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High School vs. College
SLCC!!
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What is a college test students take to place in a college math or English class that fits their academic skills?
Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT
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Name a way students plan to pay for their education?
Job - If you go to school full-time (12 credit hours) it is suggested to work no more than 15 hours. Financial Aid - Money students receive from the federal government Scholarships - Money students receive because of their academics, athletics, leadership, diversity, service, etc.
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Can you go to college for less than 4-years to get a good paying job?
YES. You can get a short-term college certificate program or an Associates Degree from one month to 2 years that will pay well. Examples: Truck Driving, Welding, Diesel Systems or Aviation Mechanics, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Plumbing, Pilot, Paralegal, Police Officer, etc.
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How many hours do students spend in college classes every week to be considered a full-time student?
12 credit hours a week in class. (3-5 classes) 24 hours of homework per week. The average is 2 hours of homework for every credit hour in class.
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What is the SLCC mascot?
The Bruin Bear
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What is the name of a 2-year degree which prepares students for employment?
An Associate's Degree
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Name one of three ways students can get financial aid?
Grants (Free Money for low-income students) Loans (Which must be paid back at low interest rates) Work study (The Federal Government pays the student's salary when they work on campus).
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Name a reason students go to college?
To make more money. To work in a job they enjoy. To have a better life for their family
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How does the amount time you spend in class differ in high school versus college?
In high school, classes are held 6 hours a day from 8:00 - 2:00 at the school. In college, you can take your 12 credit hours a week in the morning, at night, on the weekends, and at home on the Internet.
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How many campuses does SLCC have?
13 One is distance education which allows students to take classes at home.
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What is a credit hour?
It is the amount of school work a student has enrolled for or completed. (12 credits is full time) For every hour a student spends on campus they spend 2 hours doing homework.
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What is aid awarded based on a student's academic, artistic or athletic merit called?
Merit-based aid also called "Scholarships" does not have to be paid back. Did you know service scholarships are awarded to students who serve their community?
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What will students who complete the Salt Lake Community College PACE (Partnerships for Accessing College Education) program receive?
A two-year scholarship to SLCC! Summer internships and field trips Awards when meeting the 2.5 GPA, 90% attendance, and grades "C" and above
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How does the amount of time you spend in class differ when you are in high school vs. when you are in college?
In high school you spend 30 hours a week in school. About 6-10 hours of homework a week. In college you spend 12 hours a week in school and 24 hours doing homework a week.
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True or False... Classes are ONLY available between the hours of 9am-3pm
FALSE! Classes start at 6:00 in the morning and go to 10:00 at night. Classes are available to fit most schedules and many classes are available online!
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What is tuition?
The amount of money charged for attending a college or university. 2-year colleges are much less expensive than Universities, and their credits transfer to the University, which is why so many students start college there.
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What is a way you can save yourself money and time for college?
By taking as much MATH, ENGLISH, and other subjects that will prepare you for the career you want to go into. Example: Medical- Science & Medical classes
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What college readiness programs are available to students who need extra help in applying for college?
PACE, ETS, TRIO, GEAR UP, Upward Bound, College Career Advisors
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How many math credits must students have to graduate from high school?
Three Students who take math their senior year are better prepared for college math. It is like paying yourself $700 to take that math class for free while you are in high school.
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SLCC ranks _____ in the nation in the number of Associate's Degrees awarded.
What is 3rd or 4th in the nation depending on the year!
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What it Concurrent Enrollment?
It is a program that allows students to obtain FREE college credit while in high school.
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How do students get money from the government called financial aid?
Students must apply by filling out a FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Beware of companies who ask you to pay them to fill it out!
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Where can students go to get free help with their English class or to write their papers?
The Writing Center Students can also hire tutors
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How does the cost between high school and college differ?
In high school all the education you want is free, but when you go to college you have to pay for every class you want to take. 65% of the students going into college take a college class they could have taken in high school free of charge.
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Where can students go to get help with their math or science class?
The "Learning Center" provides free tutoring for math or science. "Focus Tutoring" is where the tutoring is built into the math or science class
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