Types of Colleges
How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
Four years (or more!)
What is room and board?
Extra costs involved with on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.
What are the names of the standardized tests used for college admission?
SAT and ACT
True or False: You must know what you want to study before entering college.
False!
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
Two years
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Grants are free money that you don't need to pay back. Loans are borrowed money.
What is a resume?
A resume is a list of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experiences.
True or False: "Pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many colleges.
False. Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for Medical or Law school.
Another name of your main area of study in college
Major
What is a secondary school that teaches trade skills?
Trade school
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Examples: books, housing, parking, health insurance, etc.
These exams can exempt you from having to take further entry level college exams. Especially if you score a 3, 4, or 5!
What is an AP exam? (Advanced Placement Exam)
What are the subjects on the SAT?
Math, English and Writing
A college student who has not received a Bachelor's degree
What is an undergraduate?
Name two examples of a trade school degree.
Electrician, plumber, welder, mechanic, etc.
What's the average price of a private college in the US?
$34,500
A copy of your official record of grades and courses from time of entrance to the end of the last semester
What is a transcript?
Why are the A-G requirements important?
They are required for admission, most UC's and CSU's.
This is the B category of the A-G requirements, and requires that student partake in reading, writing, and analyzing.
What is English?
Give one example of a public university and a private university in California.
Public: Any UC's and CSU's
Private: Santa Clara, Stanford, USC, etc.
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is a personal statement?
A personal statement is a chance for admissions committees to get to know you: your goals and passions, what you'll bring to the program, and what you're hoping to get out of the program.
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science -- the separation has to do with a program's area of focus.
Private Universities are the only institutes that require these types of documents that give teachers and or administrators an opportunity to help a student stand out. UC and CSU's do not require these.
What is a letter of recommendation?