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The document discusses the differences between colleges and universities. It explains that colleges offer undergraduate degrees like associate's and bachelor's degrees, while universities offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees including associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. It provides details on the requirements, duration and options for each type of degree - associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral. It also covers the college/university application process and resources for exploring majors and careers.

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College Presentation

The document discusses the differences between colleges and universities. It explains that colleges offer undergraduate degrees like associate's and bachelor's degrees, while universities offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees including associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. It provides details on the requirements, duration and options for each type of degree - associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral. It also covers the college/university application process and resources for exploring majors and careers.

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Life after High School

https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=n861_KwwBhI
College vs. University
What’s the difference?!
College
• Offers UNDERGRADUATE degrees
– Associate Degree (sometimes)
– Bachelor’s Degree

University
• Offers UNDERGRADUATE and GRADUATE degrees
– Associate Degree (sometimes)
– Bachelor’s Degree
– Master’s Degree
– Doctoral Degree
College/University Degrees
Undergraduate Degrees
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degrees
• Master’s Degree
• Doctoral Degree
Associate Degree
• Who?!
– High School Graduates
• What?!
– Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S)
• Where?!
– Community Colleges, Career Colleges (Technical School) and
some four-year colleges/universities
• How long?!
– ~ 2 year degree
• Future Options
– Transfer to 4-Year College/University
– Work
Bachelor’s Degree
• Who?!
– High School Graduates
• What?!
– Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S)
• Where?!
– Four-year or five-year colleges/universities
• How long?!
– ~ 4 years. ~40 courses or 120 credit hours
• Future Options
– Work
– Attend graduate school
Master’s Degree
• Who?!
– Students with Bachelor’s Degree
• What?!
– Master of Arts (M.A.) or Master of Science (M.S)
• Where?!
– Universities
• How long?!
– ~ 2 years
• Future Options
– Work (School administration, business
administration, etc.)
– Attend graduate school
Johns Hopkins University
Doctoral Degree
• Who?!
– Students with Bachelor’s or Master’s Degrees
• What?!
– Doctoral Degree (Ph.D)
• Where?!
– University
• How long?!
– 3-5 years
• Future Options
– Work (Lawyer, Doctor, Professor, etc.)
College/University Degrees Explained

http://www.ownyourownfuture.com/fil
es/documents/college-degrees-
explained-e.pdf
College/University Application Process
1. APPLY
– Application Fee Waiver
• Must be eligible based on free/reduced lunch, other government
assistance or family income.
• NO LIMIT on how many student may use.
• Speak to 12th grade counselor and he/she will give student information.
• *Some college/universities do NOT accept fee waivers.*
– Example LSU. ALL students must pay $40 application fee.
2. SEND ACT Score
– When you REGISTER for the ACT, send scores to 4 schools for
FREE!
– Send online. $12 per transcript per ACT score
• www.collegeboard.org

3. SEND Transcript
– Speak to 12th grade counselor. He/she will send your transcript to
your college/university.
Majors
• Arts and Humanities
• Business
• Health and Medicine
• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Public and Social Services
• Science, Math and Technology
• Social Sciences
• Trades and Personal Services
Careers
• Arts, Entertainment and Sports
• Business
• Health and Medicine
• Media and Social Sciences
• Public and Social Services
• Science, Math and Technology
• Trades and Personal Services
Search Majors/Careers
Buscar Carreras/Profesiones
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
majors-careers

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