College Terms
What online tool can help you apply to multiple colleges and universities using one application?
Common App
What two types of colleges are we visiting and talking about?
2-year and 4 year
What 3 types of schools are we identifying for OURSELVES?
Safety, Target and Reach
Explain a resume
snapshot of your qualifications and experiences
What are parts of a college application process?
College application
Personal Statement
Resume
FAFSA
What types of degrees are there?
Associates (2 year), Bachelors (4 year), Masters (5-6 year), Doctoral (several years)
Define safety, target and reach schools
Safety:Very likely to be admitted, you exceed their minimum requirements
Target: Reasonable chance of admission, you align with their typical requirements
Reach: More difficult to be admitted, you do not meet all of the requirements
Explain a personal statement
sam explain
What things can you do to help you decide where you want to go to college?
Research colleges
Visit college campuses
Research degrees and careers
What is the difference between public and private colleges?
Private: independent school that sets its own policies and goals, and is privately funded through tuition, donations, and endowments.
Public: an institution that is publicly owned or receives significant public funds through a national or subnational government.
What is the different between a major and minor?
A major in college is a student's chosen field of specialization for their degree program, representing the primary area of study and focus.
A minor in college is a secondary area of academic study that students can choose to pursue alongside their major.
Explain a special circumstance
sam explain
What campus are we touring next week?
UMN
What are all the campuses we are touring this summer?
UMN, Augsburg, Concordia, MCTC