Vocabulary
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What is the degreed called that requires 4 years of college?
Name a PUBLIC university in Iowa
Iowa State, Iowa, UNI, ETC.
When do students in high school typically take the SAT/ACT?
Jr or Sr year
Money is given to you based on financial need
What is tuition?
The money you pay to attend college.
What is the graduate degree that usually follows a bachelor's degree?
Masters
What is the land that the college and its buildings sit on called?
Campus
What is the ACT?
College enterance exam / Standardized test
What is the money that students can borrow for college called?
Student Loan
What is a transcript?
A record of the classes that you have taken, when you took them, and the grade.
What is usually earned at a community college?
Associates Degree
What is is called when you sign up for a specific college class?
Register
When should you apply for college?
Sr Year / As early as possible
Who should you contact regarding your financial aid package?
Your college's finacial aid officer/advisor
What is a work-study?
What degree usually follows a master's degree?
Doctorate
What is an intramural sport?
sports competed in by the general student body
How many colleges should you apply to?
3. First option, the second option, and a backup option.
What is the expect family contribuiton?
This is the amount of money a family can reasonably be expected to contribute. This is figured out when you file fasfa.
What is a prerequisite in college?
A class/classes that you must take before you can register for a certain class or program. (Ex - biology 1 -> biology 2)
What degree is usually earned at a vocational or trade school?
Applied Science Degree
What is the place called where students live on campus?
Dorms/Dormitories
What is the title of the person that comes from a specific college to talk to students at the high school?
College Rep
This is considered "free money" but may have requirements to recieve and may have to be maintained in order to keep it.
Scholarship(s)