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?
AA: 2 years
Who can you speak with to get advice on colleges?
Your Counselor and AVID teachers
What is the oldest college in the United State?
Harvard University
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 two community colleges in Kansas:
KCKCC, JCCC, HutchCC, BartonCC, CloudCountyCC, PrattCC, NeoshoCC, LabetteCC
What was the most popular major at KU in the 2024 graduation year?
Psychology
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
Who did the University of Maryland have as their commencement speaker in 2025? (Hint: best known for his show/movies and banjo skills)
Kermit the Frog
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, AVID teacher, and college website
What is the oldest college in Kansas?
Baker University
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
Which sorority or fraternity do the greek letters ΚΑΘ represent?
Kappa Alpha Theta
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 three four-year universities in Kansas:
Baker University, KU, K-State, Wichita State, Emporia State, Fort Hayes, Haskell Indian Nations, Pittsburg State, etc.
What year was the first college football game?
1869, Princeton vs. Rutgers