college vocab
What is a major in college?
The main subject you study.
What type of grades help you get into college?
Good grades
What type of college usually offers 2-year degrees?
Community college
What major might someone study if they want to become a doctor?
Biology or pre-med.
What do we call the teacher in college?
Professor
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average.
Name one activity colleges like to see besides schoolwork.
Sports
What type of college is usually smaller and focuses on many subjects like history, science, and art?
Liberal arts college.
What major might someone study to design buildings?
Architecture.
What is a syllabus?
A document explaining the class rules,
What is a scholarship?
Money given to help pay for college that you usually don't have to pay back.
What test do many students take for college admission in the U.S.?
ACT OR SAT
What type of college focuses mainly on technology, science, and engineering?
A technical or STEM school.
What field studies computers and coding?
Computer science.
What do we call groups students can join on campus for fun or interests?
Clubs or organizations.
What is tuition?
The cost of attending college classes.
What person at school can help you plan for college?
Guidance counselor
What do we call a 4-year college degree?
A bachelor's degree.
What major studies how money and businesses work?
Business or economics.
What is it called studying in another country for college?
Studying abroad
What is a minor in college?
A secondary subject you study in addition to your major.
What do you call visiting a college campus before applying?
Campus visit or college tour
What do we call the buildings where students live on campus?
Dorms or resider J halls.
What major studies human behavior and the mind?
Psychology.
What do we call the ceremony when students receive their degree?
Graduation