General Vocabulary
What word means "a formal request to an authority for something."
Application
Which colleges are funded primarily by state governments?
Public Colleges
Which Bachelor's degree is designed for students pursuing careers in visual or performing arts, including music, dance, drama, painting, sculpture, and creative writing?
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Jimmy has worked on his soccer skills since he first started playing at 3 years old, now he hopes to receive this type of scholarship from his university.
Athletic
If a red house is made of red bricks, and a yellow house is made of yellow bricks, what is a greenhouse made of?
Glass!
What word means "a mathematical summary of a student’s academic record compared to those of other students in the class."
Class Rank
Which colleges are two-year institutions that offer associate degrees and certificates?
Community or Junior Colleges
A student who wants to major in a technical field to be able to work on computer programming would likely receive what type of Bachelor's?
Bachelor of Science (BS)
What type of scholarship is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Need Based
How do you fix a cracked pumpkin?
With a pumpkin patch!
What degree is the qualification given to a student by a college or university after finishing four years of study?
Bachelor's Degree
Which colleges are small, private institutions that emphasize undergraduate education in the humanities and sciences?
Liberal Arts Colleges
If a student wants to become a psychiatrist or therapist, they will likely start by receiving which Bachelor's?
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
What type of scholarship is awarded to students based on academic, athletic, or artistic achievements, often requiring a high GPA, test scores, or demonstrated talent in a particular field.
Merit Based
What can travel around the world without moving from its corner?
A stamp!
What word means "an official record of a student’s work, showing courses taken and grades achieved."
Transcript
Which schools provide specialized training in fields such as healthcare, technology, trades, and other industries?
Technical/Trade/Vocational Schools
Sally wants to be an Art Therapist but doesn't know which Bachelor's Degree she needs. She needs which type of degree?
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
What type of scholarship is offered to students with exceptional abilities in areas such as music, art, theater, or dance.
Creative Arts
You see a boat filled with people. It has not sunk, but you don’t see a single person on the ship when you look again. Why?
They were all married!
What type of degree is an advanced degree given by universities for completion of graduate study in a specific discipline?
Master's Degree
Which schools are institutions established before 1964 with the primary purpose of serving the African-American community.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Jimmy's dad owns a company but knows that he will retire in the next 15 years. He really wants the company to stay in the family, but Jimmy knows nothing about running a company. What Bachelor's degree area could he pursue to get experience and knowledge?
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Sally is a Hispanic student who wants to be a doctor someday. She knows no matter what college she goes to, her parents will be proud as she is the only person in her family to go to college. What types of scholarships might she qualify for? (Need at least 2)
Minority Based, First Generation, Career/Major Specific
The person who makes it has no need for it; the person who buys it has no use for it. The person who uses it can neither see nor feel it. What is it?
A Coffin!