Colleges Flashcard

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A scholarship that is awarded every year without reapplying as long as the student’s GPA stays at a certain level is called a ___________________ scholarship.

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Renewable

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At what type of college can you earn an Associate’s Degree? A community college, A university

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A community college

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About how many college credits do you need for a Bachelor's Degree?

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120

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About how many college credits do you need for an associate’s degree?

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60

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A letter written for a student applying for college admission to put in a good word for them is a _________________.

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Letter of recommendation

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What is the mascot for The University of Oregon?

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a duck

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Which institution is most likely to utilize competitive admission? A. Little Rock Community College, B. Princeton Automotive College, C. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), D. Hutchinson Junior College

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The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

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Which of the following statements regarding scholarships is FALSE?
Many students wish they had spent more time in the fall and winter looking for scholarships.
There are a lot of scams in the scholarship search business, so you should avoid anyone asking you to pay for these services or to provide them with your personal information.
Colleges don’t generally give scholarships or grants.
Savings you build up from working a job can help pay some of your college costs.

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Colleges don’t generally give scholarships or grants.

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What is the main difference between a Certificate and Associate's Degree?

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For an Associate's you need to take General ED classes (english, math, science).

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Across the country, community colleges have worked to ensure that their associate’s degrees match the _________________ of most universities, especially local ones.

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general education requirements