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Misc.
100
What is name given to any post-high school institution?
College
100
What is the term for a college or university that does not receive any funds from the state government?
Private college
100
When do you start earning high school credits?
Freshman Year (9th Grade)
100
What is the term for the amount it costs to take classes at a college?
Tuition
100
What is the term for schools that receive money from the state government that helps keep tuition costs lower for students?
Public colleges and universities
200
What are institutions that offer 1-2 year programs that result in a certificate or a 2-year degree?
Community Colleges and Technical Colleges
200
What is the term for someone you trust to support you and give you advice?
Mentor
200
What grades do you need to get in a class to earn credit?
A, B, C, (and sometimes D); D's = Credit for some schools, 0 Credit for other schools; F's = 0 Credit
200
What is the term for the amount it costs to live on a college campus?
Room and Board
200
What is the term for a record of your high school grades?
Transcript
300
What is the term for a 4-year degree earned at a college or university?
Bachelor's Degree
300
What is the term for the average of a student's grades?
Grade Point Average (GPA)
300
How many credits do you need to graduate high school?
20 TOTAL: 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 1/2 Health, 1/2 Physical Education, 5 Electives. *Some schools require more*
300
What is the term for money that is given to a student to help pay for college that doesn't have to be repaid?
Scholarship
300
What are things that may help a person qualify to receive a scholarship for college?
Financial need, grades, sports
400
What is the term for a 2-year degree earned at a Community College?
Associate's Degree
400
What is the term for the area of study a person focuses on in college?
Major
400
What tests do you have to take to graduate high school?
Ohio End of Course Assessments (Class of 2018 and beyond): Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, American history, American government, English I, English II. *Must earn 18 cumulative points*
400
What is the term for money that a student gets from a bank to help pay for college that has to be repaid when the student finishes college?
Student Loan
400
What is a degree that requires additional education after earning a bachelor's degree?
Master's Degree
500
How many colleges are there in Ohio?
Around 130-140
500
What is the type of college that focuses on hands-on skills and knowledge that prepares students for a specific job?
Technical College
500
What are the 3 pathways to graduation (classes of 2018 and beyond?)
1.) Ohio’s State Tests: Students earn a cumulative passing score of 18 points, using seven end-of-course state tests. End-of-course exams are: Algebra I and geometry, Biology, American history and American government, English I and English II. 2.) Industry credential and workforce readiness (WorkKeys assessment). 3.) College admission test (ACT/SAT).
500
What is the federal form that must be filled out to qualify for student loans?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
500
Name 3 requirements to apply for college
Answers may include: 1. Pay admission fee 2. Write essay 3. Fill out application (print from online) 4. Ask for references 5. Pass college entrance exams (ACT or SAT) 6. Submit high school transcript