Things to do while in middle/high school
Applying to college
You got accepted...but now what?
Misc. college terms
College Campus terms
100

What is it called when you visit a college to learn more about it? 

Campus Tour 

100

What type of paper do you write when applying for scholarships?

Personal Essay 

100

What is something that you can apply for to help pay for college? 

Scholarship 

100

What is a 2-year college?

Community College 

100

Where do students live on campus?

Dorms/Residence Halls 

200

What is something that students can do to give back to their community and is required in order to receive Tennessee Promise? 


Volunteering/Community Service 

200

Where can you go to apply to more then one college at a time?

TN Direct Admissions

200

What is the government form that must be completed in order to help you pay for college?  

FAFSA

200

What is a 4-year college?

University  

200

What is the land on which a college is built called?

Campus 

300

What is a college entrance exam that students generally take during their junior and/or senior year?

ACT/SAT

300

What is a document that shows your grades that is included with the college application or sent shortly after applying? 

Transcript 

300

What is money students can borrow to go to college?

Student Loans 

300

What does "GPA" stand for?

Grade Point Average 

300

What is a service that is offered to students who would like extra help with schoolwork or study skills?

Tutoring Services 

400

What are activities that are outside of the regular school curriculum that students can pick to become involved in? 


Extracurricular Activities

400

What can you do if you start college and decide you do not like it there and want to go to a different college next semester?

Transfer 

400

Who do you call for an emergency on campus? 

Campus Safety/Public Safety/Campus Police 

500

There are how many semesters in a typical school year when you are in college? 

Two

500

What is a good place to go on campus if you are having a hard time or need help? 

Counseling Services