College Lingo
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor/concentration
the leftover money from your financial aid after all tuition and fees are paid for
refund check
How long is a standard associates degree program?
2 years
What is the highest SAT score?
1600
What is the most popular college major?
Buisness
what is the highest position of authority in a college or university?
president
What is a RA and what does it stand for?
resident assistant are students who work in the dorm
What is a commuter student?
A student who lives off campus
An event you can attend to ask questions directly to college representatives.
College fair
Name 5 Ivy League Schools
Brown , Columbia , Princeton , UPenn , Yale
a document from a professor that outlines all the essential information for a course laid out for the whole semester
syllabus
A college prepaid account for purchasing meals on campus
Meal plan
Name two differences between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, often the size
Which immunization (vaccine) is required to attend on campus classes?
meningitis
The "F" in "FAFSA" means this
What is "Free"?
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
How many credit hours are considered full time in college?
12
A program that allows students to earn money while working on campus to help pay educational expenses.
work study
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your high school diploma
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
new student orientation
What is the largest university in the USA by student enrollment?
Arizona State University
a formal warning in college that a students grades are below the required standard
academic probation
Which university has the most valuable sports program?
Ohio State
Name 3 Fraternities
Alpha Phi Alpha
Kappa Alpha Psi
Omegi Psi Phi
What does ACT stand for?
American college testing
Name a graduate entrance exam
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
Law school Admissions Test (LSAT)
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)