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Section 1
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Public Institution
A college or university that receives public funding, primarily from a local, state, or national government that oversees and regulates the school's operations is considered a public institution.
College Readiness
students who are considered to be equipped with the knowledge and skills deemed essential for success in university, college, and community-college programs; Colleges want to know if one has signed up for advanced or Honors classes.
Open Admission
The policy of some colleges of admitting virtually all high school graduates, regardless of academic qualifications such as high school grades and admission scores.
GPA (Grade Point Average)
This is a numerical version of your grades. Each course's grade is worth a certain number of points (1-5) which are averaged together. Your GPA (Ex. 3.8 or 4.2) determines your Class Rank.
PLAN Test
This test is usually taken in the sophomore year to prepare the student for the ACT.
Bursar's Office/Business Office
responsible for all financial transactions of the institution
Honors classes
The difference between a regular class (such as English 1) and the honors class (English 1 Honors) is not necessarily the amount of work, but the type of work required and the pace of studying. Honors courses are not advanced in the same sense that high school Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses are. Rather, honors courses are enriched; they offer the same material in greater depth and with a faster pace.
Corporate Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to help employees and their families, show community support, and encourage future job seekers toward a career in that company's area of business.
ACT Test
An alternative to the SAT, this test is widely accepted by a broad range of institutions and is administered throughout the school year. The ACT assesses English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning, and these scores can be used in lieu of SAT Subject Tests.
Grants
Forms of educational funding that do not have to be repaid.
Wait-list
This is a list of applicants who may be considered for acceptance if there is still space after admitted students have decided whether or not they'll attend. Students on the wait-list have strong profiles but are marginally qualified.
Tuition and Fees
The cost of classes, labs, and miscellaneous fees at a college or university.
Transcript
an official document showing the educational work of a student in a school or college
"Best-fit"
The school where you, not your friends or relatives, will be most successful.
"Safety School"
A college or university where you clearly meet the admission requirements: minimum GPA, test scores, etc. It's important, though, that the school also be one that you would want to attend, should you not gain admission to more selective colleges.
Federal Perkins Loan
Provides low-interest loans to help needy students finance the costs of post secondary education
College Catalog (a.k.a. College Bulletin)
an official publication of a college or university that identifies its mission, curriculum, academic policies, and procedures, as well as the names and educational background of the faculty.
Community College:
Type of college with up to 2-year programs leading to certificates, diplomas, or associate degrees.
Institutional grant
need-based grant provided by an institution; grants do not have to be repaid.
Electives
Courses that are not required; colleges are more impressed by respectable grades in challenging courses than outstanding grades in easy courses.
Athletic Scholarship
Scholarship based upon athletic ability or your prospective schools departmental needs Division I, II, and II scholarships are difficult to receive because of fierce competition.
Early Action
Early action plans are NON-BINDING— students receive an early response to their application but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date of May 1.
Demonstrated Need
the difference between your expected family contribution and the total cost of attendance for a particular college
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
The application required for students to be considered for federal student financial aid.
SAT Test
a test that measures the critical thinking mathematical, reasoning, and writing skills students need to do college-level work.
Merit-Based Grant
A form of gift aid (does not require repayment) based upon your grade point average, academic excellence and extracurricular involvement with some attention to your financial need.
Need-Blind Admission
A policy of making admission decisions without considering the financial circumstances of applicants. Colleges that use this policy may not offer enough financial aid to meet a student's full need.
College Application
the process by which individuals apply to gain entry into a college or university.
Room & Board
cost of housing and food while attending college or career school.
University
a collection of colleges, has undergraduate programs which award bachelor degrees and graduate program for masters' degrees and doctorates.
Cost of Attending College
is the most valued alternative given up to attend college
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
College-level courses that a student can take in high school.
College Essay
A brief composition on a single subject, required by many colleges as part of the application process for admission.
college
An institution of higher education that awards degrees and certificates.
Institutional Loan
Any student loan administered by the college or university using the institution's funds as source of funding. Perkins Loans maybe considered institutional loans.
Early Decision
Students who apply under early decision make a commitment to enroll at the college if admitted and offered a satisfactory financial aid package. This is a BINDING decision. If accepted, one must attend this school.
Private Institutions
institution supported or controlled by private individuals or non-governmental agencies
Institute of Technology
a type of university which specializes in engineering, technology, Applied Science, and possibly natural sciences.
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
An estimate of the parents' and/or student's ability to contribute to post-secondary expenses. In general, the lower the EFC, the higher the financial aid award from the college may be.
Loans
a type of financial aid available to students and parents. Loans must be repaid.
Campus Visit/Tour
A service by the college admissions office for prospective students, allowing them to visit various campus buildings, meet key institutional personnel, and get a firsthand look at campus life.
Award Letter
The notification of financial aid award. The award letter lists the types and amounts of financial aid the student is eligible for. To finalize the award package, the student must sign and return the award letter to the Financial Aid office.
Liberal Arts College
a post-secondary school that focuses on broad skills in thinking and writing rather than pre-professional skills
Federal Pell Grant
A federal grant for undergraduate students with financial need.
Common Application
A standardized undergraduate application used by more than 400 colleges (mostly selective, independent) for admission.
Trade School
a vocational school, also called a trade school, is a higher-level learning institution that specializes in providing students with the vocational education and technical skills they need in order to perform the tasks of a particular job. Students typically earn a credential or a certificate
Financial Aid Office
The office on a college campus that is responsible for processing students' financial aid.
Recommendations
Requirement on a college application. Usually a letter submitted by a teacher.
Rolling-admissions Policy
The application process whereby a college reviews an application when the application is completed and communicates the admission decision within a few weeks of reviewing the application.
"Reach School"
A college or university that you have a chance of getting into, but your test scores, GPA and/or class rank are a bit on the low side when you look at the school's profile. The top U.S. colleges and top universities should always be considered reach schools.
Section 2
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