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
How old is Mr.Vega's Son?
He is 10
____________ examinations are exams offered in United States by the College Board and are taken each May by students. The tests are the culmination of year-long courses, which are typically offered at the high school level.
Advanced Placement Exam
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 are the Colleges / Univeristies that Mr. Vega attended?
Rider University
University of the Sunshine Coast
Montclair State University
A ____________ is a specialized area of study within a college major that allows students to focus on a particular area of interest.
concentration
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
The __________ is a group of eight private universities and colleges in the northeastern United States that are known for their academic excellence, social prestige, and selective admissions process.
Ivy League
Name two college entrance exams
ACT & SAT
Which staff are in a sorority/fraternity?
Clement, Jones, & Powell
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Vega
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
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 (Placement Test)
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
A unit of measurement that indicates the amount of time and work required to complete a course and earn a credit.
Credit Hour
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,