You have to get straight A's in school in order to get into college? True or False.
False. SCCC accepts all high school graduates!
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What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
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Do you have to know exactly what you want to study and what kind of career you want when you go to college? True or False.
False.
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Do your parents have to be rich for you to be able to afford to go to college?
No. Community college's offer the lowest tuition rates across the nation.
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What can you do with a degree in Criminal Justice once you leave SCCC?
Become a police officer, probation officer, parole and corrections officer, or transfer to a 4-year school to further your education (detective).
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What is the SCCC mascot?
Finn the Shark
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What is a college "major"?
A group of courses required by a college in order to receive a degree
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Do I have to move out of my house when I go to college?
No. Not at SCCC. We are a commuter college.
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What is financial aid?
Anything related to the way you are paying for school. Loans, scholarships, grants, work awards, and any other resource you use are all considered part of your financial aid.
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What are the top 5 careers that have the most job openings for the future?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Healthcare
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Approximately how many majors does SCCC offer?
80 and more! In areas such as Business, Communications, Computing, Health, Technical and Engineering and General Studies
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You are currently at the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood. How many campuses does SCCC have in total?
Three
Brentwood (Michael J. Grant)
Selden (Ammerman)
Riverhead
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Are you a sports fan? Is playing a sport an option at SCCC?
YES! We offer several men's and women's teams in areas such as: baseball/softball, basketball, bowling, cross- country, tennis, volleyball, equestrian, soccer.
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What is a scholarship?
Money to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.
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What can you do with an Associates Degree from SCCC?
Either work or go for your Bachelor's (4-year) degree.
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Approximately how many students attend SCCC?
26,000+
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What is the typical class size at SCCC?
approximately 25 students
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What kinds of services/resources does SCCC offer to help students with their coursework?
We have Academic Skills Centers that offer the following services: tutoring, writing skills, English as a Second Language, disability services, and more!
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How much more earning potential does a graduate with an Associates Degree earn versus a high school graduate?
20% more ($33,100 versus $39,936)
An advanced degree will earn you even more money throughout your lifetime!
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Who can assist me with my future plans after SCCC?
Professors, counselors, administrators, family and friends that you will form relationships with while at SCCC.
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What's the most popular major at SCCC?
Liberal Arts: General Studies
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Can you explore the world while attending college?
YES! We offer a study abroad program where you can earn college credits while travelling the world. You can go to countries such as Spain, St. Lucia, Peru and Italy!
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Is it possible to work and earn money while attending SCCC?
Yes, both on-campus and off-campus opportunities are available.
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Do you have to pay for college textbooks?
Yes! Books can cost up to $1,000 each YEAR.
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Is it ok to change your major once you are in college?