Nc college history
This university's mascot is a pickaxe-wielding miner, but its biggest claim to fame might be the myth that it sits atop an abandoned gold mine.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte)
Which type of college/university is funded by the local and state governments?
Public college/university.
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Before you go
Sometimes students with GPAs of ____-____ will be waitlisted to see if they can pull up their grades in a semester.
2.0-2.4
Perched in the mountains, this school is so dedicated to its outdoor-loving reputation that it literally cancelled classes for a snowboarding competition.
Appalachian State University
How many Ivy League schools are there?
8 (Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale)
Find out about housing. What are the options for transfer students?
While you're there
What is a brief description of company culture?
An organization’s values, ethics, vision, behaviors and work environment.
This university has won more NCAA basketball championships than any other school in the state and once had a student set a couch on fire to celebrate a victory.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Which type of college doesn't require general education classes?
Vocational-Technical & Career College
Take some time to “rate” your visit. What did you like best? What questions do you still have
After the visit
Don't be afraid to apply to "______" colleges.
dream
This college produced an NBA legend who was once too small to get recruited by big schools but later became one of the greatest shooters of all time.
Davidson College (Stephen Curry)
What is the difference between universities and colleges?
Colleges typically focus on undergrads, while universities focus on undergraduates and graduates.
Talk with students about their experiences. If you take a tour, ask the guides any questions you may have
While you're there
Don't rule out colleges early because of the ____
cost
This university is recognized as the first public university in the United States, having opened its doors to students in 1795.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Most Liberal Arts colleges are private and focus on......
Undergraduates
Find out if you can attend an actual class
Before you go
Avoid choosing a college based on your favorite _____ ______, or where your ______ go
athletic team, friends