College Vocabulary
Your main course of study at college
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
True or False: You cannot change your major in college.
False
Name one soft skill that is important to college success
up to host's perception (e.g. time management, critical thinking, organization, problem solving, independence, initiative, resilience, etc)
This is a college program that allows students to help pay their tuition by working a part time job on campus.
Work Study
this is a secondary area of study that a student can choose in addition to their major
Minor or concentration
a form of financial aid awarded to students that does not have to be repaid and is based on a set of criteria such as academics, extracurricular activities, athletic skill, and financial need.
Scholarship
This type of college usually offers a four-year degree and includes large lecture halls, dorms, and a wide range of majors
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives.
College fair or campus tour
What does "HBCU" stand for?
A document your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
Syllabus
FAFSA
This type of college often has lower tuition, open enrollment, and allows students to earn an associate degree or transfer to a 4-year university.
community college
Name a college entrance exam high schoolers often take that can help them determine what colleges they are able to get accepted into academically.
*Hint three letters
ACT or SAT
This tiny art school in Georgia has produced famous animators, designers, and filmmakers and is known for its creative campus projects
SCAD - Savannah College of Art and Design
An official academic record from the student's school that shows their courses and grades
Transcript
What do you need to fill out the FAFSA?
Your personal information and your guardian's financial information
This type of school trains students for specific careers, often in 2 years or less, and focuses on hands-on skills
Trade/vocational school
Name three important things you need to have ready for the college admission process
College application, application fee, transcript, personal essay, extracurricular activities list, recommendation letter
The average amount of debt that people with bachelor's degrees have is
about $30k
A general application used by seniors and accepted by nearly 700 colleges (2 words)
Common Application
This type of money students borrow to pay for college must be paid back with interest after graduation
student loans
Name the four types of degrees you can earn at community colleges and universities
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctorate
Meeting with either of these people at school can help you plan your classes, explore colleges, and prepare for tests.
school counselor or graduation coach
This type of college program allows students to earn college credit while still in high school, sometimes saving time and money
dual enrollment