College Lingo
What do you call your main course of study?
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes is called _________
Tuition
How long does it take to complete an Associates Degree?
2 years
Who can you speak with to get advice on colleges?
Your Counselor
A secondary course of study (15 - 18 credits) that is smaller than a major and often complements a student's major is a ______________
Minor
The form students fill out to receive government financial aid for college is called ______
FAFSA
How long does it take to get a Bachelors degree?
Four years.
Name the community college that has a campus in New Bedford and Fall River
Bristol Community College (BCC)
Difference between a full-time and part-time student?
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits
How much does it cost to file the FAFSA application?
$0 (it is free!)
How long does it take to complete a Master's Degree?
2 years.
Name two college entrance exams
ACT & SAT
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus
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
A pre-requisite
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
Name the three main types of financial aid for students:
Grants, scholarship, student loans
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 college admission process:
College applications, entrance exam scores, test scores, FAFSA/MFSAA (optional) and transcripts
What do you a call a "record" of a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, completion for each course, and GPA?
A transcript.
Which type of financial aid for students do you have to pay back after you graduate?
Student loans (pay back original amount plus interest)
At most 4-year schools, you need ____ credits to graduate with your bachelor's degree.
120
Name two four-year universities / colleges
Bridgewater State University, Salem State University, Bay Path University, Harvard, Yale