Cost, Size, Location
Money that is given or lent to students in order to help pay for their education
What is financial aid?
These are the two standardized tests that students can take for college admission.
What is the SAT/ACT
All majors are offered at every college or university (True/False).
What is false
The difference between a Bachelor’s and an Associate’s degree?
What is 4 years vs. 2 years
Student-led groups that offer opportunities for students to connect with others, develop skills, and pursue their interests outside of the classroom?
What are clubs and organizations?
These are some things to consider when choosing a college
What is cost, size, and location, etc.
It is important to cultivate positive relationships with your teachers because you will need them to support your application with two of these.
What are Letters of Recommendation
This kind of college is government funded.
What is a public university
An opportunity to study in a new place and gain cultural knowledge?
What is study abroad?
A building on campus where students live during the academic year that hosts programs and offers support?
What are dorms/residence halls?
These colleges are in fast-paced cities, and often offer a lot of opportunities for community outside of campus.
What is urban campuses
All colleges require the same application process (T/F)?
What is False
Columbia University is in this type of campus location.
What is an urban campus
An opportunity to get both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in one?
What is 4+1 programs?
Where residents of a college campus eat more of their meals
What are dining halls?
These colleges usually offer lower class sizes and closer relationships with professors, but they’ll usually have less clubs and course options.
What is small schools?
What is the catch-all college information book mentioned in this presentation?
What is FISK Guide to Colleges
This type of college offers a two year degree called an associates.
What is community college
Opportunities to gain professional skills in a chosen field by working with real institutions/businesses/organizations?
What are internships?
These unique customs and events shape the culture and atmosphere of a college or university.
What are college traditions?
This college admissions policy does not take into account an applicant's financial status.
What is need-blind
The four examples of websites that anyone can use for finding colleges
What are Niche, college navigator, big future (college board), college scorecard
What type of university tends to have less students?
What is private universities
An institution or program that has undergone a rigorous external review and has been recognized for meeting established standards of quality
What are accredited programs?
These are recreational sports leagues organized within a college, where teams compete against others from their same university
What are intramural sports?