Community College
Financial Aid
4-Year Institution
College Vocabulary
DRW College Team
100

What do you call a 2 year degree?

An Associate’s Degree

100

What is the name of a vocational school in Denver?

Emily Griffith or Pickens Tech

100

What is the name of a 4-year degree?

A bachelor's degree

100

Name two examples of proprietary schools?

AI, ITT Tech, UTI, University of Pheonix, DeVry, Aveda,

100

When can you start to apply for scholarships?

NOW!

200

What are your options after you graduate from a community college?

Join the workforce OR transfer to a 4-year institution

200

Name two careers can I work towards at a vocational school?

Careers such as Automotive, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, etc.

200

Name two things that are important to consider when looking for colleges?

Location, cost of tuition, different majors, etc.

200

Which of the following is NOT a proprietary school? a. The Art Institute b. Grand Canyon University c. University of Northern Colorado d. Lincoln Tech

University of Northern Colorado

200

Where do you go to find out more information about scholarships?

Naviance, Denver Scholarship Foundation, Ms. Sterns or Mr. Guillen

300

What type of school is similar to a community college but may also offer dorms and athletics?

A Junior College

300

What is a reason to go to a vocational school instead of a traditional community college or university?

To get trained in a specific field.

300

How many students are in a very large school?

20,000 students or more

300

What is the difference between a proprietary school and a state school?

Proprietary schools are businesses and/or they cost WAY more money.

300

Name two things that can help you be more competitive for scholarships?

GPA (3.0 or higher), ACT score, volunteering, sports, clubs, personal story

400

What does "open doors" mean when you are applying to a community college?

Everyone can be accepted, even if they do not have the best GPA.

400
How much time does it take to complete a vocational school program?
Approximately 1-2 years.
400

Name two things colleges might look at when considering a student for admissions?

ACT/GPA; personal statement; letters of recommendations

400

Complete this sentence: At a proprietary school you can get the (same/better) degree and/or certificate for a (lower/same/higher) cost.

At a proprietary school you can get the same degree and/or certificate for a higher cost.

400
Which of the following is a pathway that you may pursue right after high school? a. PhD. b. Master’s Degree c. Associates Degree d. Medical School
c. Associates Degree
500

What is one reason to start at a community college instead of a 4-year university?

Worried about the work being too hard; Money; My career path does not require a 4-year degree

500
Where can you find out more information about other vocational school tracks?
The Pickens Tech website
500

What is the BEST way to get to know a school while you are searching for a college?

Visiting the college campus in person

500

If you are not sure whether or not a school is proprietary, who should you talk to?

Ms. Sterns or Mr. Guillen

500
What are two things that you should consider when searching for colleges that are out of state?
Cost of tuition, cost of living, cost of travel, availability of financial aid
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