Going to College
Your main course of study in college is called...
What is a Major?
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
What do you get after you complete all the required courses for your major?
A Degree
Application
Process used to apply to attend a College or University (applytexas or commonapp)
What is a professor?
College Teacher
Secondary field of study, which requires fewer courses and it is optional
A Minor
What is the difference between a grant and a loan?
Grants do not have to be paid back, but loans do
What types of degrees can you obtain at a university(3)?
Bachelors, master's, doctorate
A record of all your classes (AP, dual credit, & regular), grades, and your GPA/ranking. These are sent to colleges, the military, scholarships, etc.
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What is a two-year college that offers associates, and certificates and can transfer to a university called?
Community College
What does it mean to be admitted to a college?
Being approved/pending acceptance into a college
What is money for school that does not need to be paid back? (2 things)
Scholarship or grant
Name two differences between public and private universities?
Cost, often the size, maybe religious or have different requirements, acceptance rates
Name two college entrance exams
ACT, SAT
When a student moves from community college to a 4 year college/university or switches schools
Transfer
What is a college freshman?
A first year college student
What is an "In-State" University?
School in the state in which you reside (Cost will be different)
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
What is a GPA?
Grade point average. Average of all grades earned in High school
Schools that focus on job skill training
Trade School
What is included in the cost for Room & Board?
Dorm room AND your food plan
What is a "Out of State" University?
School outside the state in which you reside (cost will be different)
TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete each of the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
Associates - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs
Doctorate - 8yrs
True or False: You should only take the SAT once in high school?
False
What is the NCAA?
National Collegiate Athletic Association. Regulates athletes