College Prep 101 JEOPARDY!

Types of Colleges

100

How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?

Four years (or more!)

200

How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?

Two years

300

This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmotology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.

Technical College. Examples: Hennepin Tech, Anoka Tech, etc.

400

these types of schools have a higher initial tuition 

What is private? 

500

Ivy Tech is an example of this

What is a community college? 

Paying for College

100

What is room & board?

Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.

200

What is the difference between a loan and a grant?

Grants typically come from the government, based on a student's financial need or background. Scholarships come from many sources and students must apply individually to scholarships.

300

List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.

Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc. (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)

400

The difference between a federal and private student loan

subsidized or not

loan forgiveness opportunities

Eligibility

Interest rate

500

This type of aid is awarded based on merit, athleticism, or need and does not need paid back.  

What is a scholarship? 

The Military

100

The test needed to get into the military

What is the ASVAB? 

200

What are the terms for full-time and part-time service? 

What are active duty and reserve? 

300

What paths of school could be taken to qualify as an officer? 

ROTC; Academy; Officer Candidate School; or other degree

400

List  3 military benefits

Education Paid For

Speciality Training

Health & Dental Care

Room & Board

Travel opportunities

Predictable pay checks and work

500

Name 4 branches of the military.  

Army

Marines

Navy

Coast Guard

Air Force

Space Force

Enrollment & Classes

100

classes that students can choose outside of required core subjects

What are electives? 

200

exams used to place students in courses that match their level of competency

What are placement tests? 

300

a course that must be taken prior to taking another course

What are prerequisites? 

400

Name three parts of a college application. 

Application

Transcript

Letter of Reference

Test Scores

Essay

500

Explain to factors that should be considered when choosing a college. 

Is my major available there?

Cost & Financial Aid

Location- In-State, Out-of-State

Admission Requirements/Selectivity

Misc College

100

This type of degrees if earned after a bachelor's degree

What is a graduate degree? 

200

A graduate degree like a PhD must be earned at this type of school

What is a university? 

300

Another name for a dorm

What is a residence hall? 

400

A measure of how difficult is is to get into a college

What is selectivity? 

500

FAFSA stands for this

Free Application for Federal Student Aid