Which degree is usually earned at a community college?
Associates Degree
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What is the FAFSA?
A government form that must be completed in order to be eligible for grants, loans and scholarships.
100
What is a 9th grade student called?
Freshman
100
What is the land the college and all its building sit on called?
Campus
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What is a TRANSCRIPT?
A record of all the classes you have taken, when you took them and the grades you received for them. It is sent to colleges you apply for.
200
What is the degree called that requires about 4 years of college and is usually earned from an University?
Bachelor's Degree
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This is money students can borrow to go to college
Student Loans.
200
What is a student in the 12th grade called?
Senior
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What is the place called where students live on campus?
Dorm
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What are GRANTS?
Money given based on financial need (low income) to help students attend college that does not have to be paid back if students successfully complete their coursework.
300
What is the graduate degree that usually follows the bachelor’s degree?
Master's Degree
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What is Cost of Attendance (COA)?
All costs associated with attending college….Tuition/Fees, Housing/Food, Books, Transportation, Personal Expenses; Each college has their own COA.
300
What is the ACT?
A college entrance exam, standardized test, usually taken during your junior and/or senior year. This test has a science
section and the SAT does not.
300
Colleges usually divide the school year into these.
Semesters or quarters
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What is the FAFSA FORM?
A government form that must be completed in order to be eligible for grants, loans and scholarships.
400
What is the graduate degree that usually follows the master’s degree?
Doctorate's Degree
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What is work study?
The student earns money to pay for college by working a part-time job on campus.
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When do high school students usually take the ACT?
During their Junior and Senior years
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What is it called to sign up for specific college classes?
Register for classes
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What is a PREREQUISITE in college?
A class/classes you must have taken before you can register for certain classes (EX: Biology I is a prerequisite for Biology II).
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Which degree is usually earned at a vocational or trade school?
Applied Science Degree
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How are grants and scholarships different?
Grants are given based on financial need (low income level) and scholarships are based on exceptional performances (academics, athletics, skills, etc.).
500
When should you start planning for college?
As early as possible. Most students however; wait until their junior year. We want you to start earlier than your junior year!
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What is the college program you take to earn your degree and start your career?