College Lingo
A specific area of study that a student focuses on to earn a degree.
College Major
A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee
Salary
To complete an associate degree
2+ years
Take these to learn academic content associated with a particular career
High School Courses
Take these to better prepare for what will be needed for that major in college.
High School courses
A document that outlines the key information for a course. It's a reference guide for students. Includes course description, learning objectives, and schedule.
Syllabus
A document that summarizes your relevant skills, education, and work experience
Resume
To complete a bachelor's degree
4+ years
*Explain the reason for +
Do this to get experiential insight about a job or career
Job Shadow, Interview Person in that Job
*Students can also explore careers in other ways and research career options.
This is a numerical value calculated by the grades earned in high school courses
GPA (Grade Point Average)
A formal/official record of a student's academic performance and progress (courses, grades, GPA)
Transcript
A form that job seekers complete to be considered for a job
Job application
To complete a certificate, diploma, technical training
Consider going here if you know you want to enter a job or career that is considered a trade
Technical School (like A-Tech)
*Welding, Auto, Carpentry, Cosmetology, etc.
These are tests that students take to measure readiness for college.
ACT
SAT
The cost of classes and other fees at a college or university
Tuition
A formal meeting between a job applicant and a potential employer where the applicant answers questions that are asked by the employer
Interview
To complete a master's (graduate) degree
2+ years added to the bachelor's degree
If a college degree isn't required, employers might look at this to gauge what kind of worker you'll be.
High School Transcript (grades, GPA, absences, etc.)
Participating in these shows colleges your interests, skills, honors received
Extra-Curricular Activities
(Sports, band, choir, theater, 4H, clubs)
The process of applying to and being accepted into a college or university, or the office that handles these applications
Admissions
A document that accompanies a resume when applying for a job; usually mentions a reason for applying to the job and why they are a good candidate for the position
Cover Letter
To complete a doctoral or professional degree
3+ years after a bachelor's degree, depends on the program, may also include internships, licensing exams
Employers will want to see strength in these areas to know that you will be a good employee.
Employability Skills/Soft Skills
(reliable, accountable, motivated, problem solver, teamwork, etc.)
Do this to learn the size, cost, location and more about different colleges
Research, Explore, Visit Colleges