College, College, College!

College Lingo

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Your main course of study

Major

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A secondary set of courses that often complements your major

Minor

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Difference between a full-time and part-time student

Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits

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Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies

Syllabus

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Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed

Adviser 

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The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes

Tuition

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Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college

 FAFSA. BONUS: What does FAFSA stand for?

3

Money for school that does not need to be paid back

Scholarship or grant

4

What are the two types of federal student loans and the difference between those two types?

Subsidized and unsubsidized. Subsidized does not start accruing interest while you're in college, unsibsidized does. 

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Name the four main types of financial aid for students

Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans

College Options

1

What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?

Associates degree

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What type of degree can you obtain at a university?

Bachelors, masters, doctorate

3

Name two differences between public and private universities?

Cost, how they are funded, often the size

4

Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma

Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate

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TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral

Associates - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs
Doctorate - 8yrs

College Prep

1

True or False: More boys go to college than girls?

False

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True or False: Students’ internship experience has been shown to be the #1 factor influencing employer hiring decisions for recent grads 

True

3

Name two college entrance exams

ACT, SAT

4

Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?

Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses

5

Name three important things you need to have ready for the admission process

College applications, entrance exam scores, FAFSA

College Fun Facts

1

What is the most common car driven by college students in the US?

Toyota Yaris

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What percentage of college students are first-generation students?

50%

3

What percentage of students took out student loans from the class of 2018

69%

4

What is the largest college in the state of PA?

Pennsylvania State University - University Park, PA

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What is the average student's loan debt after graduation?

$23,000