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ACT |
Is the standardized test accepted by most colleges and universities for admission's purposes. Max Score: 36 |
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Analyze |
Break down something big by studying the parts |
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AP: (Advanced Placement Classes) |
College level classes in a wide variety of subjects that you can take while still in high school and earn college credit and placement. |
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Application |
The first step in requesting admission to college. Usually there is a form to fill out by a certain deadline; sometimes there is an application fee to pay. |
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Associate's Degree ( A.S. , A.A.) |
Is academic degree that generally takes two years of study and is awarded by a community or junior college students with 60 credit hours or more. |
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AVID |
Advancement Via Individual Determination |
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AVID Mission Statement |
AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. |
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AVID theme saying |
AVID Top Dog
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Class Rank |
is a mathematical summary of a student's academic record compared to those of other students in the class Example: # out of 1000 |
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College and Career Readiness |
means that a high school graduate has the knowledge and skills in English, Math, Science, History and Critical Thinking necessary to qualify for succeed in entry level careers at college |
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College Application |
the formal process to get accepted into college |
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College Major |
A student's primary field of study at a college or university that will lead them to a chosen career. |
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College Minor |
A student's secondary field of study or specialization during their undergraduate studies. |
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Community College |
A nonresidential junior college offering courses to people living in a particular area at a low cost. |
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Cornell Note 4 Part |
2 General Information , 3 questions, Notes 4, Summary |
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Credit Hour |
A unit of academic credit usually 1 class = 3 credit hours |
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Dean's List |
a category of students in a college or university who achieve high grades of 3.5 or more per semester |
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Degree |
Is a title in recognized of completion of studies at a college or university. Titles include AA, AS, BA, BS, MA, MS, MBA, PhD, MD, JD |
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Diploma |
is a certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as a High School or College |
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Doctorate ( PhD, MD, JD) |
the highest degree awarded by a graduate school or other approved educational organization ( PhD, MD, JD) |
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Dormitory |
A college or university building containing living quarters for students |
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FAFSA |
Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Application that students must complete to qualify for Federal Aid. |
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Financial Aid |
Assistance given in the form of college loans grants scholarships work study to students who qualify through FAFSA |
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GPA Calculations |
calculated by adding total # Divide by total # classes A: 4 B: 3 C: 2 D: 1 F: 0 |
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GPA ( Grade Point Average) |
Calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted. Average may range from o.o to a 4.0 |
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Graduate Student |
is a student at a college or university who has earned a bachelor's and is seeing a Master's or Dorcorate Degree |
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Grants |
Free money for college from FAFSA |
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Honors = Honors Classes |
classes are faster paced. have less behavior issues and contain more rigor than most high school classes. |
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Inference |
reaching a conclusion about something using common sense and prior knowledge |
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Level 1 Question |
Readers can point to one correct answer right in the text which are usually facts. Following words found: define observing name indentifying recite noting listing Describe |
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Level 2 Question |
Reader infer answers from what the text states, finding answers in several places in the text. words can include: analyzing grouping synthesizing comparing and contrasting inferring sequencing |
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Level 3 Question |
Readers think beyond what the text states. Answers are based on opinions with proof and evidence and may vary. words found: what if evaluating judging apply a principle speculating imagining predicting hypothesizing |
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Master Degree ( M.S, M.A, M.B.A) |
An Academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone graduate study while demonstrating a mastery of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. Additional 2-3 years after Bachelor's Degree. |
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P.A.R.C.C. |
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career is a group of states working together to develop a set of assessments. |
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Private College |
university or college that is funded by private funding and not by public fond's |
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Proprietary College |
For profit college education in the US operated by private, profit seeking businesses. Most of these school offer certificate instead of diplomas or degree |
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Public College |
university or college that is predominantly funded by public means through a national, state city or country government. |
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Rigor |
used by educators to describe school work that is academically, intellecutally, and personally challenging. |