Colleges Terms
High School Terms
Job Terms
High School Credits
Misc.
100

This type of college offers certificate programs and degrees up to 2 years (Associate Degrees)

Community College

100
This is what earn for a class that lasts all year
credit
100

What is usually the first step to apply for a job?

Fill out a job application and/or submit your resume.

100

What is at least 1 major advantage to earning college credit in High School?

In some cases it free, cheaper than other schools, gets you ahead when you actually do start college, etc.

100

What test do SOME colleges require you take in order to apply?

SAT (or the ACT)
200

What are institutions that offer programs that focus on the trades (welding, engineering, automotive, etc.)

Trade School / Vocational College

200

This program grants you two free college classes you can take in high school.

Dual Enrollment

200
What is the term for the document given upon graduation?
Diploma
200

What is at least 1 thing students can do to prepare to pay for college?

Save money, research scholarships options, loan options, etc.

200
What is the term for a record of your high school grades?
Transcript
300
What is the term for a 4-year degree earned at a college or university?
Bachelor's Degree
300
What is the term for the average of a student's grades?
Grade Point Average (GPA)
300
What is the term for money that is given to a student to help pay for college that doesn't have to be repaid?
Scholarship
300

Give an example of a fine art.

Band, Choir, Dance, etc.

300

What is at least 1 thing that may help a student qualify to receive a scholarship for college?

Financial need, grades, sports, artistic portfolio, etc.

400
What is the term for a 2-year degree earned at a Community College?
Associate Degree
400
This is the name of a class required to take before signing up or taking another class.
Prerequisite
400
What is the term for money that a student gets from a bank to help pay for college that has to be repaid when the student finishes college?
Student Loan
400

How many foreign language credits do most colleges want students to take in high school? 

2 Credits / 2 Years

400

Name one community college AND one university in Vermont.

Community College of Vermont & University of Vermont

500
What is the term for the area of study a person focuses on in college?
Major/Minor
500
What is the name of the program that allows you to do your Senior year of high school and your Freshman year of college at the same time? 

Early College

500
What is the amount of money a person makes per year at his/her job?
Salary
500
What are classes that you get to choose that are not core classes called.
electives
500

What is a degree that requires additional education after earning a bachelor's degree?

Master's Degree (Also a "Graduate Degree)

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