College/University Majors
Types of Degrees
College/University Institutions
Financial Support
Miscallaneous
100
Students often major in this area of study if they are interested in the Pre- Med track.
What is Biology?
100
A 4 year degree that consists of a major in the liberal Arts
What is a Bachelors of Art?
100
You receive an associate's degree from this two year institution. They can be public or private.
What is a Community College?
100
This form is prepared annually by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid, which includes but not limited to scholarships, grants and loans.
What is The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
100
These tests are standardized and widely used for college admissions.
What is SAT or ACT ?
200
This math course is needed for various majors such as Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering, etc.
What is Calculus?
200
Referred to by the acronym (BFA), this undergraduate degree focuses specifically on the study of various fields within art and design.
What is a Bachelors of Fine Arts ?
200
These educational institutions are located inside of New York City's five boroughs. You can earn a bachelor degree at these institutions. A third of the funding for these institutions comes from the city's budget.
What is The City University of New York (CUNY)?
200
This/these program(s) provides academic support and financial assistance to young people who might not meet all the traditional College admissions criteria, but show promise of succeeding in College or University.
What is Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge Program (SEEK), Higher Education Oppurtunity Program(HEOP), Educational Oppurtunity Program (EOP)?
200
This document attests to your qualities as a student and individual, giving a college insight more into you as a person. This is normally written by your Teacher or Guidance Counselor.
What is a Recommendation Letter?
300
This area of study requires predominantly math courses.
What is Engineering?
300
An undergraduate degree that requires taking additional credits, allows for specializing within the chosen major, and tends to apply to science and technical fields, like nursing, math, physics, and computer sciences.
What is a Bachelors of Science?
300
These educational institutions are located within New York State.You can earn a Bachelors Degree at these institutions. They are funded by the state.
What is The State University of New York (SUNY)?
300
This program is funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to reduce financial barriers for students from minority or underrepresented backgrounds, who display high academic and leadership potential, along with significant financial needs.This program will support the unmet costs of College/University, through providing financial assistance that ultimately results in full rides to the accepted institution.
What is the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program?
300
An application that provides a platform outlining your general information, so you can apply to multiple schools and pay a one time, set fee.
What is the Common App?
400
Barack Obama graduated with this degree from Columbia University.
What is Political Science?
400
The advanced degree that usually takes two years to complete and allows for majoring in either the arts, sciences, or business.
What is a Masters Degree?
400
These educational institution are located across the world. They are for-profit institutions that make the bulk of their money from tuition and donations.
What is a Private College or University?
400
A scholar of this foundation receives a four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarship to its partnered colleges and universities.
What is Posse Foundation?
400
Courses/classes that must be taken regardless of chosen major?
What is general education or core courses?
500
Stephenie Meyers graduated with this degree from Brigham Youngs University.
What is English?
500
The type of Post-Graduate Degree that allows for specialization across the business field.
What is a Masters of Business Administration (MBA)?
500
These type of educational institutions are Post-High School, and require a High School Diploma or GED education. They provide education on technical skills required to perform the task of a particular and specific job.
What is a Vocational School?
500
An example of financial assistance opportunities for College/University that is provided by an organization at your school?
What is a Global Kids Scholarship?
500
What is an important factor to consider besides financial aid, tuition, and available programs when deciding on which college/university to attend?
What is school culture?