Getting into College
College 101
College Terms
Degrees
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100

A record of all the classes you had taken when you took them and the grades you received for them.

What is a TRANSCRIPT

100

What is it called to sign up for college classes?

What is REGISTERING FOR CLASSES
100

What does GPA stand for?

What is GRADE POINT AVERAGE

100

What is the degree called that requires about four years of college and is usually earned from a University?



What is a BACHLEORS DEGREE

100

The term for someone who is the first person in their family to go to college


What is FIRST GENERATION STUDENT

200

What do you call a document written on your behalf that highlights your academic achievements and personal skills? 

What is a LETTER OF RECCOMMENDATION.

200

The money you pay to attend college and take classes.

What is TUITION.

200
Students who live on campus stay in...

What is DORM ROOMS

200

What is the graduate degree that usually follows the bachelor’s degree?



What is MASTERS DEGREE

200

When is the Hope Scholarship due?

What is March 16th
300

What is the tests you need to take that can determine if you're admitted into a college? 

What is the SAT/ACT

300

The person who helps you figure out what classes to take and way for your degree.

What is College Advisor

300

Money earned by the student to help pay for college by working a part-time job on campus.



What is WORK STUDY

300

What is the college program you take to earn your degree and start your career?



What is a MAJOR

300

Usually how many credits are in 1 class?

What is up to 3 Credit Points

400

By participating in these you can showcase your passions and abilities outside of the classroom. What are they? 

What is EXTRACIRRICULAR ACTIVITES / CLUBS 

400

Colleges usually divide the school year into these.


What is SEMESTERS/QUARTERS

400

The type of financial aid that you can get for having good grades or a specific skill or talent?

What is SCHOLARSHIP

400

Which degree(s) is/are usually earned at a community college? Name BOTH



What is an Associate of Arts or Associates of Science. 

400

How many hours do you need for the Hope Scholarship?

What is 40 HOURS 

500

Name 4 things that you should consider when you are trying to decide if you want to go to a certain college.

What is 

DISTANCE FROM HOME, MAJORS OFFERED, COST OF TUITION, SIZE OF CLASSES. AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

500

What is the government form that must be completed to be eligible for grants, loans, and scholarships?

What is FASFA.

500

Two major tests that mark the halfway point of a class and the end.

What is MIDTERMS & FINALS
500

What is the graduate degree that generally follows the master’s degree?



What is a DOCTORATE DEGREE

500

Name two community colleges and five big Florida universities. 

What is SEMINOLE STATE COLLAGE & VALENCIA.

What is UCF, USF, FIU, UF, FSU, FAMU, FAU, UM etc