College Vocabulary

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Major

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The subject of study in which the student chooses to specialize; a series of related courses , taken primarily in the Junior & Senior years of college

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Letter of Recommendation

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An assessment of the student aptitudes abilities, an interest, written by a teacher , counselor and used by colleges and universities in admission process

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Masters Degree

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Bachelor's degree plus graduate courses in specialized area . This degree usually requires two additional years of full time study after completion of a Bachelor's degree

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Financial Aid or Assistance

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Any financial award to a student , grant , scholarship , work , study, or loan

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Grade Point Average (GPA)

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In indicator of the students over all scholastic performance

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Regular Decision

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Th application process in which a student submits an aplication to an institution by a specific date and receives a decison within a reasonable date by April 15

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Rolling Admission

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The application process whereby a college reviews an application when the application is completed and comminicates the admission deciosion within a few weeks of reviewing the application

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SAT Reasoning Test

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College entrance exam designed to measure reading, writing and language, and math skills needed for academic success in college. SAT scores range from 200-800 in each of the two sections

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Scholarship

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Financial aid based on merit and / or criteria set by the donor.This award money does not have to be repaid and is either paid directly to the student or deposited in a university account

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Standardized Tests

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Test such as the ACT and SAT that provide college admission officers with a comparative standard for evaulating a students academis aptitude and likelihood of success in college

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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 FASFA 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 colleges financial aif office . Hours and location of the job are compatible with academic life and school schedules .

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ACT

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

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Advance Placement (AP) Test

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Designed for students who have completed college -level work in high school , AP test 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 or university ; requires the sunbmission 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 pepares a student for further study at a 4- year institution or many 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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Grant

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Money given by an organization, especially a government, for a particular purpose.

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Honors Program

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University programs offer the oppurtunity for superior students to enrich their education experience though independece ,advanced or accelerated study

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Open Admission (Open Enrolllement )

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The policy of allowing qualifying students to enroll in the school, college, etc., of their choice from a range of available options.

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PSAT / MNSQT

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The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test administered by the College Board and cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in the United States. Approximately 3.5 million students take the PSAT/NMSQT each year.

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Work Study

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Relating to a college program that enables students to work part-time while attending school.

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Bachelor's 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 degreen , B.A ( Bachelors of Arts) B.S ( Bachelors of Science ) , etc

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Certificate

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Awarded upon succcessful 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.,72th in a class of 410; in the upper 5th of the class )

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College Entrance Exam

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Standardized exam used in the admission process to predict the likelihood of a students success in college

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College Level Examination Progam (CLEP)

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The college Board's credit-by eamination program enabling students to demonstrate college - level achievement in 34 different subjects areas and achieve p to two years of college credit

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Common Application

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A standarized undergratuate application used by more than 400 colleges for admission

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Credit Hour

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Unit of a value give to college classes that denoted the amount of the time a student will invest in formal instruction . Credit hours my be used to determine part time and full time course loads. Specific numbers of credit hours in certain areas of study are required for graduation .

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Deferred Admission

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Allows and admitted / accepted student to postpone enrollement 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 has 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 Master's 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 applies early in the fall and often receives an admission decision prior to January .EA allows the accepted candidate until May 1st to accept or decline the offer or 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 Senior year ) and agrees by contract to enter that college if offered on the basis of 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 excepted to contribute toward his / her education . It is used in determining elibality towards college .

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Extracullicular 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 ( Free Aplication for Federal Student Aid )

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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 studdent total college financial aid package . High school seniors should submit the application by October the 1st