Vocabulary
A college student's primary, required field of study representing the main focus of their degree.
What is a Major?
A Phd (Doctorate Degree) is the high academic degree you can earn.
True.
Typically 4–7+ years after a Bachelor's degree.
The credential you earn when you successfully complete all your required high school credits and graduate. It is the starting point for almost every career path.
What is a High School Diploma?
CUNY schools are The State Universities of New York.
False.
CUNY schools are the City Universities of New York. Not the whole state.
Ex: Baruch, Brooklyn College, & Hunter College
A college where your GPA, test scores, and credentials are above the school's typical admitted student. You feel very confident you will get in.
What is a Safety School?
A 2-year college degree typically earned at a community college. It is the most affordable way to start college.
What is an Associate's Degree?
CUNY community college tuition is among the most expensive in the entire country.
False.
It is among the most affordable in the entire country — a great option for NYC students!
A college where your GPA and credentials closely match the school's typical admitted student. You have a good chance of being admitted.
What is a Target School?
An optional, secondary, and less intense field that complements the major.
What is a minor?
After high school, you can go to a community college for two years, get an Associate's degree, then transfer to a 4-year college to continue toward a Bachelor's degree.
True.
A college where your GPA and credentials are below or at the lower end of what the school typically accepts. Admission is possible but less certain .
What is a reach school?
A 4-year college degree. It is the most common degree employers require for professional jobs.
What is a Bachelor's Degree?
The Types of Degrees are:
1.High School Diploma
2.Bachelor's Degree (4 years)
3.Associate Degree (2 years)
4. Doctoral / Post-Doctoral Degree (3–7+ years after Bachelor's
False.
1.High School Diploma
2. Associate Degree (2 years)
3. Bachelor's Degree (4 years)
4. Master's Degree (1–2 years after Bachelor's)
5. Doctoral / Post-Doctoral Degree (3–7+ years after Bachelor's
How many schools should you apply to when building your College List?
10-20 schools.