College Readiness
What test do you need to take for college admissions?
ACT or SAT
What is the type of college where you can receive your Associate's degree or transfer to a 4 year university?
Community College
The form you fill out to determine need-based aid and to receive grants.
FAFSA
What is an associates degree?
An undergraduate degree awarded after a course of post-secondary study lasting two to three years. It is a level of academic qualification above a high school diploma and below a bachelor's degree.
How many times do you need to meet with your advisor?
Once a month
A type of high school class you take for college credit.
Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment Courses
Name one community college.
IHCC, DCTC, ECT.
A part-time on-campus job that counts as financial aid.
Work study
What is a bachelor's degree?
An undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to six years. The two most common bachelor's degrees are the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science.
How many hours of tutoring do you need per semester (Sept-Dec & January-May)?
3 hours
The primary subject you choose to study in college.
Major
What is the largest 4 year college in the state of Minnesota?
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Financial aid that you do NOT need to pay back.
Scholarships and grants
What is a master's degree?
A postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. This is usually completed after a bachelor's degree.
What two college trips are being held in October?
Concordia University - St. Paul and MCAD
A class that must be taken prior to taking another class.
Prerequisite
What are some things to consider when choosing a college or university?
Your major, the size and location, the cost, etc.
A grant based on parents' income that is given to low-income students that do not yet have a college degree.
Pell Grant
What is a doctoral degree?
A doctoral degree is the most advanced degree that you can earn, symbolizing that you have mastered a specific area of study, or field of profession. The degree requires a significant level of research and articulation. Those who earn the degree must have researched a subject or topic thoroughly, conducted new research and analysis, and provided a new interpretation or solution into the field.
October 14
An area of study that you pursue, but it is not your primary focus.
Minor
What is the difference between a college and a university?
A university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, a college only offers undergraduate programs.
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is a certificate?
Usually completed in 1-2 years, a certificate is more targeted and more specific to a particular domain or field of expertise, but is not an associate's degree.
What trip are we going on if you recruit people into the program?
Denver, CO