PCC Vocab #2

the holder of an academic degree or diploma

Position involves a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer,agreed to work for fixed period at low wages

Educational experiences that prepare students for employment positions that are manual or practical in nature.

eligible students receive these to help cover cost. must be repaid with interest

the office in charge of funds

Technical certificate is issued to person who has completed specialized study related to specific vocational skills

school that offers post graduate programs such as those resulting in a masters or doctoral degree

ACT is standardized achievement test to evaluate overall educational development. Scoring from 1-36.

Free money to pay for college or career school. do not need to be repaid. can be academic or athletic

What is a public college?

What is a PhD?

A college is a school that offers four year advanced education only. Typically doesn't offer more than bachelor's degree

involves substantial academic work in a country other than your own

What is an associate's degree?

requirements needed to apply for post-secondary programs, military, degrees

a multiple aptitude batter that measures abilities and helps predict academic and occupational success in MILITARY

process of applying for entrance to institutions, programs, and military

a great resource for college planning tools and advice

a method of on the job training for white collar and professional careers, paid or unpaid, temporary

What is a a two year post-secondary institution that is generally located in an area with specific needs?

a type of skill development where a worker learns how to do the work through hands-on experience

number of students compared to faculty

A student who has not received a first degree yet

A bachelor's degree is a person who has received lowest degree conferred by a 4 year school.

What is PLAN?

PSAT is the practice SAT.

funding that is intended to help students pay for expenses, FAFSA

A private college is supported by tuition, endowment and donations from alumni and friends.

generally refers to matters not relating to the professional, vocational or technical curriculum

lodging and food usually furnished for a set price or as part of wages

a structured method of combing classroom based education with practical work experience, academic credit for jobs

A master's degree is a person holding an academic degree higher than bachelors but lower than doctoral.

free money to pay for college or career school, need based, no repayment

price of or payment for instruction

The SAT is a standardized test used to evaluate your general thinking. Perfect score is 1200.

number of students who start at that school go on to the next year at the same school/college

national program provides funds for part time employment to help students to finance costs of post secondary education