College Lingo
Your main course of study?
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
How long does it take to complete an Associates Degree?
AA: 2 years
Who can you speak to get advice on colleges here at Canyon?
Your counselor/ Harteau/ GEAR UP/TRIO
If the student’s cumulative GPA falls below the minimum of 2.0 the student will be placed on __________
Hint Ms. Harteau was on this her first year of college.
Academic Probation
Where students live on campus.
Dorms
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
How long does it take to get a Bachelors degree?
What is four years.
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives.
College fair
What does GPA mean?
grade point average
A ommon area students eat and hang out on campus.
Student Union
Money you can earn for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
How long does it take to complete a Master's Degree?
What is 5-6 yrs.
Name two college entrance exams
ACT & SAT
What is one name of a community college in Vegas?
College of Southern Nevada- CSN
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus or Course Expectations
Is in-state or out-of-state tuition cheaper?
In-state tuition
A ____________is a requirement that has to be satisfied before you can enter a class
What is a Pre-requisite?
What does the NCAA stand for?
National Collegiate Athletic Association
What type of school gives you Hands-on training to prepare students for a specific job/skill?
Trade/ technical school
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed?
Advisor/Counselor
You can borrow this type of money from federal or private companies- but you must pay it back with interest.
Loan
What is the next degree you can earn after completing your Bachelor's degree (typically 2 years)?
A Master's/graduate degree.
Name two important things you need to have ready for the admission process?
College applications, entrance exam scores, test scores, FAFSA (optional)and transcripts
At most 4-year schools, you need 120 _______ to graduate
What are credits?
A "record" of a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, completion for each course, and GPA.
What is a transcript.
A program that allows students to earn money to help pay educational expenses. Ms. Harteau did this to make living in the dorms cheaper- Work______
What is Workstudy.
Money you don't have to repay and is awarded because of skills you have athletically or academically.
What is a scholarship?
After High School List three options that can help you achieve your lifelong goals.
What is college/university, community college, trade school, military, apprenticeship (on the job training), military, job
Colleges require you to purchase these or rent them for most classes. Hint-Things you read
What are books.