College Lingo
Your main course of study
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
Type of secondary school that teaches you a specific skill or trade; you can earn a Certificate or Associate's Degree here
What is a vocational/trade school?
Name three things you can do to prepare for college now
Starting thinking about a college and career
Develop good study habits
Form good/positive peer groups
Keep up your grades
Research colleges/careers
Become involved in school
What is the name of the building that students live in?
Dorms
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor or concentration
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
Choosing a career/major because it makes a lot of money is the right choice, yes or no? Why?
NO! Money doesn't buy happiness! Identify your talents and choose something you enjoy and are good at! It will never feel like work!
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives.
College fair
The oldest college in the United States
What is Harvard University?
Founded in Massachusetts in 1636
A general application used by seniors and accepted by nearly 700 colleges
Common Application
The cost of having a place to sleep and food to eat while at college.
What is room and board?
Things I can do if I'm not interested in College
Get a Job.
Do an Internship.
Join a service organization like AmeriCorps
Attend classes at a community college.
Join the military.
Start a business.
Attend a trade school.
Do an apprenticeship.
Take a gap year to travel.
What is the ACT, SAT, or TSI?
A college entrance exam
TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
Associates - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs
Doctorate - 8yrs
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
What is a Syllabus?
The difference between a scholarship and a grant
Grant- based on financial need
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your high school diploma
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses
What is the average rent for an apartment in one of NYC's boroughs?
Manhattan - $4072
Brooklyn- $3010
Bronx- $1622
Queens $2561
*can vary based on size, quality and neighborhood.
An official academic record from the student's school that shows their courses and grades
What is a Transcript?
The "F" in "FAFSA" means this
What is "Free"?
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Average Salary with a High School Diploma
What is :
Median Weekly Earnings: $746
Median Annual Earnings: $38,792
Name three important things you need to have ready for the admission process
College applications, entrance exam scores,application fee, transcript, FAFSA (optional)
A course that you must complete with a satisfactory grade before enrolling in another course or being admitted to a certain program.
EXAMPLE: You must take Anatomy and Physiology, Biologies, Math, and other courses before enrolling in a nursing program
What is a prerequisite?