Types of Colleges
These colleges usually take two years to complete and often lead to an Associate’s degree.
What are community college?
Which CT staff are previous CT scholars?
What are Norma & Luis
This is the dining facility on campus where students usually eat their meals.
What is the cafeteria or dining hall?
This test was once required by many colleges and has sections in Reading, Writing, and Math.
What is the SAT?
Attending this regularly is one of the easiest ways to stay on top of your coursework.
What is going to class?
These schools offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, often with large campuses and many majors.
What are universities?
These 3 staff members graduated from UC Berkeley
What are Laura, Jessi, and Javier
Many students buy their textbooks and school gear from this campus store.
What is the bookstore?
Many colleges let you apply with just one shared application instead of filling out a separate one for each school.
What is the Common App (Common Application)
Visiting your professor during these scheduled times can help you get extra help or clarification.
What are office hours?
Colleges with smaller class sizes that emphasize broad-based education across the humanities, sciences, and arts.
What are liberal arts colleges?
These 3 staff members graduated from UC Santa Cruz
What is Carmen, Cindy, and Dalia
These campus staff members help students pick their classes and stay on track for graduation.
Who are academic advisors or counselors?
These letters, often written by teachers or counselors, tell colleges about your character and strengths.
What are letters of recommendation?
Writing down assignments, deadlines, and exam dates in this tool helps you manage your time.
What is a planner or calendar?
These institutions focus on a single field such as art, music, or engineering.
What are specialized or technical schools?
This staff member graduated from Cal Poly Pomona and played basketball in high school
What is Perla
The on-campus building where students can exercise, play sports, or join fitness classes.
What is the recreation center or gym?
This application option lets you apply to your top-choice college early and requires you to attend if accepted.
What is Early Decision?
These campus spaces often provide free help in subjects like math, writing, or science.
What are tutoring centers or learning centers?
Colleges that focus on research, big campuses, and offer graduate degrees are called this.
What is a university?
This staff member has traveled to over 14 countries
What is Gisselle
This office provides resources for students who need academic accommodations, like extra test time.
What is the disability support services office (or accessibility office)?
This admission process allows students to apply to a large public university system in California with one application.
What is the UC Application. CSU Application?
This average of your grades, usually on a 4.0 scale, is a major factor in staying in good academic standing.
What is GPA (Grade Point Average)?