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What resources are available for you to research different college options?
*Naviance/MCIS (Career research, College information). *College websites - Go straight to the source! *Counselors. *Visiting college campuses - or call them and ASK. QUESTIONS! You can ALWAYS request information! *Current Students.
100
How do you apply for Financial Aid at a college?
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
100
How long does it normally take to get a bachelor’s degree?
4 years (or more)
100
Why would you not attend St. Cloud State University if you wanted to study welding?
*St. Cloud State is a University that awards Bachelor's degrees...there is no such thing as a Bachelor's degree in Welding.
100
What is the industry with the largest number of job openings over the next 10-20 years?
Trades - Welding, Auto, Carpentry, HVAC, CNC Machining, etc.
200
Name 3 factors you should consider when choosing a college.
*Cost (tuition per credit, fees, living costs). *Competitiveness. *Fields of study - not every school has the same programs. *Location. *Size - what are you comfortable with? *Academic and test requirements.
200
What are the 4 different types of financial aid?
Loans, Grants, Work-Study, Scholarships!!! Never forget scholarships!!!
200
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
2 years (or more)
200
True or False: You must know what you want to study before entering college.
False. BUT....
200
How much more likely are you to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus a high school diploma?
Twice as likely! Unemployment is roughly half for people with four-year degrees.
300
What are some factors you might consider when deciding where you're going to live while attending college? (whether that be on-campus Residence Hall, apartments, living at home, etc.).
*Costs (rent, food, utilities-heat/electricity/internet, parking). *Commute (can you bike? walk? Can you have a vehicle? How long is your commute?). *Live-on Requirements - yup! that's a thing! *Job (where are you working? Is it close to where you're living? Do you need to work part-time to afford housing? Can you balance work and school?)
300
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc. (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
300
This is a type of school that trains students in areas like cosmetology, welding, electronics, carpentry, automotive, etc.
Technical Colleges. (Examples: DCTC, RCTC, Southeast Technical)
300
What is NOT an available state college program in MN: a. Taxidermy, b. Floral Design, c. Gunsmithing, d. Railroad Conductor, e. Guitar Repair & Building, f. All of the above ARE state programs.
(f. all of the above ARE programs). a. Taxidermy - Vermilion Community College. b. Floral Design - Central Lakes CC & North Hennepin CC. c. Gunsmithing - Pine Tech & CC. d. Railroad Conductor - DCTC. e. Guitar Repair & Building - Southeast Technical.
300
How many full-time college students receive financial aid? a. 1/2 of students who apply, b. 2/3 of students who apply, c. 25% of students who apply, d. 75% of students who apply.
b. About two-thirds of full-time undergraduate college students receive some type of financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, loans or work-study.
400
What is MnSCU?
*MnSCU is the public college system for the state of Minnesota. *It stands for Minnesota State Colleges & Universities. (Note that the U of M is NOT a MnSCU school)
400
What type of financial aid is considered "free money" or money that does not have to be repaid?
Grants -- (Loans must be repaid, and there are different types of loans available)
400
How many credits would you need to complete to be awarded an Associate Degree? A Bachelor's Degree?
*Associate Degree: 60 Credits. *Bachelor's Degree: 120 Credits. (Some students take 60 credits at a 2 year school and 60 credits at a 4 year school to equal the 120.)
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What is NOT an available state university program in MN? a. Aircraft Pilot & Navigator, b. Dance, c. East Asian Studies, d. Canadian History, e. Gerontology, f. Scandinavian Studies, g. All of the above ARE programs
(d. Canadian History). a. Aircraft Pilot & Navigator - MN State Mankato. b. Dance - MN State Mankato. c. East Asian Studies - MN State Moorhead. e. Gerontology - MN State Mankato & Moorhead. f. Scandinavian Studies - MN State Mankato.
400
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree? Or A.A. and A.S. degree?
*B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science. *A.A. is an Associate of Arts and a A.S. is an Associate of Science. *the separation has to do with a program's area of focus. ("arts" is more liberal arts focused, "science" is more focused on specific program subject matter).
500
What do college students say was the most important deciding factor in choosing a college? In other words, what was the most important thing they did to explore colleges?
Visit campuses! Go see if it's the right fit for you.
500
What is the price difference in annual tuition and fees between a public 4-year Minnesota school and a private 4-year University?
$ Difference: $28,129. *MN State College – Southeast Technical $5,686. *Average public 4-yr university (MnSCU) $7,680. *Average U of M campus $12,605. *Minnesota School of Business / Globe $18,750. *Average private 4-yr university $35,809.
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What is open enrollment? What type of schools have open enrollment?
*Open Enrollment is the unrestricted enrollment at a college. You are accepted to the college immediately upon application. No selection by GPA, ACT/SAT, or other standards. *2-year public schools like Community & Technical Colleges.
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True or false: "pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many colleges.
False. Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for Medical or Law school. Most students pursing these options are actually Chemistry or Biochemistry majors.
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What is the average debt load for a college student in the U.S.?
$29,000 per student