Types of Colleges
How long does it usually take to earn a Bachelor's degree?
At least 4 years! (Five is the average)
When you apply for college you automatically apply for financial aid. True or False
False. Financial aid and college applications are two different processes.
True/False: A person with a bachelors is likely to earn more money than a person with a high school diploma?
True. (There are some exceptions.)
True of False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
False!
How many years does it usually take to earn an Associate's degree?
Two years (sometimes more).
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Grants typically come from the government, based on a student's financial need or background. Scholarships come from many sources and students must apply individually to scholarships.
-provide academic and career advising from an elementary level through college level -related college majors: education, psychology, social work
School Counseling
Culinary Arts
-learn the art of cooking and the business of the kitchen -related careers: chefs, dietitians, nutritionist, food service managers
What can you earn in the shortest time from post secondary education?
A certificate (3 months to 1 year)
List two expenses associated with colleges Besides tuition.
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, etc.
How many years of education are needed to become an airline pilot?
A minimum of a high school diploma, 3-6 weeks for initial training plus 1500 hours flight time. To work for an airline, a pilot must have a Bachelor's degree.
Psychology
-study how people act, think, feel, and learn -related careers: therapist, counselor, social worker
What is the highest degree awarded?
A PHD- Doctoral Degree
What is room and board?
Extra costs involved with living on campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.
-works with athletes to prevent and treat injuries -related college majors: physical education teaching and coaching, pre-phsyical therapy
Athletic Trainer
Criminal Justice
-learn about the law and justice system -related careers: correctional officers, police officers, judge, paralegal