Types of Colleges
Paying for College
Who? What? Where?
What's your major?
Advanced Degrees
100

How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?

What is four years (or more!)

100

This is the amount of money that colleges charge for instruction and attendance. 

What is tuition?

100

This is the program that works with students to improve grades at Eric Solorio High School.

What is the Academic Support Center or Mr. Ochoa?

100

True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.

What is False!

100

How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?

What is between 8 and 12 years!

200

How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?

What is two years.

200

The difference between a loan and a grant.

What is free money verses money that needs to be paid back?

200

This is where the counselors are located.

What is room 122?

200

True or false: "pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many colleges

What is False. Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for Medical or Law school.

200

How long is a normal Master's degree?

What is two - three years beyond a Bachelor's degree.

300

This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmetology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.

What is a Vocational/Technical College. Examples: Hennepin Tech, Anoka Tech, etc.

300

List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.

What are books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc? (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)

300

In high school, this person will work closely with you to select the best classes to meet graduation requirements, navigate the college application process and help with any personal or social issues.

What are Counselors?

300

Name 3 majors you can go into as a college student.

What is...

300

Name two reasons you might want to get a Master's degree someday.

Examples: allows you to teach at certain institutions; allows for better pay; allows for promotions; allows for a deeper exploration of a subject you love; allows you to work toward a Doctorate

400

Name 2 Chicago City Colleges?

What is Wright, Daley, Malcolm X, Truman, Kennedy King, Harold Washington, Olive Harvey

400

The average cost of a private college or university.

What is $30,000 per year.

400

You can find this person in room 222.

Who is Mr. Ochoa? 

400

This is the subject or field of study you select in college which helps prepare you for your career.

What is a major?

400

High school principals typically have what type of degree?

What is a Masters or PhD in Education?

500

These schools are funded by donations and Tuition. Give an example for bonus

What is a private school? What is Loyola, DePaul, Northwestern?

500

This money is available from the state, college, and US Department of Education to help pay for college.

What is Financial Aid?

500

These individuals are located in the Library. 

Who are the College and Career Coaches?

500

This is your secondary field of study, and does not require as many classes as a Major.

What is a Minor?

500

This is what you need to submit to colleges for admission consideration. 

What is a college application.