Types of Colleges
How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
What is Four years (or more!)
What is room & board?
What is: Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.
How much more likely are you to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus a high school diploma?
What is:Twice as likely! Unemployment is roughly half for people with four-year degrees.
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
What is: False!
(It is a good idea however to know what area you might want to focus on or your career cluster)
How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?
What is: Between 8 and 12 years!
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
What is: Two years
What is the difference between a loan and a scholarship?
What is:
A loan is borrowed money that needs to be paid back with interest. Student loans are much like any other loan, except that they are used to pay for educational expenses. Scholarships come from many sources and students must apply individually to scholarships. These do not need to be paid back.
What is the annual average salary range for lawyers in our area?
What is: $50,000 - $110,000 per year
True or false: "pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many colleges
What is: False. Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for Medical or Law school.
How long is a normal Master's degree?
What is: Two - three years beyond a Bachelor's degree.
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmetology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.
What is: Trade school & Technical Colleges/Institutes. Examples: UTI, Midwest Technical Institute
Where can you find scholarships?
What is:
High School Counselor's Office/Student Services
Colleges websites
Internet- College Greenlight, etc.
Local Businesses & Organizations
How many years of education are needed to become an airline pilot for a major carrier like Delta?
What is: Must have a minimum of a HS diploma plus 3 - 6 weeks for initial training plus 1500 hrs flight time. To work for an airline, a pilot must have Bachelor’s (4 year) degree.
Name three fields or industries you could work in with a Business degree.
What is:You could work just about anywhere -- from companies large and small to governments to higher education, etc.
Colleges, Schools, Medical Offices, Accounting firms, HR companies, Manufacturing companies, etc.
Name two reasons you might want to get a Master's degree someday.
What is:
allows you to teach at certain institutions; allows for better pay; allows for promotions; allows for a deeper exploration of a subject you love; allows you to work toward a Doctorate
What is the biggest university in Illinois by degrees awarded?
What is: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
What's the average price of a private college in the US?
What is: About $30,000 per year.
What jobs are in demand in Illinois?
What is:
I want to help people with physical injuries or illnesses to regain range of movement and control their pain. What would major in?
What is Physical Therapy.
High school principals typically have what type of degree?
What is: Masters Degree to PhD
School principals are required to hold a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in educational leadership or administration, as well as having teaching experience, certifications, and licenses
Most high school principals have a PhD in Education, meaning they are Doctors!
What does it mean if a school is accredited?
What is:
Accredited colleges in the US meet the standards of a recognized reviewing agency. Schools that meet the standards are considered accredited colleges in the US, therefore can offer financial aid and assistance through the government. Credits also are more likely to be transferred if the schools are accredited.
What is the FAFSA?
What is: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
In some occupations, you must have training prior to working in that career. Name some of these requirements.
What is:Internships, Job Shadowing, Apprenticeships, Student teaching, Practicum
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
What is:B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science -- the separation has to do with a program's area of focus.
What kind of degree does a lawyer have? (Does it compare to an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Phd?)
What is:Lawyers receive a Juris Doctorate, which is a form of doctoral degree.