Your main course of study
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
What type of degree do you usually obtain at a community college?
Associates degree
How many schools should be on your college list?
8-10
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA.
What type of degree can you obtain at a university?
Bachelors, masters, doctorate
When are UC and CSU applications due? `
November 30th
Difference between a full-time and part-time student
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits
Money for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship or grant
Name two differences between public and private universities?
Cost, how they are funded, often the size
What should you be looking out for when choosing which colleges you should apply for.
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
Syllabus
What are the two types of federal student loans and the difference between those two types?
Subsidized and unsubsidized. Subsidized does not start accruing interest while you're in college, unsibsidized does.
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
When should you start working on your personal statement?
Start of senior year
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed
Advisor
Name the four main types of financial aid for students
Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans
Typically, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
Associates - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 3-4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs
Doctorate - 8yrs
What other things do Colleges look at other than grades?