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 colleges?
Your counselor, pre-college programs, community partners, teachers, college admission departments, advisors, etc.
How many Ivy League schools are there?
8
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
How long does it take to get a Bachelors degree?
What is four years.
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives.
College fair
What famous school is NOT Ivy League?
Stanford
What is an HBCU vs. PWI?
What is Historically Black Colleges and Universities
What is Predominantly White Institution.
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?
It is best to begin your college planning by looking at which aspect first:
a: location
b: how much money you will make in the profession you desire
c: how expensive tuition will be
d: the resources and extracurricular activities the college offers
What is ALL OF THE ABOVE
What coast are the Ivy Leagues on?
East Coast
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
All of the Ivy League schools are PUBLIC.
False
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
________ is more important than __________ when it comes to extra-curriculars.
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)
What is the minimum GPA for ivy leagues?
There is none!