School Lingo
Your main course of study in College
What is a major?
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
What is tuition?
What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?
What is an Associates degree?
Name two college entrance exams
What is the ACT, SAT?
*Bonus* Describe YOUR dream college. If your groupmates can guess the college, you will receive the points.
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
What is a minor or concentration?
Money for school that does not need to be paid back
What is a Scholarship or grant?
Name two benefits of going to college
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
What are Online searches, school counselor, university website, and local businesses?
Saweetie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from this west coast college.
What is the University of Southern California?
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
What is a syllabus?
Something students and families submit to be eligible for financial aid.
What is the FAFSA?
Hands-on training to prepare students for a specific job or skill.
What is a trade or technical school?
Name two important things you need to have ready for the admission process
What are college applications, essays, teacher recommendations, entrance exam scores, FAFSA?
*Bonus* Name three four-year colleges/universities in a state (chosen by Dr. Adams).
A "record" of a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, completion of each course, and GPA.
What is a transcript?
The most significant factor in the merit scholarship awarding process.
What are high school grades?
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma
What is Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
Visiting college campus (in-person/virtual), attending information sessions and webinars, applying early, registering for an interview
What is demonstrated interest?
This Harry Potter actress graduated from Brown University in 2014.
Who is Emma Watson?
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus, as needed?
What is an advisor?
Name the four main types of financial aid for students
What are Grants, scholarships, work-study, and student loans?
This type of institution focuses on broad exposure to a wide range of subjects. These institutions are typically smaller in enrollment size.
What is a liberal arts college?
The most common "opening" date for college applications
The alma mater of the Vice President of the United States of America.
What is Howard University?