Types of Colleges
What does H.B.C.U. mean?
Historically Black College or University
What are advanced placement (A.P.) courses?
A class that may allow for you to earn college credit while still in high school.
What is a major?
A major is an area of study in college.
What is greek life?
Many colleges offer the opportunity to join fraternities and sororities. They are organizations that promote services to the community, leadership, unity, and strong friendships.
What is tuition?
What is an Ivy League School?
Ivy League schools are considered to be elite, have academic excellence, and be highly selective in their admissions process.
Name 4 things highly selective schools are looking for.
Challenging courses
Teacher and counselor recommendations
Extracurricular activities
A well written, insightful personal statement
Several college prep courses
A face to face interview
What does G.P.A. mean?
Grade Point Average
What is a work/study program?
Work study is part-time work for students who need financial assistance to pay for college.
What are 4 ways to pay for college?
Scholarships
Grants
Loans
Paying out of pocket
What is the difference between a public and private school?
A public school is usually funded by the state.
Private colleges are usually funded by donors and can be more costly that state colleges.
What does regular decision mean when applying to college?
Many colleges have specific deadlines which range from December 1st through February 15th, and each school may have a different deadline for your acceptance.
What is an undergraduate or bachelors degree?
A degree that is earned after four years of full-time course completion.
What does room and board mean?
A place to live and food included in the package. A fee may be associated with the room and board.
Name 5 types of living expenses for college
Housing
Meal plans
Utilities
Parking
Technology or Software purchases
Transportation
Tuition
Health Insurance
A college that is usually a two-year program, where you can earn your associates degree or certification which focuses on career readiness.
Community colleges often offer a more affordable option to take general education classes and prepare you to transfer to a four-year college or university.
What does it mean to be waitlisted?
When you are put on a waiting list.
The college may or may not accept you. During this time it is important to keep up your grades and stay out of trouble. The school wants to see that you are a serious student, and that you are continuously engaged in your academics and community.
What is a masters level degree?
A degree earned at the postgraduate level institution. These are individuals who have completed the necessary course work, practicum, or field study.
What is a resident assistant, or resident advisor (R.A.)?
A supervisor of students who live in the residence hall.
Name 3 types of costs when attending college
books
living expenses
meals
room and board
What is the difference between a college and a university?
Universities have multiples colleges within them. You may have to apply to a specific college within the university in order to obtain a particular degree.
Universities are often larger and offer more majors and degree options.
Universities offer "post graduate" work, which could include master's or post doctorate programs.
True or False: You can submit applications after the deadline for school and still get into the school? Please explain your answer.
False
The first thing a school is looking to see from you is that you are able to meet deadlines.
What does a non-matriculating student status mean?
A student...
not enrolled in a degree program
usually only taking classes on a part-time basis. this means less than 12 credit hours.
that is not eligible for financial aid
What is a flex program?
A flex program is money set aside in an account that goes towards purchasing food.
Some scholarships are renewable each year, while others are one-time awards. What is one key condition students must often meet to keep a renewable scholarship?
Maintaining a specific GPA or full-time enrollment.