College 101
College Dollars
High School & College Terms
College Prep
Acronyms
100
Your main course of study
What is your MAJOR?
100
The amount the college/university charges you for classes
What is TUITION?
100
A document that includes courses taken, grades, & GPA
What is a TRANSCRIPT?
100
Tests that measures students knowledge in core subject that colleges may require before granting admission, usually taken in 11th grade
What is the ACT or SAT?
100
STEM
What is SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, & MATH?
200
Place where you live on campus
What is a DORM?
200
Money offered to a student based on academic achievement, athletics, or other criteria that does NOT have to be paid back
What is a SCHOLARSHIP or GRANT?
200
A document that a teacher/professor gives you that outlines class expectations & policies, grading systems, textbooks, and assignments
What is a SYLLABUS?
200
An event where students can learn about many different schools, their majors, financial aid, and the college experience
What is a COLLEGE FAIR?
200
GPA
What is GRADE POINT AVERAGE?
300
A secondary course of study that often complements your major
What is a MINOR?
300
Money offered to a student to pay for college expenses that must be paid back
What is a STUDENT LOAN?
300
Temporary job role often related to career interests that may be required for graduation. Could be paid or unpaid.
What is an INTERNSHIP?
300
A document that some colleges require for admission that summarizes your skills, experiences, and accomplishments
What is a RESUME?
300
HBCU
What is HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE & UNIVERSITIES?
400
A student who takes between 12-18 credits is called this
What is a FULL-TIME STUDENT?
400
What students fill out in order to receive financial aid
What is FAFSA?
400
A required course that has to be taken and passed before you can enter another class
What is a PREREQUISITE?
400
Courses you can take in high school to earn college credit
What are DUAL ENROLLMENT or AP COURSES?
400
RA
What is RESIDENT ASSISTANT/ADVISOR?