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College Vocabulary

College Vocabulary. January 2013. 1 . Grade Point Average (GPA).

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College Vocabulary

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  1. College Vocabulary January 2013

  2. 1. Grade Point Average (GPA) Most colleges use letter grades and a grade point system in determining student’s grades. GPAs at most schools are figured using the following method: An “A” is worth 4 points, a “B” is worth 3 points , a “C” is worth 2 points, a “D” is worth 1 point and an “F” is worth 0 points. To figure a GPA, multiply the number of hours a course is worth by the number of points for the letter grade. Next, add up the totals for each course and divide by the number of credit hours. The result is the grade point average (GPA)

  3. Grade Point Average Calculation Example

  4. 2. Transcript The transcript is a permanent academic record of a student at high school or college. It may show courses taken, grades received, academic status (including grade point average and class rank) and honors received. Transcripts are not released by an institution if a student owes any money or fees.

  5. 3. Prerequisite Courses Prerequisite Courses are courses that are required before enrolling in another course and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. In some cases, students may exempt the prerequisite by way of placement scores or acceptable prior college (or high school) credit.

  6. 4. A.P.Advanced Placement Advanced Placement (AP) is a set of high school classes with curriculum designed to be at the college level. An AP class is designed to prepare a student to take an AP test at the end of the course. Students who pass the AP exams with sufficient scores may be awarded college credit. A student’s AP exam score and intended college major are two factors colleges use in determining whether or not the student will receive college credit for the class.

  7. CLEPCollege Level Examination Program CLEP can be administered to students who desire to obtain college credit by taking proficiency tests in selected courses. If the student scores high enough on the test, college credit can be awarded. There is a charge for each test taken. Information concerning an individual institution’s policies toward CLEP Tests can be found in the institution’s catalog.

  8. 5. Financial Aid Financial Aid is anything related to the way you are paying for school. This may include scholarships, grants, loans, work studies, or any other resource you use to pay for school.

  9. 6. Scholarships Scholarships are money given to students for their studies. Scholarships do not need to be paid back. Scholarships can come from the college, an organization, or a contest and are most frequently awarded based on: 1) financial need 2) exceptional abilities in academics, athletics, or the arts (music, art, drama, etc.)

  10. LIFE Scholarship The Legislative Incentive for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program administered by the financial aid office at each eligible public and independent institution in South Carolina. The LIFE Scholarship may be used towards the cost-of-attendance for up to eight terms based on the students’ initial college enrollment date. Student’s must be enrolled in their first one-year program, first associate’s degree, first two-year program leading to a baccalaureate degree, first baccalaureate degree, or first professional degree. Source: www.che.sc.gov

  11. LIFE Scholarship Initial Requirements – 4 Yr. College • Earn a cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA) based on the SC Uniform Grading Policy (UGP) upon high school graduation • Score an 1100 on the SAT or an equivalent 24 on the ACT • Rank in the top 30% of the graduating class Source: www.che.sc.gov

  12. LIFE ScholarshipInitial Requirement – Greenville Tech • Must be a South Carolina resident. • Must be a South Carolina high school graduate. • Must have a 3.0 high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale. • Must have no felony convictions. • Must have no drug or alcohol convictions in preceding 12 months/calendar year. • Must be a full-time undergraduate student in an eligible program. • Must take 12 non-developmental credits (100-level and below course are developmental). Source: www.gvltec.edu

  13. LIFE Scholarship Amounts Four-Year Public College / University Up to the cost-of-attendance, not to exceed $4,700, plus a $300 book allowance Four-Year Private College / University Up to $4,700 plus a $300 book allowance Two-Year Public & Private College Up to the cost-of-tuition at USC Regional campuses plus a $300 book allowance Technical College Up to the cost-of-tuition plus a $300 book allowance Source: www.che.sc.gov

  14. Did You Know? LIFE Scholarship recipients who: • are majoring in a Math or Science field • have completed at least two semesters • are sophomores, juniors or seniors • have completed at least 14 hours in Math and Life & Physical Science courses qualify for the Life Scholarship Enhancement This is an additional $2,500 per year in addition to the base LIFE Scholarship award. Source: www.che.sc.gov

  15. Local Scholarships Scholarships Available to Greenville County High School Students Furman University Max Heller Community Scholarship - $20,000 annually Greenville Technical College Lillian Simpson Scholarship - $1,500 first year then $500 per semester for three additional consecutive semesters North Greenville University Foothills Scholarship - $12,000 annually Sources: www.furman.edu www.gvltec.edu www.ngu.edu

  16. 7. Grants Grants are similar to scholarships in that you don’t need to pay them back. Some grants may be connected to your course of study, while others may allow you to do research while still having your financial needs taken care of. (For example, you may earn a grant to cover your room and board while you do summer research with a professor).

  17. 8. Student Loans Student Loans are money your college, a bank, or even a relative is lending you for school expenses. This money will have to be paid back at a later date. Some loans have no interest, while some loans don’t accrue interest until after graduation. There are also some loans that have terms connected to your plans after graduation; for example, loans that are forgiven over time for teachers, doctors, etc.

