Types of Colleges
When you finish your Bachelor's Degree in college that means you studied for how many years? 2, 4, or 6
How long does it take to get an Associate's Degree?
Certificates?
4
2
3 months-up to 2 years
What is room & board?
Extra costs involved with living on campus (cost of your dorm and your meal plans).
How much more likely are you to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus a high school diploma?
Twice as likely! Unemployment is roughly half for people with four-year degrees.
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
False!
How many Public colleges are in the state of Ohio?
How many Private Colleges in the state of Ohio?
13 Public Universities (25 regional)
51 with art/schools
When do you start to fill out college applications?
Where do you get college applications from?
August 1st Common Application opens
Look on the colleges website for all admission requirement and applications.
What is the difference between a loan and a grant and scholarship?
Grants typically come from the government, based on a student's financial need or background. Scholarships come from many sources and students must apply individually to scholarships.
Grants and scholarships do not have to be paid back. Loans do.
When you are in college, are you allowed to change your major, or area of study? Yes or No
How many times does the average student change a major ?
Yes
2-3
True or false: "pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many colleges
False. Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for Medical or Law school.
How long is a normal Master's degree?
One - three years beyond a Bachelor's degree.
This is a type of school that trains students in areas like cosmotology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.
Technical College. Examples: Terra State Community College, BGSU Firelands, Lorain Community College, Owens Community College
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc. (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
How many years of education are needed to become an airline pilot for a major carrier like Delta?
Must have a minimum of a HS diploma plus 3 - 6 weeks for initial training plus 1500 hrs flight time. To work for an airline, a pilot must have Bachelor’s (4 year) degree.
Name three fields or industries you could work in with a Business degree.
You could work just about anywhere -- from companies large and small to governments to higher education, etc.
How many undergraduate students attend The Ohio State University?
How many undergraduate students attend University of Toldeo?
University of Findlay
Ashland University?
45,946
16,194
4,000
3,500
What is the difference between a private college and a public college?
Public College: Funded by the government
Tend be larger (number of students attending), usually offer a larger number of degrees
Private College: Funded by a group or individuals
Tend to be a smaller, may have a smaller range of majors
Average tuition cost for a private college per year?
Average cost for "room and board" for a private college?
About $28,000- $35,000 per year.
10,000
How many years does it take to become a medical doctor?
Anywhere from 8-14 years. 4 years college, 4 medical school, (add internships, residency 1-3 years)
What is a college "major?" Bonus points-when do you typically have to declare a major?
The subject or related to the subects you stuy in college.
Bonus is Soph-Junior Year
How many undergraduate students attend the University of Toledo?
14,164
Who pays out of state tuition? How much of a difference is it?
Examples Of OSU/UofM
In-state: $26,947 Out-of-state: $46,051 COA
Tuition: in $10,591 Out $29,695
Room & Board: $12,252
Books & Supplies: $1,234
In-state: $29,526 Out-of-state: $62,176
What is the FAFSA?
Bonus: What type of aid is a scholarship or a grant?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Money you receive from the government to help you pay for college.
Bonus: Free money, that you do not have to pay back!
Before Mr Steyer was principal what was his job?
Mr Panfalone?
Started as Special Ed. Teacher, Elem. Principal, Assist. High School Principal, High School Principal
Health and Physical Education Teacher, Assist. High School Principal
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science -- the separation has to do with a program's area of focus.
Why is the ACT or SAT so important?
1. Admission Criteria for several schools
2. Colleges use it for placement
3. Attached to Merit Scholarships