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
What college did Ms.Paul attend for his bachelor's degree?
(Bonus)
*What degree did she earn?*
FAU University
_______ ________ 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
* Bonus question * 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?
A _____ university is a university that is committed to _____ as a central part of its mission. _____ institutions can either be public or private.
Research
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
What are the KEY DIMENSIONS OF COLLEGE READINESS?
Academic Preparedness
College Knowledge
Academic Tenacity
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
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
The _____ is an American collegiate athletic conference, that comprises eight private research universities in the Northeastern United States.
Ivy League
What are four types of scholarships ( NOT names but TYPES)
What was the first HBCU?
*TRIPLE SCORE*
When was it founded ?
After high school, list three options that can help you achieve your lifelong goals.
college/university, community college, trade school, military, career
What are the 5 SOFT SKILLS (Other key dimensions in College Readiness)
Communication
Time Management
Money Management
Critical Thinking
Taking constructive criticism and feedback