Admissions
The 1st requirement that colleges and universities look for in a student
What is a Transcript
(This is important to see GPA and the rigor in your academics)
The award granted after completing a four year college university program.
What is Bachelor's Degree
The types of institutions
What is Public and Private
The biggest cost to attend school
What is Tuition
The financial support Colorado provides to undergraduate students which deducts cost to their tuition
What is the College Opportunity Fund (COF)
The College Opportunity Fund—referred to as COF—is Colorado's way of providing financial support for resident undergraduate students. COF was created by the Colorado Legislature and signed into law in May 2004 by Gov. Bill Owens.
Currently COF deducts $94/credit hour @ a Public school
$47/credit hour @ a Prive school
The 2nd requirement that colleges and universities look for in an incoming student.
What is SAT or ACT score
The award granted after completing a two year college program
What is an Associate Degree
Is funded by the alumni
What is Private Institutions
What you pay an institution when you are from another state.
What are Out of State Tuition and Fees
Two year institutions
(Name one)
What are Community Colleges
(Front Range Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Red Rocks Community College, Pikes Peak Community College)
The 3rd requirement that colleges and universities look for in an incoming student.
What are Application Requirements
An occupational training program where a student gains practical experience under supervision.
What is Internship
Another name for a graduate
What is Alumni
What you pay an institution when you are attending school in your state of residency
What are In State Tuition and Fees
Four year institutions
What is University
GPA stands for
What is Grade Point Average
The most advanced degree a person can receive after many years of school
What is Doctoral Degree
Institution funded by state and local government
What is Public Institution
Money for education provided by the government, schools, or private donors, which do not have to be repaid.
What are Grants
Your area of study in college or a university
What is a Major
SAT stands for
What is Scholastic Aptitude Test
A combination of hands-on work with classroom learning. (While learning, you are applying what you learn through your work)
Apprenticeships
This is very important when considering a university. It could greatly affect the range of majors offered, extracurricular activities, and the amount of personal attention you will receive from instructors.
What is Campus Size
Money for education awarded to students because of their need, or academic or athletic achievement
What are Scholarships
The person whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree.
What is a First Generation College Student