College Lingo
Your main course of study?
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
How long does it take to complete an Associates Degree?
AA: 2 years
Who can you speak to get advice on college courses?
Your academic advisor.
Document used to present your background, experiences, skills and accomplishments
Resume
A secondary course of study (15 - 18 credits) that often complements a students major and is commonly listed on your resume.
Minor/Concentration
Lists your strong and weak points along with plans for improvement as you prepare for a career is a called ________________.
Resume or self-assessment inventory
How long does it take to get a Bachelors degree?
What is four years.
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to career representatives.
Career fair
A strategy for reaching professional and academic objectives is_______________.
a: resume
b: career plan
c: transcript
d: learning plan
Career Plan
What is does G.P.A stand for?
Grade point average
A fixed regular payment on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed a an annual sum....
Salary
How long does it take to complete a Master's Degree after your Bachelor's Degree?
What is 2-3 years?
When you apply for a job, you may be required to submit which documents/materials?
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
Transcript
Application
27. A sequence of procedures designed to help individuals make wise career selections are referred to as
a: career guidance
b: career anchoring
c: mentoring
d: career goals
Career guidance
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus
Forms of employee compensation in addition to pay is called ______________
Benefits
A ____________is a requirement that has to be satisfied before you can enter a class
What is a Pre-requisite?
Which doesn’t play a big part in determining career goals?
a: values
b: interests
c: friends
d: aptitude
Friends
Which should be a component of a career profile’s/ resume information?
a: Education
b: Values
c: Ethics
d: Standards
Education
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed?
Advisor
Name the four main types of financial aid for students?
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans
What is the next degree you can earn after completing your Bachelor's degree (typically 2 years)?
A Master's/graduate degree.
Name two important things you need to have ready for the admission process?
College applications, entrance exam scores, test scores, FAFSA (optional)and transcripts
A letter written on behalf of an applicant by someone who can vouch for a person's educational or professional performance.
Letter of Recommendation
A "record" of a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, completion for each course, and GPA.
What is a transcript.
A program that allows students to earn money to help pay educational expenses.
What is Workstudy.
Money you don't have to repay and is awarded because of skills you have athletically or academically.
What is a scholarship?
Double Jeopardy
After High School List three options that can help you achieve your lifelong goals.
What is college/university, community college, trade school, military, apprenticeship (on the job training), military
The social media platform you can use to find a job or internship, connect and strengthen professional relationships and learn skills.