Types of Colleges
How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
Four years (or more!)
What is room & board?
Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.
The 1st requirement that colleges and universities look for in a student:
GPA
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
False!
How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?
Between 8 and 12 years!
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
Two years
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Grants usually don't have to be paid back, but loans do.
The 2nd requirement that colleges and universities look for in an incoming student:
SAT Score (or ACT)
True or false: "pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many college
False. Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for Medical or Law school.
How long is a normal Master's degree?
Two - three years beyond a Bachelor's degree.
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmotology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.
Technical college
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc. (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
The 3rd requirement that colleges and universities look for in an incoming student:
Name three fields or industries you could work in with a Business degree.
You could work just about anywhere -- from companies large and small to governments to higher education, etc.
Name two reasons you might want to get a Master's degree someday.
Examples: allows you to teach at certain institutions; allows for better pay; allows for promotions; allows for a deeper exploration of a subject you love; allows you to work toward a Doctorate
In California, what are the two different types of public colleges?
UCs and CSUs
What's the average price of a private college in the US?
About $30,000 per year.
GPA stands for?
Grade Point Average
On average, how many times does a college student change their major?
About 5 times in their head
High school prinicipals typically have what type of degree?
Most high school principles have a PhD in Education, meaning they are Doctors!
Name one kind of accreditation that a college might hold.
Regional Accreditation or National Accreditation.
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
SAT stands for:
Scholastic Apptitude Test
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science -- the separation has to do with a program's area of focus.
What kind of degree does a lawyer have? (Does it compare to an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Phd?)
Lawyers receive a Juris Doctorate, which is a form of doctoral degree.