How is College different than High School?
True or False: In college you can choose your schedule, major and when you have study time.
True: although you will be in class LESS hours, you will be responsible for MORE independent study time...manage it wisely!
What do you call a specific subject area of study that a student chooses to focus on, to earn a degree?
A Major
Name any 3 universities in Nebraska, other than the 4 state universities (not: UNL, UNO...), that you could earn a 4-year degree from.
Examples: Bellevue University, Creighton University, Chadron State, Peru State, Wayne State, Concordia, Doane, Hastings College, Nebraska Westleyan
Name 1 type of college visit, outside of taking a tour
Information sessions: admissions/school events (Husker Saturdays!)
Departmental visits: professors/coaches
Class visits: sit in on a lecture or lab
Overnight Stays: staying in dorms (camps)
The average adult works 40-50 years of their lives. What is the average amount of time spent at ONE single job?
4-5
If a high school student receives a diploma, what does a college student receive after four years of study?
A Bachelor's degree
This is an optional, secondary field of study that complements your major and usually only requires 15-20 credit hours to complete.
A Major
Name the 4 Nebraska State Universities
University of Nebraska at Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Name 3 items on your high school transcript that a college/university will consider.
All classes taken (title, level & codes) & the grade earned, credits earned, GPA, standardized test scores, class rank
What type of program pays you while you get trained to prepare for a career?
Internship (note: all internships are NOT paid)
Your high school requires 48 credits to graduate. How many credits do you need to graduate from a 4-year college or university?
120 (this is about 40 classes)
What's the difference between a college & university?
Colleges are smaller & lead to certificates/associate's degrees/bachelor's
Universities are larger & lead to bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees. Many universities have colleges within them.
Name 2 ways to pay for college (other than paying cash).
Scholarships, grants, loans, work study, tuition assistance (employers)
True or False: Your attendance is regularly taken in college, and penalties are given when you don't attend.
False. Although grades may suffer, your attendance is NOT regularly taken. If you skip class or fail, you will still be responsible for all fees included for the class and could possibly be put on ACADEMIC PROBATION
On average, how much more income per year will a person with a bachelor's degree earn compared to a person with only a high school diploma, in Nebraska?
$16,000-$20,000 per year
Who helps you choose your own classes in college?
An Academic Advisor
How many CREDIT HOURS are considered to be a full-time student in college?
12 or more
Name 2 expenses (outside of tuition) scholars are responsible for when attending a college/university.
Housing, Food, Books/supplies, Transportation, Personal items (toiletries, laundry, entertainment), Fees (lab fees, technology fees, sport/activity fees)
This person can help you choose your college classes, explains requirements and answers your questions.
An Admissions counselor
Name 3 things you should consider when deciding on a career.
You like it, it matches your skills/abilities, it fits your values/lifestyle, you want to continue learning/building skills
How many hours of studying outside of class should a college student expect to spend for each hour of class?
2 to 3 hours
Name 2 types of Bachelor's degrees (Hint: Bachelor of...).
Bachelor of Arts degree
Bachelor of Science degree
to earn: a student must complete 120 credits in a clearly defined program at a four-year college.
Name 2 of the 4 things that guarantee admission into University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
- 3.0 GPA
- ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 1040+
- Ranking in the top 1/2 of your class
- Complete 16 core classes (4 English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 World Language)
What are two things you can do during high school to become more eligible for scholarships?
Volunteer
Join Clubs
Play sports
What's the difference between a job and a career?
Jobs = considered short term, focus primarily on pay & short-term goals, don't always require technical training, LESS PAY
Careers = long term, support better financial goals & future success, and require more skilled training