College Lingo
Your main course of study?
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
How long does it take to complete an Associates Degree?
AA: 2 years
Who can you speak to get advice on colleges?
Your School Counselor
What GPA is required to be Promise Ready?
2.5
A secondary course of study (15 - 18 credits) that often complements a students major and is commonly listed on your resume.
Minor/Concentration
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
How long does it take to get a Bachelors degree?
What is four years.
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives.
College Fair/ College Tour
Where are your promise coach’s office located?
Library
Difference between a full-time and part-time student?
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits
Money you can earn for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
How long does it take to complete a Master's Degree?
What is 2-3 years
Name two college entrance exams
ACT & SAT
What is the total amount awarded to promise ready student upon graduation?
$20,000
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus
Is in-state or out-of-state tuition cheaper?
In-state tuition
A ____________ is a course or other requirement that a student must have taken prior to enrolling in a specific course or program.
What is a Pre-requisite?
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses and Promise Newsletter
This famous artist has a mass following of fans named after an insect.
Beyonce
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed?
Advisor
Name the four main types of financial aid for students?
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans
What is the next degree you can earn after completing your Master's degree (typically 4 years)?
A Doctoral degree.
Name two important things you need to have ready for the admission process?
College applications, entrance exam scores, test scores, FAFSA (optional)and transcripts
In 1960 this individual was the first African-American to attend an all-white public school.
Rudy Bridges
A "record" of a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, completion for each course, and GPA.
What is a transcript.
A program that allows students to earn money to help pay educational expenses.
What is Workstudy.
Money you don't have to repay and is awarded because of skills you have athletically or academically.
What is a scholarship?
After High School List three options that can help you achieve your lifelong goals.
What is college/university, community college, trade school, military, apprenticeship (on the job training), military
Name all the Career Technology Education (CTE) Programs in Westinghouse High School.
Health Careers, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Emergency Response Technology, Business Administration, Sports & Entertainment (BASE) and Carpentry