True or False
It is a good idea to visit colleges before you have been admitted.
True. Visits can help you decide if it is the right college for you.
Your main course of study?
Major
How long does it take to get a Bachelor's degree?
4 Years
Should you start looking for colleges to attend during or after high school?
During high school
What do college athletes need to maintain to be able to play their sport?
Grades/GPA
If I haven't heard of a college or university, it can't be very good.
FALSE. Not all colleges receive the same recognition. Don't let name recognition determine a good or bad college.
A secondary course of study that does not take as long as a major.
Minor
What is the money you don't have to repay and is awarded because of skills you have athletically or academically?
Scholarship
Does a Master's degree or an Associate's degree come after a Bachelor's degree?
Master's Degree
To be recruited by a college coach, what should you send them?
Highlight reels, Stats, etc.
All you do is study...
False! You can decide what to do with your free time. Colleges and universities have different opportunities where you can join sports and clubs, do community service, work or hang out with friends!
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes.
Tuition
What is the hands-on training to prepare students for a specific job/skill called?
Trade/ Technical School
Is in-state or out-of-state tuition cheaper?
In-state tuition
What is a way to connect with college coaches?
Email, Recruiting Website, Twitter, etc.
Not knowing what you want to study lowers your chances of getting into college.
FALSE! Many people go into college undecided, try out a few classes, and then decide what they will study.
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus
At most 4-year schools, you need 120 _______ to graduate.
Credits
Is a private college or a public college more expensive?
Private college
What organization oversees most college sports in the USA?
NCAA
A lot of out-of-class activities will compensate for poor grades.
False. Colleges consider out-of-class activities such as athletics, student government, and music when they review an application. But colleges look at your academic performance first. There needs to be a balance between both.
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connects you with resources on campus as needed?
Advisor
Colleges require you to purchase these or rent them for most classes.
Textbooks
Does an Internship or an Orientation help you explore a career while still in college?
Internship
What is the most important thing for a student athlete to a coach?
Coachability and good attitude