College Lingo
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College Facts
To Degree or Not Degree
Interview Skills
100

Your main course of study is called

Major

100

The amount of money the college/university is charging you for your classes

Tuition

100

How long does it take to complete and associates degree

 2 years

100

Truck Driver

No formal education needed, however do need to obtain a CDL

100

This is a typed compilation of your education, work experience, credentials and skills

Resume

200

Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus

Advisor / Counselor

200

Money you do not have to pay back and is awarded because of academic or athletic skills

Scholarship

200

How long does it take to complete a masters degree

1-2 years  
200

  Software Developer

A bachelors degree in computer science or related field

200

Who are good options for references

Former/current managers, coaches/teachers, campus staff/advisors, anyone who can speak about your character and work ethic

300

A secondary course of study that may be added in addition to a major

Minor

300

A fixed regular payment on a monthly or biweekly basis

Salary

300

How long does it take to get a bachelors degree

4 years

300

Welder 

To be certified you need to have a degree or certification from a trade school

300

The event when one person first encounters another person and forms a mental image of that person

First Impression

400

Something your professors will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading and class policies. 

 Syllabus

400

Name the 4 main types of financial aid for students

Scholarships, work study, student loans, and grants

400

A ________ is a requirement that has to be met before you can start a class

Pre-requisite

400

Chef 

No, you can be self-taught or learn by experience. There are culinary schools that offer degrees or certificates

400

If your interview is at 10 am, what time should you arrive?

15 mins early, 9:45am

500

A record of a students academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, completion for each course and GPA

Transcript

500

Who here on Pinkston campus an help with college readiness

EIF, Counselors, APs, Principals, Teachers

500

Name 2 things you need to have ready for college admission process

Applications, entrance exam scores, transcripts, SAT or ACT scores
500

Nurse

A bachelors in nursing and passing the NCLEX exam
500

What is something you should NOT wear to an interview

Athletic wear, mini skirts, tank tops, clothing with loud logos, hats, Crocs, Airpods or headphones