College Lingo
Your main course of study?
Major
The amount of money that a college is charging you for your classes
Tuition
How long does it take to complete an Associates Degree?
2 years
What is the name of your Academic Advisor?
Ms. Ellie
What is Temple University's mascot?
Owl
If you take a few classes in one subject area, you might get a ______ in addition to your major
Minor
The form that students & families MUST fill out to receive financial aid
FAFSA
How long does it take to get a Bachelors degree?
4 years
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives.
College fair
What does "GPA" stand for?
Grade point average
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies.
Syllabus
Is in-state or out-of-state tuition cheaper?
In-state tuition
How many years (post-high school) does it take to become a hair stylist?
Hair stylist school typically takes 1-2 years, but some programs can be completed in as few as 6 months.
What website do we use to search for colleges, request letters of recommendation, and do surveys related to college and career?
Which athletic Division can award full ride scholarships to their athletes?
Division I
What is it called when prospective students visit a college campus?
Campus tour
Money you can earn for school that does NOT need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
How many years (post-high school) does it takes to become a dental hygienist?
2-4 years! In PA, there are Associates Degree programs you can complete within 30 months or less.
Name the college entrance exam that we take at TECH
ACT
Name one HBCU in Pennsylvania, Maryland, or DC.
Pennsylvania: Lincoln U, Cheyney U.
Maryland: Bowie State, Coppin State University, UMD Eastern Shore, Morgan State
D.C.: Howard, University of DC
A "record" of a student's academic progress, including all courses taken, grades, average GPA, etc.
Transcript
A program that allows students to earn money to help pay educational expenses.
What is Workstudy.
How many years (post-high school) does it takes to become a fully licensed doctor?
10 - 14 years! Doctors must complete a 4-year Bachelor's degree (B.S., pre-med), 4 years in medical school (M.D.), and then 3-7 years in a residency program to learn the specialty they chose to pursue.
Besides a 4-year college, what are 2 other pathways you can take after graduation?
Community college, trade school, volunteer/service year, military, apprenticeship (on the job training)
Colleges require you to purchase OR rent these for most classes.
Books