Two and Four Year Colleges
What type of college offers an associate's degree?
Community College
What is your main course of study called?
Major. Examples: Nursing, Education, Accounting.
These colleges and universities receive state tax dollars.
Public.
Typically, it takes this many years to complete an associate's degree.
2 years.
Who can you speak to get advice on colleges?
Your counselor.
A secondary course of study that often compliments a student's major and is commonly listed on your resume is called a.
Minor or concentration
These colleges and universities do not receive state tax dollars.
Private.
T/F: The credits you earn at a community college can often be transferred to a four-year school.
True
What is an event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives?
A college fair.
What is a "record" of a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, completion for each course, and GPA called?
A transcript.
This usually takes four years to complete.
Bachelor's Degree.
Name two college entrance exams.
ACT and SAT.
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselors, college websites, local businesses, and community organizations.