Post-Secondary Education
How many classes do you usually need to complete to earn an Associates degree?
20
A form of financial aid that does not have to be repaid and is typically based on outstanding performance and/or on need.
Scholarships
Provides support and guidance to college students. Helps students recognize and achieve educational goals. Help students choose their major and class schedule
Advisor
The ability to use one’s time effectively or productively. The process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between different tasks an activities.
Time Management
A psychological condition in which a person feels distress before, during, or after a test or exam to the point where stress causes poor performance
Test Anxiety
This type of degree may take 2-5 years to achieve. In order to complete this type of degree, you will need to complete 60 or more credits.
Associates Degree
Which type of financial aid needs to be paid back: grants, scholarships or loans?
Loans
Provide one-on-one or group extra support to students. You should visit this department if you are struggling in a class or need help editing a writing assignment.
Tutoring and Writing Center
A result we intend to reach mostly through our own actions
Goal
Name two types of note taking methods
Lists, Outlines, Concept Maps, Cornell Method
A type of degree often called a four-year degree program. This type of degree is granted usually after completing 120-128 credits. You cannot get this type of degree at a two-year community college.
Bachelor's Degree
Type of financial aid. Available for United State Citizens and Permanent Residents. Must complete FAFSA application to receive. There are income limits.
Government Aid or Pell Grant
Assist students with mental health issues (including anxiety, stress, depression, and more.) through one-on-one sessions, referrals to community agencies, and wellness programs.
Counseling
Information that is passed from one person to another verbally. This is one way of conducting research informally, not by using a website or dictionary but by asking another person.
Word of Mouth
Name two principles of active listening
Focus, repeat, ask for clarification, look for non verbal signals, listen for requests
Each course has a certain number of these attached to it, which you earn when you pass the course. Each college requires students to earn a specific number of these to graduate.
What is College Credit?
Where can you find scholarships?
Google, websites (fastweb), MLC/Regina, at your schools financial aid office
Provide resume and cover letter review, interview and job search assistance, and share job postings
Career Services
Name three types of people in your network
Classmates, friends, neighbors, co-workers, family, teachers, people at places of business (doctors office, grocery store, etc.)
Name two things you should do to help you write a good draft.
Outline, thesis, reverse outline, don't worry about details, read aloud
Type of postsecondary education where you study a specific career but do not earn college credit
Vocational Training / Training Program
How much is tuition for 3 credits at CT State Community College?
$692
Name 3 support services at college
Advising, Tutoring, Counseling, Career Services, Childcare, Disability Center, Library, Technology Support Student Activities, Register, Student Accounts Transfer Planning
Name 3 things you should do for good time management as a student
Track your time, write down your goals, use a calendar or planner, use a to-do list, set aside time to study, promise something else, reward yourself, know your energy
The ability to look at things from a new perspective, to come up with fresh solutions to problems.
Creative Thinking