COLLEGE READINESS 1.0
What department can change your class schedule
What is: Registrar Department
PROCESS USED TO GAIN ENTRY INTO A COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
What is: College Application
- Required; not one-size-fits all
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes
What is: Tuition
Money for school that does not get paid back
Scholarship or Grant
Your main course of study
MAJOR
- A SPECIFIC AREA OF STUDY A STUDENT CHOOSES TO SPECIALIZE IN. Ex: Business, Engineering, or Biology.
Name two college entrance exams
Name two important things needed to have ready for the admissions process?
What is: Complete application, Test Scores, & Grades
True or False:
FAFSA is a loan from the federal government
What is: FALSE!
- form you need to complete to see if qualify for aid from the federal government.
- PSU Requires everyone completes.
How many times can a student change their major?
What is: No limit
- takes longer to complete program and graduate.
Colleges require you to purchase (or) rent them for most classes
TEXTBOOKS
Is in-state or out-of-state tuition cheaper?
2 places where you find information on scholarships.
College office/counselors, local businesses, college websites, online searches, etc.
Financial aid based on grades, athletics, & musical talent
What is: Merit-Based Aid
Difference between a full-time & part-time student?
12+ CREDITS = FULL TIME STUDENT
11 CREDITS & BELOW = PART TIME STUDENT
Name of your professors assistant?
What is: TA, LA, GA
Teacher's Assistant, Learning Assistant, & Grad Assistant.
Professor gives the 1st day of class to explain assignments, expectations, grading style, textbooks, and class policies?
What is: SYLLABUS
- Your course guide and what will be expected over the semester/quarter
Colleges review when considering your application.
What is: Grades, test scores, SAT scores, college essays, recommendations, or extra curricular activities.
These are funds borrowed by the student and/or parent(s).
Student Loan(s)
- Money you borrow from the federal government or a private group to pay for college and repay later with interest.
First year college students live here on campus
What is: DORMS or RESIDENCE HALL
- Place where college/university student live
4 Year Degree
What is: Bachelors Degree
Academic mentor that guides you through college
Academic Advisor
DOUBLE POINTS - What is a 2-year degree & 4 year degree called?
PUNTOS DOBLES - ¿Cómo se llama una carrera de 2 años y una carrera de 4 años?
2-year degree- associate degree; 4-year degree- bachelor's degree
Título de 2 años: título asociado; Licenciatura de 4 años
Refers to the $$$ students can earn for school while working for the university
WORK-STUDY
- A way student earn $$$ to pay for school through part-time on campus jobs
1st year students who continue at school the following year
What is: Retention Rate
Used in some classes to record attendance
What is: CLICKER