College Vocab

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Major

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The subject of study in which a study wishes to specialize; a series of related courses, taken primarily in the junior and senior year of college

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Letter of Recommendation

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An assessment of the students' aptitudes, abilities, and interests, written by a teacher or counselor and used by colleges and universities in the admission process

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Master's Degree

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Bachelors degree plus graduate courses in specialized area. This degree usually requires two additional years of full-time study after completion of a bachelors degree

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Financial aid or assistance

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Any financial award to a students (e.g., grant, scholarship, work study, or loan)

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Grade Point Average

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In indicator of the students' over all scholastic performance

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Grant

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Awards are usually based on financial need and do not require payment. Grants are available through the federal government, statr agencies, private organizations and educational institution.

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Honors Program

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university programs offering the opportunity for superior students to enrich their education experience through independent, advanced, or accelerated study.

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Open admission (open enrollment)

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the policy of some colleges of admitting virtually all highschool graduates, regardless of academic qualification such as highschool grades and admission scores.

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Post- secondary

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opportunities that are available after graduation from highschool (secondary school); usually refers to colleges and universities in the admission process

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PSAT//NMSQT

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Preliminary SAT and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Enables students to practice for the SAT reasoning TEST and serves as the qualifying test for scholarship competitions conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

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Regular Decision

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The application process in which a student submits an application to an institution by a specific date and receives a decision within a reasonable and clearly stated period of time but no later than April 15th

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Student Aid Report

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The information received after the FAFSA has been processed. The SAR summarized the data in the FAFSA and reports the Expected Family Contribution

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Transcript

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The official record of high school or college courses and grades; generally required as part of the college application

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Work Study

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Money earned in a job obtained through the help of the college's financial aid office. Hours and location of the job are compatible with academic life and school schedule.

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ACT

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A college entrance exam that measured English, Math, reading and science reasoning. Scored range from 1-36 with a composite score. An optional writing test is offered

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Advanced Placement (AP) Tests

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Designed for students who have completed college-level work in high-school, AP Tests are given in specific subject areas and are used to determine if a student may gain advanced standing in college

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Admission

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The decision to allow a student to enter a college or university

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Application

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a formal request for admission to a college of university; requires the submission of forms and other materials

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Aptitude

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A natural ability of talent

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Associate's Degree (A.A, A.S.)

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A 2 year degree that generally prepares a student for further study at a four year institution or may provide sufficient training for a specific career

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Award Letter

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A financial aid letter or document indicating the amount and type of financial support the school is able to provide for the upcoming year.

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Regular decision

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Application process in which a student submits an application to Ann institution by a specific date and receives a decision within a reasonable and clearly stated period of time no later than April 15th

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Standardized test

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Test such as the act and sat provided college admission officers with a comparative standard for evaluating students academic aptitude and likelihood of success

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Scholarship

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Financial aid based on merit and or criteria set by the donor. This money does. It have to be repaid and is either paid directly to the student or deposited in a university account

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Rolling admission

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The application process In which a college reviews an application when then application is completed and communicates the admission decision within a few weeks of reviewing

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Bachelors degree

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A four-year degree from a college or university for a prescribed course of study. Also referred to as baccalaureate degree, B.A. (Bachelor of Arts), B.S. (bachelor of science), ect.

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Bachelors degree

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A four-year degree from a college or university for a prescribed course of study. Also referred to as baccalaureate degree, B.A. (Bachelor of Arts), B.S. (bachelor of science), ect.

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Certificate

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Seated upon successful completion of a short-term vocational or career training program.

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Class rank

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A students approximate standing in her/his graduating class, based on grade point average (e.g., 72nd in a class or 410; I. The "upper 5th of the class"

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College entrance exam

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Standardized test in the admission process to predict the likelihood of s students success in college

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College level examination program (CLEP)

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The college boards credit-by-examination program enabling students to demonstrate college level achievement in 34 different subject areas and receive up to two years of college credit.

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Common application

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A standardized undergraduate application used by more than 400 colleges for admission

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Credit hour

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Unit of value give to college classes that denoted the amount of time as student invest in formal

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Credit hour

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Unit of value give to college classes that denoted the amount of time as student invest in formal instruction. Credit hours may be used to determine part time and full time course loads.

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Deferred admission

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Allows an admitted/accepted student to postpone enrollment for one year

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Degree

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The rank or title given by a college or university to a student who has met certain academic requirements.

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Diploma

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Certificate issued by a school, college or university to a student who had met coursework and graduation requirements

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Doctorate Degree (Ph.D)

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One of the highest levels of an academic degree. Typically requires the completion of a masters degree plus advanced graduate courses in a specialized area

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Early Action

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Early action is a plan under which a student applied early in the fall and often receives an admission decision prior to January. EA allows the accepted candidate until May 1 to accept or scribe the offer of admission

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Early decision

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Early decision is a plan under which a student applies to the first choice college early in the fall (usually by November 1st of the senior year) and agrees by contract to enter that college if offered admission. Early decision applicants are judged on the basis of their junior year test scores class rank, and grades

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Early decision

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Early decision is a plan under which a student applies to the first choice college early in the fall (usually by November 1st of the senior year) and agrees by contract to enter that college if offered admission. Early decision applicants are judged on the basis of their junior year test scores class rank, and grades

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Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

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An amount the student and students family are expected to contribute toward his/her education. If I'd used in determining eligibility for federal student Aid

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Extracurricular Activities

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Any school activity, such as athletics, drama or music, that offers the student an opportunity to complement his or her classroom experiences

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FASFA

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A form required by the government for application to any federal education aid program. A FASFA determines the specific federal student aid programs that contribute to a students total college financial aid package and in what proportions. High school seniors should submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1st.