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Preparing for College
Types of Colleges
Paying for College
What's your major?
College to Career
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Name the three subjects of the SAT.
Reading, writing, and math.
100
How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
Four years (or more!)
100
What is Room & Board?
Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.
100
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
False!
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How much more likely are you to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus a high school diploma?
Twice as likely! Unemployment is roughly half for people with four-year degrees.
200
What is the SAT?
The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge.
200
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
Two years
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What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Grants are money you don’t have to repay, typically based on a student's financial need or background. Loans are money you borrow that you must pay back, usually with interest costs.
200
True or false: "pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many colleges
False. Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for Medical or Law school.
200
How many years of education are needed to become a biomedical engineer?
Minimum of a bachelor's degree (4 years) for an entry level position and a Master of Biomedical Sciences requires an additional 1-2 years for more advanced positions.
300
What is the minimum GPA required for admission to Oregon state colleges and universities?
3.0+
300
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmotology, audio production, mechanical engineering, or culinary arts.
Technical or Vocational College. Examples: Art Institute of Portland, Everest Institute, Pioneer Pacific College, etc.
300
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Examples: Books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc. (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
300
Name three fields or industries you could work in with a Business degree.
You could work just about anywhere -- from companies large and small to governments to higher education, etc.
300
What STEM career has the most projected job openings in Portland from 2012 until 2022?
Computer specialists
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What is the difference between the SAT and ACT?
Scoring scale (SAT scored on scale of 400-1600; ACT scored on scale of 1-36), and ACT also as a science section.
400
What is an apprenticeship and can you provide an example?
A person who works for another to learn a trade. Examples: Fields include Engineering, Electrical Work, Telecommunications, Green Energy, Plumbing, Carpentry, Healthcare, Manufacturing, etc.
400
What is the difference between merit-based and need-based scholarships?
Merit-based scholarships are based on prior academic performance while need-based scholarships are determined by financial need.
400
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
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.
400
What occupation has the most job openings each year in our region?
Registered Nurses
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How many years of English, math, science, social studies, and second language are required for admission to most Oregon state universities?
English: 4 years Math: 3 years Science: 3 years Social Studies: 3 years Second Language: 2 years
500
What is the difference between public and private colleges?
Public colleges are funded by local and state governments and usually offer lower tuition rates than private colleges. Private colleges rely mainly on tuition, fees and private sources of funding.
500
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
500
What is the difference between a Major, Minor, and Concentration?
A Major is a specific area of study that you choose to focus on whereas a Minor is a secondary area of study that requires less coursework. A Concentration is a specific area of emphasis within your chosen major.
500
What is the difference between a Master's degree and a PhD?
Master's degree: Specialized training, career oriented, takes an average of 2-3 years to complete. PhD: Fellowships and Assistantships, research oriented, takes an average of 5-7 years to complete.