College Lingo
Your main course of study
major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
tuition
What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?
associates
True or False: Students’ internship experience has been shown to be the #1 factor influencing employer hiring decisions for recent grads
What is a professor?
college teacher
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
minor
Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college
FAFSA. Bonus: What does FAFSA stand for?
What type of degree can you obtain at a university?
bachelors, masters, doctorate
Name 2 college entrance exams
ACT, SAT
What percentage of college students are first-generation students?
50%
Difference between a full-time and part-time student
Full-time student takes 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits
Money for school that does not need to be paid back
Scholarship and grant
Name two differences between public and private universities?
cost (how they are funded), size
where can you go to look for scholarships opportunities?
Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses
What is the largest college in the state of Maryland?
UMD (University of Maryland)
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies
syllabus
What are the two types of federal student loans and the difference between those two types?
Subsidized and unsubsidized. Subsidized does not start accruing interest while you're in college, unsibsidized does.
Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma
Associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
Name three important things you need to have ready for the admission process
College applications, entrance exam scores, FAFSA
What is the average student's loan debt after graduation? For public and private university?
$26,900 (public four-year schools) $32,600 (private nonprofit four-year schools)
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed
adviser
Name the four main types of financial aid for students
grants, scholarship, work study, students loans
TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
Associates - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs
Doctorate - 8yrs
What is a Transcript
A record of all your classes (AP, dual credit, & regular), grades, and your GPA/ranking. Transcripts must be ordered online! These are sent to colleges, military, scholarships, etc.
What is Trade School
Schools that focus on job skill training