  18. 9. Work Study A Work Study is basically a “job” that you will have as part of your financial aid package. Most students work on campus, but some work study jobs may be set up off campus. Generally, you are not allowed to make more money in your work study job than has been allocated in your financial aid package.

  19. 10. FAFSAFree Application for Federal Financial Aid FAFSA is the almost universal application for financial aid, including loans, grants, work study and other federal and state programs (such as LIFE). It is also often required before a student can be considered for scholarships.

  20. 11. Credit Hours Courses taken in college are measured in terms of credit hours. To earn one credit hour, a student must attend a class for one classroom hour (usually 50 minutes) per week for the whole semester (usually 15 weeks). Most classes are offered in 1 – 4 credit hour increments. Math & Science classes may be worth up to 5 credit hours.

  21. Credit HoursExample – Classes with Hours Class 1 University Survey 1 Credit Hour Class 2 Math 1150 5 Credit Hours Class 3 Psychology 1100 3 Credit Hours Class 4 German 1102 4 Credit Hours Class 5 Sociology 1101 3 Credit Hours ________________ 16 Credit Hours

  22. Credit HoursSample Weekly Schedule Monday: Math 1150 (8:00 - 8:50 am) 1 Psychology 1100 (10:00 – 10:50 am) 1 Sociology 1101 (3:00 – 3:50 pm) 1 Tuesday: Math 1150 (8:00 – 8:50 am) 1 University Survey (10:00 – 10:50 am) 1 German 1102 (1:00 – 2:45 pm) 2 Wednesday: Same as Monday 3 Thursday: Math 1150 (8:00 – 8:50 am) 1 German 1102 (1:00 – 2:45 pm) 2 Friday: Same as Monday 3

  23. 12. Associate Degree Associate Degrees are granted upon the completion of at least two, but less than four years of college work. The Associate Degree requires completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours, maximum of 84 credit hours.

  24. 13. Bachelor’s Degree A Bachelor’s Degree is offered by four-year colleges and universities. The minimum credit hour requirement for a Bachelor’s Degree is 120 hours. ABachelor of Arts degree would require that a portion of the student’s studies be dedicated to the arts – literature, language, music, etc. ABachelor of Science degree would require that a portion of the studies be in the sciences – chemistry, biology, math, etc.

  25. 14. Full-Time / Part-Time Enrollment A full-time student is enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in a semester. A part-time student is enrolled in less than 12 credit hours in a semester.

  26. 15. Commuter A Commuter is a student who lives off college campus and drives to class.

  27. 16. Major A major is a student’s chosen field of study. It requires the successful completion of a specified number of credit hoursin specified and elective courses.

  28. Minor A minor is designated as a specific number of credit hours in a secondary field of study. (A student’s minor will typically compliment the student’s major)

  29. 17. Tuition Tuition is the amount paid for each credit hour of enrollment. Tuition does NOT include the cost of books, fees, or room and board. Tuition charges vary from college to college and are dependent on such factors as resident or out-of-state status, level of classes enrolled in (lower, upper, or graduate division), and whether the institution is publicly or privately financed.

  30. Tuition ComparisonSouth Carolina Schools In-stateOut-of-State Clemson * $12,668 $28,826 Furman ^ $39,200 $39,200 Greenville Tech * $ 4,060 $ 7,660 North Greenville ^ $13,936 $13,936 USC – Columbia* $ 9,768 $25,952 • Public College/Univ ^ Private College/Univ Source: www.scois.net

  31. 18. Fees Fees are additional charges not included in the tuition. Fees may be charged to cover the cost of materials and equipment needed in certain courses (for example… lab fees). They may also be assessed for student events, programs and publications. Student fees also include among other things, student activities, parking, health clinic, and graduation.

  32. Books & Supplies Students must purchase their own textbooks in college. Both new and used books are available in the college’s bookstore. However, many students find better prices off campus. Students may resell their books back to the college bookstore after they have finished the class or they may also sell books directly to other students. Supplies (paper, pencils, etc.) are also available in the college’s bookstore.

  33. Estimated Book CostsComparison Per Year Clemson $1,090 Furman $1,150 Greenville Tech $1,038 North Greenville $1,500 USC- Columbia $ 950 Source: www.scois.net

  34. 19. Room and Board Room and Board is the cost of having a place to sleep (room) and food to eat (board) while at school. If you choose to live on-campus, this is usually a preset fee. If you choose to live off-campus, this may be an estimate. This may also change a bit, depending on which meal plan you select.

  35. Room and Board ComparisonSouth Carolina Schools Living on Campus Clemson $7,228 Furman $10,192 Greenville Tech $4,055 - $5,490 North Greenville $8,164 USC $8,026 Source: www.scois.net

  36. 20. Undergraduate Student An Undergraduate is a student who is pursuing either a one, two, or four-year college degree.

  37. Graduate Student A Graduate student is a student who is pursuing another degree after graduating with a four-year (Bachelor’s) degree. Graduate students work toward a Master’s Degree. Some continue beyond their Master’s Degree and receive a Doctoral Degree. Doctoral Degrees may sometimes be referred to as Terminal Degrees.

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