Earning a Degree
this kind of degree indicates completion of a four-year program.
What is a Bachelor's Degree?
the price that colleges or universities charge for credits and classes. This does not include housing, books, or fees.
What is tuition?
What is a recommendation letter?
these schools tend to be smaller, more regionally based, and offer both bachelor's and master's degrees. They are generally less expensive for students who live within the region, and are at least partially publicly funded. Examples include UW, WSU, WWU, etc
What are public 4 year comprehensive colleges?
The form you fill out to request admission to a specific college.
What is a college application?
This kind of degree indicates completion of a two-year program. Many students earn this degree and then transfer to a four-year college.
What is an Associate's Degree?
Any grant, scholarship, loan or work-study offered to help you meet your college expenses
What is financial aid?
A way for the college to get to know you and why you are interested in the school
These schools offer associate's degrees and certificates, as well as prepare students for specific trades. They are at least partially publicly funded. Some examples include Central, North Seattle, and South Seattle.
What are public 2 year colleges?
Events where college and university representatives provide information about their school and answer questions. These will be virtual this year at Lincoln - more information coming soon!
What are college fairs?
This is a program that allows you to learn a specific skill while you work in the related field and earn money. One example would be learning to be an electrician.
What is an apprenticeship?
money awarded to you based on criteria such as academics, athletics, community service, or financial need to help pay for education expenses. These do not have to be repaid
What is a scholarship?
What is a priority deadline?
These types of schools are two year colleges and are privately funded. They often specialize in specific fields. Examples include Bastyr University, Washington Tech, or a seminary school.
What are private two year colleges?
The certificate that indicates completion of expectations for a two-year or four-year program at a college or university. Examples include Bachelors or Masters
What is a degree?
An opportunity to work at an organization or corporation to develop work experience. Many are unpaid, but some are paid.
What is an internship?
A form of financial aid that is a gift, usually based on financial need. This does not need to be repaid, unless you withdraw from school before graduation.
What is a grant?
The term for a school where you will definitely be accepted, but is a backup in case your other schools don't work out
What is a safety school?
These schools offer bachelor's degrees and sometimes masters and/or doctoral degrees, but are independent and not publicly funded. They often have smaller class sizes and sometimes have better financial aid packages. Examples include Seattle University, Whitman, and Gonzaga
What are private 4 year colleges?
A specific subject that you choose to commit to studying to mastery. Many of the classes you take will be directly related to this.
What is a major?
A type of college that provides specialized training in a trade, skill, or education for a specific field, such as plumbing, electrical work, auto repair, etc.
What is a vocational or trade school?
Money that is borrowed and must be paid back with interest. Federal versions offer lower interest rates and flexible repayment options when compared to other types.
What is a college (federal) loan?
A measure of how difficult it is for you to be accepted into a college. This is measured by percentage of students accepted annually. The lower the percentage, the more selective the school is.
What is selectivity?
This is the term used to describe public two-year colleges. They offer associate's degrees and certificates, and prepare students for specific trades.
What are Community and Technical Colleges?
The most common way to address a college or university teacher
What is a Professor?