Vocab
A record of all the classes taken and the grades earned in them.
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The degree that usually requires 4 years of college and earned from a university
Bachelor's Degree
Name 3 public universities in Washington State.
University of Washington, University of Washington Bothell, University of Washington Tacoma, Washington State University, Washington State University Tri-Cities, Washington State University Vancouver, Washington State University Spokane Campus, Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, The Evergreen State College
The students that GEAR UP serves here at KM
10th graders who went to Mill Creek, Meridian, or Meeker Middle School in 8th grade
The government forms that must be completed to be eligible for grants, loans, and scholarships
FAFSA and WAFSA
On-Campus university accommodations for room/board.
Dorms
The degree typically earned at a community college
Associate's Degree
Semesters or quarters
The school year(s) that students typically take the SAT or ACT
During junior and senior year (usually junior)
Work Study
All costs associated with attending college such as tuition/fees, housing/food, books, transportation, and personal expenses
Cost of Attendance (COA)
The degree that is typically earned at a vocational or trade schoool
Applied Science Degree
Prerequisite/Pre-req
2 staff members at KM that help with college and career access?
Mrs. Enciso and Mrs. Klem
The difference between grants and scholarships
Grants are given based on financial need and scholarships are based on exceptional performances
A scholarship program that nearly all GEAR UP Students are enrolled in that covers a significant portion of tuition at Washington colleges as well as an allowance for textbooks
A 2-ish year degree that allows specialization in a field that is typically completed following a bachelor's degree
Master's Degree
A program offered at KM that allows you take college courses during high school, achieving both an Associate's degree and a High School degree upon graduation
Running Start
The 4 camps GEAR UP is offering this summer
Husky Leadership Academy: Stats for Storytelling
NanoCamp
NatureBridge
Husky Leadership Academy: Clean Energy City Planners
The financial aid officer at the college
A free online database of scholarships for Washington residents and students planning to attend college in Washington state
Washboard
The degree granted from a graduate program that involves intensive research and defending a dissertation
Doctorate Degree
A place on campus where students can hang out, host games/activities/clubs, study, or get food
Student Union
These three things are useful to put on a resume if you have no previous jobs
Extracurriculars, skills, and volunteer experience
The priority deadline for submitting FAFSA