College Basics
Admission Process
Financial Aid
Campus Life
Majors/Degree
100

This term describes a college or university’s policy of accepting any high school graduate, regardless of grades or test scores

Open Admissions

100

This piece of writing is often required as part of the college application and helps admissions officers assess your character.

Personal Essay or Statement

100

This form is the standard federal form used to apply for financial aid for college in the U.S.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

100

This person on campus is typically responsible for overseeing and assisting students in a dormitory

Resident Assistant (RA) or Resident Advisor

100

The highest degree given in the United States

What is a Doctorate Degree
200

Taking up two separate courses and graduating with two different degrees

What is a Double Major

200

These are the two main components of a college application that showcase a student’s academic achievements and extracurricular activities

Transcript and Letters of Recommendation

200

This type of financial aid does not need to be repaid after graduation

Scholarships and Grants

200

These events are often held at the beginning of the school year to welcome new students to campus

Orientation

200

In this field of study, students learn about ecosystems and how to protect biodiversity while managing natural resources sustainably.

Environmental Science

300

This is the number of years typically required to complete an undergraduate degree at a U.S. college

Four years

300

Name the standardized test that is an alternative to the SAT

 ACT (American College Testing)

300

This is the name of the federal student aid program that provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses

Federal Work-Study Program

300

This term describes the programs and facilities available to students that support their well-being and academic success outside of the classroom

Student Services

300

This major involves the study of algorithms and data structures, and it’s essential for developing software and applications.

Computer Science

400

This type of degree is awarded by a community college

Associate’s Degree

400

This is the name of the common online application used by over 900 colleges and universities to streamline the college admission process

The Common Application

400

The grant awarded to some students after filling out the FAFSA

What is the Pell Grant

400

Housing provided to on-campus students.

What is a Dorm

400

Students in this discipline explore the mysteries of the mind and behavior, often conducting experiments and statistical analysis.

 Psychology

500

At most 4 year schools, you need 120 _______ to graduate

What is credit hours

500

The HARDEST school you'll apply to is called the what?

What is your DREAM School

500

This federal loan program offers low-interest loans to students and parents to help pay for the cost of a student’s education after high school

Federal Direct Loan Program

500

This term refers to the programs and organizations that are run by students themselves, offering social, professional, and academic activities outside of the classroom

Student Organizations

500

This challenging major focuses on the design and construction of aircraft and spacecraft, requiring strong skills in physics and mathematics.

Aerospace Engineering