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College options
Job
Career
College lingo
100

The amount the college/university is charging for your classes

Tuition

100

What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?

Associate's degree

100

What is minimum wage in Texas?

$7.25/ hr

100

The difference between a job and a career?

A job is simply something you do for money.

A career is a series of connected employment opportunities

100

Your main course of study

Major

200

Something students fill out to receive financial aid for college

Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)

200

What types of degrees can you obtain at a university?

Bachelor's, master's, doctorate

200

A form used to make a request for a job.

An application

200

The position of a student or trainee who works in an organization, with or without pay, in order to gain experience.

Internship

200

A secondary set of courses that often complements your major

Minor

300

Money for school that does not need to be paid back

Scholarship or grant

300

Name four types of degrees you can earn after you HS diploma

Associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctorate

300

A formal evaluation of qualifications as a prospect for a job.

An interview

300

Perks that include various types of non-wage compensation provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salary.

Job benefits

300

Difference between a full-time and part-time student

Full time students take 12+ credits, while part-time students take less than 12 credits

400

What are the two types of federal student loans and the difference between those two types?

Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans

400

TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral

Associate's : 2-3 years

Bachelor's: 4 years

Master's: 6 years

Doctorate: 8 years

400

A person who can be asked for information about another person's character, abilities, etc..

Job reference

400

What are S.M.A.R.T goals?

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Relevant

Time Frame

400

Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, graduing systems, textbooks, and class policies

Syllabus

500

What are the four main types of financial aid?

Grants, scholarships, loans, & work-study

500

List one reason to attend college

...

500

A document showing a list of achievements.

Resume

500

When should you start making steps towards your career goals?

Now! it is never too early- or too late to start :)

500

Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed

Advisor