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Real World Vocabulary IReal World Vocabulary I

What you don’t know can cost you, in time and money.

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Introduction Introduction

Making future plans is hard without the tools.

Knowing the vocabulary of future planning really helps.

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With a well-developed plan, it’s more likely that you’ll get where you want to go.

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Levels of Post-secondary Levels of Post-secondary EducationEducation

Community College ProgramsFour-year College ProgramsGraduate Programs

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VocabularyVocabulary

Certificate ProgramAssociate’s degreeTHEADevelopmental CoursesFull-time studentFinancial Aid: Loans, GrantsBachelor’s degreeGraduate school

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Community College ProgramsCommunity College Programs

Certificate ProgramsAssociate’s DegreesTHEADevelopmental CoursesFinancial AidFull-time Student

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Four-year College ProgramsFour-year College Programs

Transferring from one school to anotherBachelor’s DegreesSome jobs demand bachelor’s degrees:

-accountant-many corporate jobs-teacher-many health occupations

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Tuition ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement

Many companies repay to employees the cost of higher education if that training will benefit the company itself.

Reimbursement means that you have to pay up front (or take loans), then the company pays you back once you’re done with the degree/certificate.

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Graduate ProgramsGraduate Programs

Advanced degrees (master’s and doctoral degrees) are required for positions in law, medicine, and many other fields.

M.A./M.S.Ph.D.M.D.J.D.

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Why even go to college?Why even go to college?

Better choice of job areasBetter pay in many casesEntry-level positionsProve that you can finish something you

start.

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Requirements for college-level Requirements for college-level work:work:A well-defined plan (why are you doing

this?)A serious approach to college level workCOLLEGE IS NOT EASY!Rule of thumb: three hours of study for

each hour spent in the classroom.Self-motivationWise use of resources.

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Where to Get More InformationWhere to Get More Information

Teachers, counselors Libraries, internet Job websites: look at qualifications required for

jobs in your area of interest. People who have jobs in your area of interest.

Adults love to talk about what they do; ask questions, even if you think you should know the answer already.

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Contact Mr. GrossContact Mr. Gross

stgross@kleinisd.nethttp://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/vac832-249-4368