College Terms
The two types of college entrance exams
ACT and SAT
A college where you can receive your Associate's degree or transfer to a University
Community college
Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral
Type of Degrees
What type of college/university relies more on student tuition?
A type of high school class that qualifies you for college credit
Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Credit
Do public colleges and universities typically charge higher or lower than private ones?
Lower
You receive this degree after 4 years of study
Bachelors
What is the difference between a Bachelor’s and an Associate’s Degree?
4 years versus 2 years
The primary subject you choose to study in college
Major
When looking to earn a bachelor's degree or higher what university could you attend?
UTRGV
Academic qualification granted at the postgraduate level
Master's degree
Schools that provides bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees
Universities
Complements a major and allows students to explore another discipline
Minor
What is one thing to consider when choosing a college or university?
Your major
Doctoral
Where can you apply for college/university?
Apply Texas or Common App
Number representing the average value of the final grades earned
GPA
TRUE OR FALSE: UTRGV has one of the lowest costs of attendance in the state of Texas
TRUE
In what ways can you grow by attending a college or university?
Professionally, academically, socially
What can be the possible outcomes of attending a college/university?
Job security, professional connections, better paying job