP
Sports, clubs, student government, extracurricular activates, volunteering, jobs, grades
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor
The combined cost of housing and food (meals) provided by the institution.
Room and board
Name two differences between public and private universities?
Cost and size of enrollment
Name one way to reduce your cost of a college education.
Taking college level classes in high school, going to community college, applying for scholarships, federal work study
Scholarship offered to all SCSD students.
Say Yes
A unit of measurement used to track a student's progress towards a degree.
Credits
Money for school that does not need to be paid back.
Scholarships/grants
What does SUNY stand for?
State University of New York
Name at least three tests/scores you can include in your college application.
GPA, ACT or SAT, Regents
Transcript, essay, letter of recommendation, SAT/ACT
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college.
Bonus: What does it stand for?
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma.
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
How many credits do you have to take to be considered a full-time student?
12
What month do students start applying for college?
October
What are the team names for each college: OCC, Cortland, Oswego.
Ex.) Syracuse University - team name: Orange
OCC Lazers
Oswego Great Lakers (Lakers)
Cortland Red Dragons
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
Courses that must be taken before enrolling in a more advanced course.
Prerequisite course
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Reputable scholarship websites, school counselor, college/job fairs, work, university websites, local foundations, LPP, On Point