College Lingo
Your main course of study
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
Four degrees you can earn after college
List 3 people to talk to about college
Talent Search advisor
Counselor
Parents/Guardians
3 colleges in Duluth.
University of MN Duluth (UMD)
Lake Superior College (LSC)
The College of St. Scholastica (CSS)
Name of your teacher in college
Professor
The form you fill out to go to college
College Application
DAILY DOUBLE!! Name 2 sports you can play at CSS
Hockey
Basketball
Football
Rugby
Volleyball
Best way to know if you like a college campus.
Take a tour.
50%
How many credits (1-20) is considered full time?
Full-time student takes 12+ credits
part-time students take less than 12 credits per semester
Money you can earn for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
Degree you can earn at CSS
Bachelors or Masters
Name two college entrance exams
ACT & SAT
The year your Advisor graduated from college.
2007
What we call where the college (any college) is located
Campus
Money you borrow and pay back.
Loan
Most popular program at CSS
Nursing
Education
2 things you can do now to prepare for college.
Join a group/program/club
Keep your grades up
Sign up for campus tours
Talk to others about college plans
This is the college your Advisor graduated from.
What is The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed
Advisor
What is the average student's loan debt after graduation?
$23,000
Years it takes to complete the following degrees: Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
Associates - 2 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs
Doctorate - 8+yrs
How can you make college less expensive?
Save money!
or
Apply for scholarships!
Where you can live on campus
The dorms.