Types of Colleges
How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
What is four years (or more!)
This is the amount of money that colleges charge for instruction and attendance.
What is tuition?
This is the program that works with students to improve grades at Eric Solorio High School.
What is the Academic Support Center or Mr. Ochoa?
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
What is False!
How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?
What is between 8 and 12 years!
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
What is two years.
The difference between a loan and a grant.
What is free money verses money that needs to be paid back?
This is where the counselors are located.
What is room 122?
True or false: "pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many colleges
What is False. Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for Medical or Law school.
How long is a normal Master's degree?
What is two - three years beyond a Bachelor's degree.
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmetology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.
What is a Vocational/Technical College. Examples: Hennepin Tech, Anoka Tech, etc.
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
What are books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc? (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
In high school, this person will work closely with you to select the best classes to meet graduation requirements, navigate the college application process and help with any personal or social issues.
What are Counselors?
Name 3 majors you can go into as a college student.
What is...
Name two reasons you might want to get a Master's degree someday.
Examples: allows you to teach at certain institutions; allows for better pay; allows for promotions; allows for a deeper exploration of a subject you love; allows you to work toward a Doctorate
Name 2 Chicago City Colleges?
What is Wright, Daley, Malcolm X, Truman, Kennedy King, Harold Washington, Olive Harvey
The average cost of a private college or university.
What is $30,000 per year.
You can find this person in room 222.
Who is Mr. Ochoa?
This is the subject or field of study you select in college which helps prepare you for your career.
What is a major?
High school principals typically have what type of degree?
What is a Masters or PhD in Education?
These schools are funded by donations and Tuition. Give an example for bonus
What is a private school? What is Loyola, DePaul, Northwestern?
This money is available from the state, college, and US Department of Education to help pay for college.
What is Financial Aid?
These individuals are located in the Library.
Who are the College and Career Coaches?
This is your secondary field of study, and does not require as many classes as a Major.
What is a Minor?
This is what you need to submit to colleges for admission consideration.
What is a college application.