College Knowledge
High School
MDC & Campus Life
Careers & Future
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100

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

100

What does GPA stand for?

Grade Point Average

100

What is the mascot of Miami Dade College?

Shark (Finn)

100

What do you call someone who owns their own business?

Entrepreneur

100

What is a teacher called in a college setting?

Professor

200

What is a "major" in college?

Student's primary field of study / career pathway 


200

What is the name of the document found in the student portal that allows you to see your GPA?

GradTrack

200

How many campuses does Miami Dade College have?

8

200

What is the name of a document that shows your skills and work experience?

Resume

200

What is the name of the test(s) many students take to get into college?

ACT/ SAT

300

What does it mean to be a "full-time" college student?

Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours 

300

How many times in the school year does GradTrack get updated to show current GPA?

2

300

Who is Miami Dade College's current College President?

Madeline Pumariega

300

What is a short-term work experience related to a career?

Internship

300

What do you call an event where companies come to campus to talk to students about jobs?

Career Fair

400

What is the term for a required class you must take before another class on your pathway? 

Pre-requisite

400

During what two months does GradTrack get updated?

January and June

400

What is the name of the MDC student portal?

MDConnect

400

What do you call money you earn from working?

Salary / Wages

400

What is the document called that shows all your high school grades?

Transcript

500

What do you call a degree you typically earn after 2 years of College? 

Associate's Degree

500

How many Community Services hours are needed to graduate from high school?

100

500

What office helps students plan their schedules and choose classes?

Academic Advising 

500

What do you call a list of things you want to achieve in your life?

Goals

500

New Student Center, Advisement, and Financial Aid are part of this division...Student Services or Academic Services?

Student Services