Degrees
A 2-year degree offered at a community college
What is an Associate's Degree
The acronym for this is FAFSA
What is Free Application for Federal Student Aid
These are two college admissions exams
What are ACT and SAT
An outline of the important information about a course provided by the professor
What is Syllabus
There are colleges in every state in the U.S.
(True) Every state has at least one college or university as well as a community college.
An undergraduate degree offered by 4-year colleges & universities
What is a Bachelor's Degree
Financial aid money that does not need to be paid back
What are Grants and/or Scholarships
Students usually take a college admissions exam during this year of high school
What is Junior Year/11th Grade
A student who lives at home and drives to college/university everyday
What is a Commuter Student
You should ask anyone for a recommendation letter for your college application
(False) You should ask a trusted adult who knows you well and is familiar with your strengths and activities you are involved in.
This is the name of a degree you receive from a selective program, which includes writing a thesis and specializing in one area within your field.
What is a Master's Degree
Money that is given to a student based on financial need and must be repaid with interest
What is a Loan
A college student who is enrolled in 12 credits or more per semester
What is a Full-time Student
Students can travel and take courses in another country and still receive college credits
What is Study Abroad
You do not have to start preparing for college until your senior year of high school
(False) It is never too early to start preparing for college.
This is an advanced degree that takes at least 8 years after high school to attain. It requires intense research and is highly selective.
What is a Doctorate's Degree
A part time job for students on campus that allows them to earn wages
What is Federal Work Study
A list of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experiences
What is a Resume
A college student who is pursuing either a 2 or 4-year degree
What is an Undergraduate Student
Scholarships are only available directly through colleges and universities
(False) Although colleges and universities may award scholarships, there are many scholarship opportunities available through private and public organizations as well
This is an advanced degree for a specific career, such as medicine, law, or pharmacy.
What is a Professional Degree
An essay that helps college admissions counselors learn about your goals, background, and why you want to attend their school
What is a Personal Statement
A student who has earned a Bachelor’s Degree and is pursuing additional education in a specific field
What is a Graduate Student
You need to know what your major is before starting college
(False) You don’t need to know exactly what you’re going to study when you apply. However, it is helpful to have an idea of what you want to study.