College Terms
Mascots
Name That College
Applications
Beyond College
100
ONE difference between a college and a university is...
Generally, universities are larger institutions that may include multiple colleges and offer graduate degrees, while colleges are often smaller and may focus primarily on undergraduate education.
100
Name the East Coast college whose mascot is this:
What is Duke University?
100
This university is in the heart of Manhattan (New York City), and is especially well known for business, performing arts, and its purple-and-white identity.
What is NYU or New York University?
100
Name 2 things that are typically required in a college application.
What are: grades/transcript, activities, essays, recommendations, test scores, personal information.
100
Name TWO alternatives to a traditional four-year college.
What is trade school, community college, apprenticeship, certificate program, military, gap year, employment, etc.?
200
The differences between a major and minor are...
What is a major is your primary area of study (usually about 2/3 of the courses you'll take); a minor is a secondary, smaller area of study (sometimes only requiring 5-6 classes).
200
This mascot is from the West Coast:
What is USC (or the University of Southern California)?
200
This university has locations in Savannah, Atlanta, and other global locations and is known for programs in animation, fashion, graphic design, architecture, film, and other creative fields. It's nickname is "SCAD." What college is it?
Savannah College of Art & Design
200
This is the date by which a college requires an application to be submitted.
What is application deadline?
200
TRUE or FALSE: I can only apply to 1 option (4-year college or trade school/apprenticeship) after high school.
FALSE! You can apply to multiple options and then decide in the spring which way you want to go.
300
Name 1 person or place to go to if you are struggling in a college class.
What is professor, academic advisor, tutoring center, writing center - any campus support option.
300
Name the college whose mascot this is:
What is the University of Texas at Austin?
300
This university is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and is known for its beautiful mountain views, outdoor recreation, and athletic teams called the Buffs. What college is it?
CU Boulder (University of Colorado)
300
A test-optional does not require this to apply.
Test scores - SAT or ACT
300
What are TWO things I typically need to get a job?
What are a resume, application, interview, experience, etc.?
400
This is the degree you earn from graduating from a 4-year college.
What is a Bachelor's degree?
400
Though the mascot is an ibis, like you see here, the teams from this college are known by another name:
What is the University of Miami?
400
You might forget that this academy is also a college! Located in upstate New York, students are also called cadets and graduates become officers in the Army, alongside earning a college degree.
West Point / US Military Academy
400
This is an online application platform that allows students to apply to multiple participating colleges using one main application.
What is the Common Application?
400
This is a period of time between high school and the next stage of education, training, or employment used intentionally for experiences such as work, travel, service, or exploration.
What is a gap year?
500
If a student earning a Master's degree is called a graduate student, what is the term for a student earning a Bachelor's degree?
What is undergraduate?
500
This beloved mascot is from a university in the Northeast.
What is Syracuse University?
500
This Boston music college has educated Grammy winners, jazz legends, film composers, and pop stars. Alumni include John Mayer, Charlie Puth, St. Vincent, and Esperanza Spalding. What college is it?
Berklee College of Music
500
This is a binding application plan where a student agrees to enroll if admitted, subject to the college's terms and financial aid considerations. It also has a unique deadline that is typically between October 15-December 1.
What is Early Decision?
500
This is a structured program combining paid on-the-job training with related instruction.
What is an apprenticeship?