Types of colleges
Testing
Testing
General Vocabulary
Miscellaneous
100

A type of college where you get an associate's degree. 

2-year college

100

This is a test you take to get into college that ALL NKC students have the opportunity to take for free. 

ACT

100

GPA stands for what?

Grade Point Average

100

This is the name of someone who previously attended a school. 

Alumni

100

This is the name of the piece of paper stating that you have met graduation requirements. 

Diploma

200

A type of college where you get a Bachelor's degree

4-year college

200

This is an entrance test that some students take to get into college.  It is required for some universities, but not all. 

SAT

200

Students earn these after passing a class.  They accumulate for graduation requirements.  

Credits

200

Name of the person who is the academic leader of a University.  Responsible for managing the school. 

Dean

200

Name a school Coach Strack attended for higher education. 

Northwest

300

What type of DEGREE did Coach Strack earn in college? _________ of __________

Bachelor/Masters of Education 

300

What does ACT stand for?

American College Testing

300

What is the highest number you can get on the SAT?

1600

300

This is funding given to a student that has financial need.  Does not need to be repaid. 

Grant

300

What is the oldest university in Missouri?

The University of Missouri, established in 1839

400

Which university is located in Rolla and is known for its engineering and technology programs?

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T)

400

What does SAT stand for?

Scholastic Aptitude Test

400

This is the name of the highest achieving person in a graduating class. 

Valedictorian

400

This is the free application for federal student aid that students and families fill out for financial help. 

FAFSA

400

A course or requirement that must be completed before a student can enroll in a more advanced course.

Prerequisite

500

What 2 colleges does NKC partner with for the Early College Academy? 

UMKC and Metropolitan Community College

500

What is the highest score you can get on the ACT?

36

500

How many credits is considered full time in college?

12
500

The name of the person (an upperclassman) who lives in the dorms to provide support to students who live there.

Resident Assistant (RA)

500

How many public 4-year universities are in Missouri?

13

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