Degrees & College Programs
What do you call a student who is working toward an associate's or bachelor's degree?
Undergraduate
What is money awarded to help pay for college that generally does not have to be repaid?
Scholarship
What document shows your academic record and is often required by colleges?
Official Transcript
What is the specific subject you choose to focus on in college?
Major
What experience allows you to observe a professional and learn what their job is really like?
Job Shadow
What degree is typically earned after completing a two-year college program?
Associate's Degree
What term describes grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study that help students pay for college?
Financial Aid
What document allows a college to learn more about you and why you are interested in attending?
Personal Statement
What person or service helps students choose classes, understand academic requirements, and access campus resources?
Academic Advising
What Washington program allows eligible 11th- and 12th-grade students to earn high school and college credit at the same time?
Running Start
What degree is typically earned after completing a four-year college program?
Bachelor's Degree
What application is used to apply for federal financial aid?
FAFSA
What type of letter can a teacher, counselor, employer, or community leader write to describe your qualities and abilities?
Letter of Recommendation
What test might a college require to determine which level of classes you should take?
Placement Test
What high school planning tool helps students connect their coursework to their future goals and is also a graduation requirement?
High School & Beyond Plan
You want to become an electrician, mechanic, or carpenter. What type of career pathway might you consider?
Trade
What is the difference between the total cost of college and the grants and scholarships you receive called?
Money Gap
What website do many colleges provide where students can check admission decisions, financial aid, and grades?
Online College Portal (Common App, College website)
How many credits must a student generally take each term to be considered full-time?
12 Quarter or Semester credits
What type of training takes place in the actual workplace?
On-the-job training
You want to learn a specific skill while working in the field and earning money. What program could you pursue?
Apprenticeship
Tuition, books, transportation, housing, food, and fees are all included when determining what important college expense?
Cost of Attendance (COA)
You cannot afford an application or testing fee because paying it would cause financial hardship. What might you request?
Fee Waiver (Available with the counselors)
You take a test and discover that you need an entry-level math course before taking the math course required for your program. What college process determined this?
Placement Test
What program allows high school students to take college-level courses and potentially earn college credit through exams?
Advanced Placement (AP)