Preparing for College
College Lingo
Financial Aid
College Options
College Mascots
100
This is how many credits you need to graduate from Chaska High School
What is 25.5
100
Many students choose to live in one of these their first year of college
What is Dorm Room
100
"F" stands for this FAFSA
What is Free
100
If you attend a 2 year college this is the degree you can earn
What is Certificate or Associates Degree
100
Goldy the Gopher is just one animal that can be found in this Universities "Barn"
What is the University of Minnesota
200
This is a collection of your activities and jobs you have had throughout high school that you can show to a college when you apply
What is Resume
200
Professors hand out one of these on the first day of class to let you know when all tests dates and assignments are due throughout the semester
What is Syllabus
200
This is money/student aid that is free and you don't have to pay it back
What is Scholarships or Grants
200
If you attend a 4 year school and graduate you will earn this degree
What is a Bachelors Degree
200
Stay out of the way of NDSU's mascot or you might get charged
What is the Bison
300
GPA stands for
What is Grade Point Average
300
Name 5 things you could find in a Student Union
What is food, coffee, bookstore, bank, computers, bowling alley, movie theater, flowers, student organizations...
300
This is money/student aid that you have to pay back
What is Loans
300
If you want to be trained in a specific skill/trade this type of school might be a perfect fit for you
What is a 2 year Technical or Community College
300
Rock Chalk, Jayhawk
What is The University of Kansas
400
A four year college will require you to take one of these college entrance exams
What is ACT or SAT
400
The person whom you are assigned when you start college who will help make sure you are taking the necessary/required classes you need to graduate. They can also help answer any questions you may have about college or your major.
What is an Academic Advisor
400
make sure you go to this website and NOT fafsa.com to apply for financial aid or you will be charged $80 to fill out the FREE application
What is fafsa.gov
400
Many students begin their college career at Normandale and then do this and finish their last two years at a 4 year College
What is Transfer
400
What University does Big Al (the elephant) reside
What is University of Alabama
500
Mrs. Halvorson (Mrs. H) is available in this room at Chaska High School to assist you and answer any questions you may have about career or college exploration
What is the Career Resource Center (CRC)
500
The name of the person who welcomes you to your dorm room and helps plan activities for the floor you live on is
What is a Resident Assistant (RA)
500
you apply for and use this to sign your online FAFSA
What is your PIN number
500
Name three things you should consider when looking for a good college fit
What is size, location, major, sports, study abroad options, public/private, cost, application requirements...
500
UConn is sure to have a pack of these cheering at the Final Four
What is Huskies
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