How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
Approximately four years
100
What is room & board?
Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.
100
How much more likely are you to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus a high school diploma?
More likely! Having a bachelor's degree will open up way more jobs that have higher pay than a high school diploma.
100
Do you have to know your major when you enter college?
No
100
What comes after a master's degree?
PhD
200
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
Two years
200
What is FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students apply to get financial aid for college.
200
What comes after a bachelor's degree?
A masters degree
200
What is the one CSU that requires you declare your major?
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
200
If you want to be a lawyer or a doctor, what do you need to do besides earn a degree?
go to Law or Medical school
300
What is the difference between UCs and CSUs?
UCs are more research based
300
How can you pay for college? List at least three things.
Scholarships, work study, loans, grants
300
What does STEM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
300
Are students able to switch their major more than once?
Yes but the process can be difficult.
300
Do CSUs offer PhD programs?
Yes!
400
How many CSU's are there?
23
400
When is the deadline for FAFSA?
March 2nd
400
What is one way you can gain work experience in college without getting paid?
through an internship
400
Juan wants to major in both political science and economics. What can he do if he can't decide?
He can double major.
400
How many years of medical school do you need to become a doctor?
3-8 years
500
Name all 10 UCs
UC Berkeley, Irvine, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Los Angeles, Davis, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Fransisco
500
What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
The government pays interest for subsidized loans when you are in school. You have to pay interest for unsubsidized loans. Usually, people aim for subsidized loans.
500
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.
500
Does your major determine your future career?
Not necessarily. People have majored in biology and are now counselors.
500
What test do you need to take if you want to attend grad school?