Texas Colleges | College Admissions | Degree Types | College Vocab | College Majors |
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What is Tarrant County College?
Our local community college
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Getting good grades
What is the most important thing middle schoolers need to focus on in order to get into college in the future
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Chemistry, Math, Computer Science, Engineering
What is an example of a major that would be considered a Bachelor of Science (and don't just say science)
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Dorm
Where freshman live on campus
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What is psychology?
Study of the mind, brain, and brain and emotional development
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Texas State
The college did Ms. Lewis attend?
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essay
Colleges sometimes require that you write an admissions _________ about why you want to attend the university
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Communications, Humanities, Education, Music, English
What is an example of a major that would be considered a Bachelor of Arts (and don't just say Art)
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Plumbing, Electric lineman, Cosmetology, Construction, Dental Hygiene etc.
What is an example of a trade you would lean at a technical college
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What is culinary arts?
This degree focuses on the skills you need to excel as a professional in the food industry, including topics like food safety, hospitality, baking, restaurant service, nutrition, world cuisine, wine, beverages, and more.
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What is Horned Frogs?
The mascot of TCU is this.
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Recommendation letter
Colleges sometimes require that you submit a ___________ _________. This is written by another person who describes your strengths and talents. Can be written by a mentor, coach, boss, or teacher
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Associates degree
This degree takes 2 years to complete
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Major
A subject or field of study chosen by a college student
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Chemistry
Learns about the elements that make up the world and the ways in which matter undergoes change
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What is Baylor University?
This university is the oldest in Texas
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SAT or ACT
Test students take to be admitted into college
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Bacherlors degree
This degree takes 4 years to complete
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Minor
In Britain this word describes the younger of two brothers; in college it's a mini-major..
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What is Computer Science?
In this major students study computer systems, design software, and solve problems using computing technologies. The discipline encompasses programming languages, computer networks, cybersecurity, database management, artificial intelligence, and machine learning
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What is Houston, Texas?
Rice is considered "the best" academic ranked Texas school by US News & has the lowest acceptance rate. Where is it located?
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An online application that determines how much financial aid a student will get for college
What is the FAFSA
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What is a Doctoral Degree (PhD, JD, MD, Doctorate)?
A graduate-level credential which is typically granted after 8-12 years of post-secondary school.
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Tuition
The cost of your classes. Some schools charge based on how many units you are taking, while others charge a base rate per semester as long as you stay within a certain range of units.
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What is Marketing?
In this major, students learn about the branding and promotion of products and services to the public, and how to target specific demographics
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