College Basics
This type of college is more affordable than four-year colleges or universities.
What is a community college
Certain programs at JCC can be done in person or ______.
What is online. JCC has over 15 programs that can be completed fully online!
This is the amount of money charged for classes at a college.
What is tuition
Developing this habit now, turning work on time and staying organized, will be critical in college.
What is time management.
Classes in college are taught by _________.
What is professors
JCC offers over 60 degrees. Some are made for transferring and others are made for entering the _______.
What is workforce.
This percentage shows how many students are admitted out of all who apply.
What is the acceptance rate.
These activities outside of class can strengthen future college applications.
What are extracurricular activities. Ex. sports, clubs, student government.
What is a scholarship or grant
JCC's mascot is this type of mythical bird.
What is a jayhawk.
This official document lists all the classes a student has taken and the grades earned.
What is a transcript.
Exploring careers early helps students better understand this future college decision.
What is a major.
This term describes a class that is required for all students, regardless of their major.
What is a general education requirement or core requirement
Graduating in the top 20% of your graduating class makes you eligible for this scholarship at JCC.
The Unified Student Assistance Scholarship or USA. Eligible students are able to attend JCC for up to four semesters tuition free.
This federal form helps determine how much financial aid you can receive.
What is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
This type of high school class may allow students to earn college credit early.
AP (Advanced Placement) or College Connections (JCC Dual Enrollment courses)
This term describes the subject you choose to focus on most during college.
What is major.
JCC was founded in _____.
What is 1950.
This document outlines a college course's rules, assignments, grading policy, and schedule.
What is a syllabus.
Meeting with this high school staff member can help students plan courses, activities, and future college goals.
Who is a school guidance counselor.