College Readiness Jeopardy!!!

College Terms

100

What does GPA stand for?

Grade Point Average

200

Money given based on exceptional performances (such as academics, athletics, skills, etc.) to help students attend a college that does not have to be paid back.

A Scholarship

300

A record of all the classes you had taken when you took them and the grades you received for them.

A Transcript

400

Money borrowed by students to help pay for college that must be repaid.

A Loan

500

Money earned by the student to help pay for college by working a part-time job on campus.

Work Study

Types of Careers

100

An educator who helps students learn.

A Teacher

200

A person qualified to treat diseased or injured animals.

A Veterinarian

300

Forecasts the weather on TV, radio, or Internet.

A Meteorologist

400

A government official who has been elected to represent local citizens.

A Politician

500

Gives immediate care and transports sick or injured.

Emergency Medical Technician

Degrees

100

What is the degree called that requires about four years of college and is usually earned from a University?

Bachelor’s Degree

200

What is the graduate degree that usually follows the bachelor’s degree?

Master’s Degree

300

What is the college program you take to earn your degree and start your career?

A Major

400

Which degree is usually earned at a community college?

Associate’s Degree

500

What is the graduate degree that generally follows the master’s degree?

Doctorate Degree

College Life

100

What is the land the college and all its buildings sit on called?

A Campus

200

What is the place called where students live on campus?

A Dorm

300

What is a prerequisite at college?

A Class you have to take before you can take other classes i.e. Biology 1 and Biology 2

400

What is a place on campus where students can hang out, play games, and get something to eat?

The Student Center

500

Name 3 public/private universities in GA.

Public Universities (University System of Georgia – 26 institutions)

• University of Georgia (UGA) – Athens
• Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) – Atlanta
• Augusta University – Augusta
• Georgia State University – Atlanta
• Georgia Southern University – Statesboro
• Kennesaw State University – Kennesaw
• University of West Georgia – Carrollton
• Valdosta State University – Valdosta
• Albany State University – Albany (HBCU)
• Clayton State University – Morrow
• Columbus State University – Columbus
• Fort Valley State University – Fort Valley (HBCU)
• Georgia College & State University – Milledgeville
• Georgia Southwestern State University – Americus
• Middle Georgia State University – Macon
• Savannah State University – Savannah (HBCU)
• University of North Georgia – Dahlonega
• Georgia Gwinnett College – Lawrenceville
• College of Coastal Georgia – Brunswick
• Dalton State College – Dalton
• East Georgia State College – Swainsboro
• Gordon State College – Barnesville
• South Georgia State College – Douglas
• Atlanta Metropolitan State College – Atlanta
• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College – Tifton

Private Universities & Colleges

• Agnes Scott College – Decatur
• Berry College – Mount Berry
• Brenau University – Gainesville
• Clark Atlanta University – Atlanta (HBCU)
• Covenant College – Lookout Mountain
• Emmanuel University – Franklin Springs
• Emory University – Atlanta
• LaGrange College – LaGrange
• Life University – Marietta
• Mercer University – Macon
• Morehouse College – Atlanta (HBCU)
• Morehouse School of Medicine – Atlanta
• Oglethorpe University – Atlanta
• Paine College – Augusta (HBCU)
• Piedmont University – Demorest
• Point University – West Point
• Reinhardt University – Waleska
• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) – Savannah
• Shorter University – Rome
• South University – Savannah
• Spelman College – Atlanta (HBCU)
• Thomas University – Thomasville
• Toccoa Falls College – Toccoa Falls
• Truett McConnell University – Cleveland
• Wesleyan College – Macon
• Young Harris College – Young Harris
• Beulah Heights University – Atlanta
• Brewton-Parker College – Mount Vernon

Random

100

What is it called to sign up for specific college classes?

Register for classes

200

What is the government form that must be completed to be eligible for grants, loans, and scholarships?

FAFSA

300

Name 3 community colleges in Georgia.

Public Community & Technical Colleges

Albany Technical College

Athens Technical College

Atlanta Technical College

Augusta Technical College

Central Georgia Technical College

Chattahoochee Technical College

Coastal Pines Technical College

Columbus Technical College

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Gwinnett Technical College

Lanier Technical College

North Georgia Technical College

Ogeechee Technical College

Savannah Technical College

South Georgia Technical College

Southeastern Technical College

Southern Crescent Technical College

West Georgia Technical College

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Other Public Two-Year Colleges

Georgia State University – Perimeter College

East Georgia State College

Private Community Colleges & Career Schools

Andrew College

Emory University – Oxford College

Fortis College (Smyrna)

Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service

Interactive College of Technology (Chamblee, Gainesville, Morrow)

Atlanta Institute of Music and Media

Aviation Institute of Maintenance – Atlanta

Digital Film Academy – Atlanta

400

The money you pay to attend college.  

Tuition

500

Colleges usually divide the school year into these.

Semesters or quarters