College Knowledge

Degrees

100

What is a two-year college program? 

Associate degree 

200

What is four-year program? 

Bachelor's Degree

300

What is an Associate of Arts (AA) degree? 

A two-year degree at most community colleges which emphasizes a broad focus on English, science, social sciences, arts/music, and humanities. 

400

What is an Associate of Science (AS) degree? 

A two-year degree at most community colleges which emphasizes a more directed focus on STEM subjects such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics. 

500

What is the first level of higher education (an associates or a bachelor's degree)?

Undergraduate 

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100

A grant of financial support awarded to students to help pay for education, awarded on the basis of academics, achievements, or financial need. Free $$$

Scholarships

200

What is money received from an outside source to help you pay for higher education such as grants (FAFSA), loans, and work-study programs? 

Financial Aid

300

What is the price of or payment for instruction? 

Tuition 

400

What does "FAFSA" stand for? 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

500

What is a form of financial aid that does not have to be repaid unless you withdraw?

Grants

Admission

100

What is a complete record of the courses/classes you've taken and the grades you've received? 

Official Transcript

200

What is a major? 

A specific area of study in which a student chooses to specialize. 

300

What is a fee waiver?

Students may request a fee waiver to remove payment when paying for a college application. 

400

What is a deadline you must apply by to receive priority by the admissions team (important with financial aid)? 

Priority Deadlines

500

What is an entrance exam used by most colleges/universities to make admission decisions?

ACT/SAT

Random

100

How many community colleges are in Iowa? 

15

200

What is a first-generation student? 

When one or more of your parents did not complete a 4-year degree.

300

What is dual enrollment? 

Allows high school students to take a college courses and earn both high school and college credit for approved classes. 

400

What is any transferable coursework which does not fit into a student's major or an institution's general education requirements. 

Electives

500

What is a short-term work experience that allows students the opportunity to learn and develop skills in a field? (Can be paid or unpaid)

Internship

Super Random

100

What college has a quirky tradition called “Flunk Day,” a surprise day when classes are canceled, and students participate in fun events, games, and activities around campus? 

Coe College

200

What Iowa event is one of the largest track events in the world? 

Drake Relays

300

What is the first college established in America? 

Harvard University 

400

What is the mascot for the University of California, Santa Cruz? 

Banana Slug

500

What Iowa college is one of the wealthiest small colleges in the U.S. with an endowment of over $2 billion? 

Grinnell College