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College Trivia
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Standardized test required by most colleges and universities for admittance.
What is the ACT? You'll get to take the real ACT the spring of your Junior year at school.
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What you earn when you complete a program of study after high school.
What is a DEGREE
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A payment made to support a student's education; it can be earned for good grades, exceptional essay writing, or many other achievements.
What is a SCHOLARSHIP?
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The grounds (all of the buildings) of a college or university; usually includes libraries, lecture halls, residence halls, etc.
What is a CAMPUS? If you haven't already, you'll get to visit a college campus in the spring.
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What are two colleges that are located in Nashville?
Fisk University, Vanderbilt University, Tennessee State University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Trevecca University
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Any club, team, or organized activity that a student participates in outside of class
What is an EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY? Why is this important? Colleges are looking for students to be well rounded. They want to know that you can work with others, communicate well, and have interests outside of academics.
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The degree which usually takes two years to complete; it can be earned at a community college
What is an ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE?
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The average annual income of a person with less than a high school diploma.
What is $18,186?
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A building for housing students at a college or university.
What is a DORM?
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Students normally visit these locations when visiting a campus on a college visit.
Dorm Library Student Union Academic Hall Quad
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The highest possible score that you can earn on each section of the ACT?
A 36. While we hope that students are able to achieve this score, the state of Tennessee is looking for students to score a 21. This means they are college ready.
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A degree that requires you to go to college for 4 years.
What is a BACHELOR'S degree.
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The amount of money a person will earn in their lifetime after earning a bachelor's degree.
What is $2.1 million?
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The main subject that a student focuses on or studies while in college.
What is a MAJOR? As your teacher what their major was and how they chose it!
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True or False Every college has to have a football or basketball team to be considered a college.
False! Some colleges focus on other activities to entertain their students.
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Shows colleges every class you take and grade you earn in high school; it is the official permanent record of a student's career.
What is a TRANSCRIPT?
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The two types of Bachelor's Degrees that you can earn at a college or university.
What is a BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) and a BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.)?
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The term that refers to the amount of money it costs to attend a college or university.
What is TUITION?
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A school where you learn specific trades.
What is a Vocational School? In Nashville, we have Tennessee College of Applied Technology. They have certificates in cosmetology and auto mechanics, among others.
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Students who graduate from high school in Tennessee are able to get two years of free college tuition through this program.
Tennessee Promise! It's an awesome scholarship that gives all students the ability to go to a community college or technical school for FREE. You'll sign up for it your senior year.
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The four factors that Admissions Officers consider when deciding who to accept to a college or university.
What are Grades, ACT Scores, Extracurricular Activities, and Recommendations?
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The most advanced degree that you can earn?
What is a DOCTORAL DEGREE; they usually take between 3-7 YEARS?
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How much more a person with a master's degree makes each year than a person with just a high school diploma.
What is $26,499?
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The differences between a community college and four-year college or university. (Must list at least 2)
You can only earn an Associate's Degree at Community College. Community Colleges do not offer Bachelor's Degrees, four-year colleges do. Community Colleges do not offer advanced degrees (Master's or Doctoral), most universities do. Community College is only 2 years.
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This is the oldest college in Tennessee.
Tusculum College Tusculum College is a coeducational private college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), with its main campus in the city of Tusculum, Tennessee, United States, a suburb of the town of Greeneville. It is Tennessee's oldest college and the 23rd-oldest operating college in the United States!