Types of Colleges and Degrees
Paying for College
Terminology
Major/Class Options
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100
How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
Four years
100
What is room & board?
Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent and food.
100
What is a building where students live on-campus called?
A dorm.
100
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
False! You can go in as an undecided or undeclared major.
100
Name three colleges in Cincinnati.
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State, Cincinnati Christian University, Xavier University, Northern Kentucky University.
200
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
Two years
200
What is a part-time on-campus job for students with financial need called?
Work Study
200
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
200
What is a college student's secondary field of academic concentration called?
A minor.
200
How long does it take to get a Master's degree?
One to three years beyond a Bachelor's degree.
300
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmetology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.
Technical College.
300
Which is more expensive in-state or out-of-state tuition at a PUBLIC college.
Out-of-State
300
What are the two standardized tests you should take to improve chances of getting into college and receiving scholarships?
ACT and SAT
300
What is the option to take classes in a foreign country called?
Study Abroad
300
What is FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
400
What is a Bachelor of Arts (B.A)?
Students going for a B.A. take more classes in humanities, arts, language, history, social sciences, and psychology.
400
What is the difference between a scholarship and a loan?
Scholarships are earned and not paid back. Loans are paid back, usually with interest.
400
What is a social organization for female undergraduate students called?
A sorority.
400
What is an undergraduate student?
A student working towards their bachelor's degree.
400
What is a PhD?
A doctorate- the highest level of postgraduate academics in a specific discipline.
500
WHat is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.)?
Students going for a B.S. take more classes in math and science.
500
Which is more expensive in-state or out-of-state tuition at a PRIVATE college?
It is the same.
500
What is a commuter student?
A student who lives at home while attending college. (Often a cheaper option)
500
What are general education/core classes (GenEds)?
Core academic subjects all students must take.
500
What is the amount of money colleges charge for classroom instruction and use of facilities/library called?
Tuition
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