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Community College
Vocational School
4-Year Institution
WARNING!!
Scholarships and More
100
What do you call a 2 year degree?
An Associate’s Degree
100
What is the name of a vocational school in Denver?
Emily Griffith or Pickens Tech
100
What is the name of a 4-year degree?
A bachelor's degree
100
Name two examples of proprietary schools?
AI, ITT Tech, UTI, University of Pheonix, DeVry, Aveda,
100
When can you start to apply for scholarships?
NOW!
200
What are your options after you graduate from a community college?
Join the workforce OR transfer to a 4-year institution
200
Name two careers can I work towards at a vocational school?
Careers such as Automotive, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, etc.
200
Name two things that are important to consider when looking for colleges?
Location, cost of tuition, different majors, etc.
200
Which of the following is NOT a proprietary school? a. The Art Institute b. Grand Canyon University c. University of Northern Colorado d. Lincoln Tech
University of Northern Colorado
200
Where do you go to find out more information about scholarships?
Naviance, Denver Scholarship Foundation, Ms. Sterns or Mr. Guillen
300
What type of school is similar to a community college but may also offer dorms and athletics?
A Junior College
300
What is a reason to go to a vocational school instead of a traditional community college or university?
To get trained in a specific field.
300
How many students are in a very large school?
20,000 students or more
300
What is the difference between a proprietary school and a state school?
Proprietary schools are businesses and/or they cost WAY more money.
300
Name two things that can help you be more competitive for scholarships?
GPA (3.0 or higher), ACT score, volunteering, sports, clubs, personal story
400
What does "open doors" mean when you are applying to a community college?
Everyone can be accepted, even if they do not have the best GPA.
400
How much time does it take to complete a vocational school program?
Approximately 1-2 years.
400
Name two things colleges might look at when considering a student for admissions?
ACT/GPA; personal statement; letters of recommendations
400
Complete this sentence: At a proprietary school you can get the (same/better) degree and/or certificate for a (lower/same/higher) cost.
At a proprietary school you can get the same degree and/or certificate for a higher cost.
400
Which of the following is a pathway that you may pursue right after high school? a. PhD. b. Master’s Degree c. Associates Degree d. Medical School
c. Associates Degree
500
What is one reason to start at a community college instead of a 4-year university?
Worried about the work being too hard; Money; My career path does not require a 4-year degree
500
Where can you find out more information about other vocational school tracks?
The Pickens Tech website
500
What is the BEST way to get to know a school while you are searching for a college?
Visiting the college campus in person
500
If you are not sure whether or not a school is proprietary, who should you talk to?
Ms. Sterns or Mr. Guillen
500
What are two things that you should consider when searching for colleges that are out of state?
Cost of tuition, cost of living, cost of travel, availability of financial aid