Degree Decoder
College Lingo
Senior Year Things
Upward Bound BABY!
random lol
100
What degree takes on average 2 years to earn?
Associates Degree!
100
Having a Major in college means what?
Having a field of study or a main concentration/focus
100
TRUE OR FALSE: Applying to college happens after you graduate high school
FALSE: Applying to College comes before high school graduation.
*Having a plan in place before graduation is the goal!
100
TRUE OR FALSE: Upward Bound only exists at Kent State University
FALSE: Upward Bound is a program that happens in states across America.
*Upward Bound is a TRIO program and is Federally Funded!
100
Who is Kent State's main Rival?
*BONUS Points: What is the famous rivalry called?
University of Akron!
The Wagon Wheel!
200
TRUE OR FALSE: A Bachelor's Degree typically takes 2 years longer than an Associate's Degree to earn.
TRUE: A Bachelor's Degree on average takes 4 years
200
Which application do students and parents/guardians need to complete to receive financial aid?
Free Appetizers for Federal Scholars Aid
OR
Federal Government Application for Free Student Aid
OR
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
*Application opens up Oct. 1st & requires parent/guardian participation. FAFSA estimates how much money the government will give you based on your financial need.
200
There are 4 types of Financial Aid; Grants, Loans, Work Study and S_______.
*HINT: Money awarded based on accomplishments/academics or involvement
Scholarships
*Every little bit of $$$ counts! Some scholarships offer money, some offer materials, like technology.
200
Every time you come to an Upward Bound Session, the first thing you must do is...
SIGN IN!!!
*In order to receive stipends or maintain program eligibility, you MUST sign in!
200
A plan crashes on the border of Ohio and Michigan. Where do they bury the survivors?
They don't bury SURVIVORS!
300
TRUE OR FALSE: A Master's degree is the degree between an Associate's degree and a Bachelor's degree.
FALSE: A Master's degree comes after a Bachelor's degree.
*You must have a Bachelor's degree to enroll into "Graduate-Level" or Master's Degree programs or any Master's level courses.
300
What is a Dormitory or "Dorm?"
Where students reside/sleep/live on campus.
*Usually a building on the outskirts or center of campus. Some colleges require students to live on campus for at least 1 school year.
300
At the beginning of Senior year, you should meet with your ____ to make sure you have all your credits and are on track for graduation.
School or Guidance Counselor
300
TRUE OR FALSE: Upward Bound has a Summer Program where you live and learn on Kent State Trumbull Campus
FALSE: Upward Bound has a Summer Program at MAIN Campus in Kent Ohio!
300
Who owns these toys?
ANDY!
400
The highest academic degree one can earn is...
A Ph.D.
= Doctor of Philosophy
*Does not mean you specialized in Philosophy, it is Latin for "Love of Wisdom"
400
The document showing all classes taken and grades earned is called...
*Hint: You submit this document to colleges when you're applying
A Transcript.
*A Transcript shows your entire academic history. This includes the courses you take, grades you earn, GPA and sometimes mentions class rank or the Ohio State Graduation Seals.
400
TRUE OR FALSE: When you apply to college, you HAVE to know what you want to major in.
FALSE: You do NOT have to know! At most colleges, you can major as an "Exploratory" student and take classes in different areas to get a feel for what your interests are.
400
A first-generation college student is defined as...
The first in their immediate family to go to college and earn a Bachelor's degree.
400
What is this Mario Character's name?
Yoshi!
500
TRUE OR FALSE: At a Community College I can earn my Master's Degree
FALSE: Community colleges provide Associate degrees.
500
Professors discuss and go through this document the very first class. It includes information like office hours, assignment details and due dates and what book may be required for the course. What document is this?
A Syllabus.
*A syllabus is an overview of the course that includes important information such as due dates, instructions, books/resources and best ways to get in contact with your Professors.
500
What are Ohio Graduation Seals? What does earning a Seal mean?
Need Seals to Graduate. Shows you are strong in certain areas and have college/career readiness skills.
*Ohio Graduation Seals tell Colleges and Employers that you have professional skills you spent dedicated time to developing in high school through being involved in different programs/classes/opportunities. 2 Seals (1 State Seal) = Graduation Ready
500
What forms do we need EVERY YEAR to take you on trips?!
Academic Year Forms!
*DID YOU TURN YOURS IN FOR THIS YEAR?!?!
500
Name 3 Anime Shows or name the whole Mystery Gang:
Any 3 Anime shows: Naruto, Fire Squad, Sword Art Online, etc.,
Mystery Gang: Daphne, Velma, Fred, Shaggy, Scooby-Doo.