How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
Four years (or more!)
100
A federal program awarding financial aid to a majority of students in the United States.
What is FAFSA?
100
How much more likely are you to have a job if you have a post-secondary degree/certificate versus a high school diploma?
Twice as likely! While a degree/certificate is not a guaranteed it does open up many more doors.
100
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
False!
100
How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?
Between 8 and 12 years!
200
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
Two years
200
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
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.
200
These types of post-secondary training are shorter in duration and offer high prospects for jobs in skilled areas. Most people complete them at a community college or tech school.
What are certificates and two-year degrees?
200
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.
200
How long is a normal Master's degree?
Two - three years beyond a Bachelor's degree.
300
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmotology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.
Technical College. Examples: Hennepin Tech, Anoka Tech, etc.
300
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!)
300
Studies have shown this factor to be more important to overall career satisfaction than money.
What is personal fit, or passion, or purpose?
300
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.
300
Name two reasons you might want to get a Master's degree someday.
Examples: allows you to teach at certain institutions; allows for better pay; allows for promotions; allows for a deeper exploration of a subject you love; allows you to work toward a Doctorate
400
How many students (approximately) attend the OregonTECH?
4,500! (Must guess within 2,000.)
400
What's the average price of a private college in the US?
About $30,000 per year.
400
Many students will use this resource when they are struggling to find a career or major that they like.
What is School Counselor or Career Center.
400
How many students are in the largest class at Oregon State University?
OSU has large intro-level courses that seat around 300 students. (Must guess within 50.)
400
High school principals typically have what type of degree?
Most high school principles have a PhD in Education, meaning they are Doctors!
500
Name one kind of accreditation that a college might hold.
Regional Accreditation or National Accreditation. DOUBLE BONUS: What's the difference?
500
What is the Oregon Promise?
A state-sponsored program in Oregon that promises to cover all of a student's unmet financial need at a Community College in Oregon,
500
One of the 10 most satisfying careers according to a University of Chicago study.
Physical Therapist, Firefighter, School Principal, Artists, Teacher, Author, Psychologist, Special Education Teacher, Construction Machinery Operator.
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
What kind of degree does a lawyer have? (Does it compare to an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Phd?)
Lawyers receive a Juris Doctorate, which is a form of doctoral degree.