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
A secondary school teaching a skilled trade.
Trade School
_______ ________ 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
An application students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA
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What does FAFSA stand for?
How long does it take to get a Bachelor's degree?
four years
A qualification awarded to students upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university.
WHAT IS A DEGREE?
At most 4-year institutions, How many credits are required for graduation?
120 Credits
What are two types of doctorate degrees available to earn?
Academic (Research-Oriented)
Professional (Application-Oriented)
A _________ is a lump sum of money that a student receives from the federal government, their state government, or a private company, which they can use toward tuition or other school expenses. However, they must pay that money back after graduation, plus interest.
Student Loan
A _______ is a narrower field of study within a major that allows you to specialize in a deeper level of your field and further customize your learning.
Concentration
Name two college entrance exams
ACT & SAT
An official report given by a college/school which contains official records of an individual student. It will list time attended, subjects studied, grades received, and special awards/recognition.
Transcript
an academic program taken at the undergraduate level (the first stage after secondary school). It aims to give students the basic technical and academic knowledge and transferable skills they need to go on to employment or further study in their chosen field.
Associates Degree
This award is a need-based form of financial aid. This award allows you to find a job, usually on campus, and work to earn your award. Just like any other job, you are paid for the number of hours you work, but you are restricted from working more than 19 hours per week or earning more than your award amount.
Work Study
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
What is the governing body for collegiate athletics.
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
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
What Ivy League university requires students to pass a swim test before earning their diploma?
Cornell University
The _____ is an American collegiate athletic conference, that comprises of private research universities in the Northeastern United States.
*Double Points*
How many are there?
Ivy League
What are four types of scholarships ( NOT names but TYPES)
This document contains pertinent course information such as instructor contact information, meeting times, exam dates, course expectations, and assignments. These are usually distributed the first day of class and are available on your class webpage or submission site.
Syllabus
After high school, list three options that can help you achieve your lifelong goals.
college/university, community college, trade school, military, career
The _____________________________ of 1974 is a United States federal law that governs the access to educational information and records by public entities such as potential employers, publicly funded educational institutions, and foreign governments.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
FERPA