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Vocabulary [PDF]

 
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College Vocabulary

Is your head spinning from three-letter acronyms and new terminology? Check out this handy vocabulary reference guide.  Read more
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Types of Colleges

Now that you have some idea about the type of degree or education you need to get the career you want, you might like to know which schools and colleges offer those programs.  Read more
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Types of Degrees

Opportunities for SuccessDifferent careers require different types of education and training. You can complete some degrees in a short time; others take longer. Some are specific, focusing on the skills and knowledge you need for a particular job; others are more broad. On the next page you’ll find a chart that explains the type of education required for different jobs. Read more
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What you can expect to make without higher education.
In 2005, the median income of a high school graduate or GED recipient was $24,435. That’s $16,699 less than they would have earned with a bachelor’s degree.

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