Types of Colleges
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North Central Technical College is an example of this type of college.
What is a technical college?
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Money that is a part of your financial aid package that you borrow to pay for your education. You need to pay this back.
What is a loan?
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An essay written by a prospective student as a part of the college admissions process in which colleges and universities learn more about the applicant.
What is an admissions essay?
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A four-year degree that you can earn at a public or private university.
What is a bachelor's degree?
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This is the name of the character from "Sonny with a Chance" that did not end up on the show "So Random."
Who is Sonny?
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The University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is an example of this type of college.
What is a four-year public university?
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An on-campus job that a student receives in order to earn money to help pay for their education. It is a part of their financial aid award.
What is work-study?
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The acronym for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is an application that you fill to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
What is the FAFSA?
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A degree that you earn in two years. It allows you to work in a specific job, and is offered by three different types of colleges.
What is an associate's degree?
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In the tv show "Good Luck Charlie," this is the name of Charlie's sister who is making a video diary for her.
Who is Teddy?
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Hamline University is an example of this type of college.
What is a four-year private university?
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Money that you might receive for a variety of reasons to help pay for your education. You might receive this money for participating in a community service project, playing sports, or writing an essay. You do not need to pay this back.
What is a scholarship?
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A student in high school who is considering a certain college.
What is a prospective student?
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The second subject area of study that you focus on in college.
What is a minor?
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This was Walt Disney's favorite song from any of his movies. (Hint: it is the lullaby in Mary Poppins).
What is "Feed the Birds"?
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The State College of Beauty Culture is an example of this type of college.
What is a vocational college/school?
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Money that you receive to help pay for your education because of your level of need. You do not need pay this back.
What is a grant?
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This measures how a student’s grades in high school compare to other students in his or her graduating class. It is usually a percentage.
What is a class rank?
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A degree that takes two additional years to complete after you get a Bachelor’s Degree. It is offered by public and private 4-year universities.
What is a master's degree?
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The two main characters, played by Drake Parker and Josh Nichols, on the Nickelodeon show “Drake and Josh.”
Who are Drake and Josh?
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Globe University is an example of this type of college.
What is a for-profit college?
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Money that you use to pay for your education. It includes all of the scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study that you have received.
What is financial aid?
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An acronym for your grade point average. It is calculated by averaging all of the grades you earned in your classes during your time in school.
What is your GPA?
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A degree that you earn after you get your Master’s Degree. It is the highest type of degree you can earn.
What is a doctorate degree?
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This is Mickey Mouse's original name.
What is Mortimer?