College Lingo
Your main course of study
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
What are two main differences between Public and Private Universities
Campus, population size, class sizes, major/minor offerings, variety of extracurriculars, tuition costs, funding sources, and religious affiliation.
Who can you speak to get advice on colleges?
Your counselor, teachers, parents, college advisors, alumni
If the student’s cumulative GPA falls below the minimum of _____, the student will be placed on academic probation
2.0
A placement test that allows you to earn college credits without taking a college course
CLEP: College Level Examination Placement
An application students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
* Bonus question * What does FAFSA stand for?
How long does it take to get a Bachelor's degree?
four years
What should NOT be included in a college essay?
Rehash your extracurricular activities, Talk about everyone else but yourself, have a generic topic, write it like an analytical essay, Lies, start with a preamble, TMI
What is the school/program that Davis attended?
Northeastern Foundation Year
The percentage of students(freshman) who continue at school for the following year
Retention Rate
The difference between Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
The interest being paid by the Education Department while you're enrolled at least half time in college, vs Interest accruing as soon as the loan is disbursed, while students are enrolled in school
A term on your Financial aid describes how much your family is expected to help fund your college education
EFC (Estimated Family Contribution)
Name two college entrance exams
ACT & SAT
Which staff are in a sorority/fraternity?
Junior, Mercedees
a series of tests that evaluate students' skills in reading, writing, and math to help college administrators place them in courses that match their skills
Accuplacer
Is in-state or out-of-state tuition cheaper
In-state tuition
*Bonus Question* Why?
A ____________is a requirement that has to be satisfied before you can enter a class
Pre-requisite
Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses, community organizations
Hands-on training to prepare students for a specific job/skill
Trade/ technical school
This standardized test has Math, Scientific Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and English
ACT
Name the 6 ways to fund college
Grants, scholarships, work-study, student loans, Savings, Military
What is the next degree you can earn after completing your Bachelor's degree (typically 2 years)
A Master's/graduate degree.
Name six important things you need to have ready for the admission process?
College applications, test scores, letters of recommendation, Essay, FAFSA, transcripts, resume
At most 4-year schools, How many credits do you need to graduate
120 credits
allows students and advisors to run coursework through curriculum(your major) and track academic progress towards graduation
This will have all of your courses needed to take in order to graduate with a specific degree
What are four types of scholarships ( NOT names but TYPES)
During our activity Campus Life, what are four areas of campus life?
Resident Halls, Student Activities/Clubs,Athletics, Health, Student Support (Career Services, Counseling, Academic Support), Study Abroad, Greek Life
After high school, list three options that can help you achieve your lifelong goals.
college/university, community college, trade school, military, career
What is the difference between high school and college?
class schedules, living on campus, class size, course work, capstone, transportation,