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Section 1
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student loans
Financial aid that is borrowed from financial institutions. These funds must be paid back; usually with interest.
single-sex
All male or female but not mixed
Bachelors degree
An academic degree which usually takes four years to earn and is awarded by a college or university.
Ivy League
An 8 school athletic and academic conference made up of private educational institutions known for academic excellence and selective admissions
prospective student
one considering enrolling in a particular institute of higher education
college major
What a student focuses on in college.
college minor
less intensive study than a major. For example, a nursing student has a MAJOR in nursing, but may choose an additional specialty in sports medicine
College entrance tests
SAT, ACT, PERT, and subject area tests that are used to evaluate students for admission to a college. SAT is the most widely used.
technical college
1-year diploma, 2 year associate degree. Students do not live there. More "hands on" classes. Don't need ACT/SAT, just placement test
Demographic
having certain characteristics in common, such as age, race, or gender
Personal statement
Also known as the college application essay
college admissions
process of applying for entrance to institutions of higher education
Room and Board
cost of housing and food while attending college or career school
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.
Weighted GPA
GPA calculated with additional weight for honors and AP classes
urban
cities
tuition
a sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university.
rural
in the country
GPA
Grade Point Average
credit hours
The amount of credit awarded for a course based on the number of hours per week that the meets. Most courses are 3 or 4
In state tuition
Lower Tuition rate for citizens of a specific state when attending a school in that state
Technical School
A post-secondary training institution for skilled trades not requiring a college degree.
sorority
a society for female students in a university or college
Faculty
teaching staff
scholarship
Generally, an amount paid for the benefit of a student at an educational institution to aid in the pursuit of studies.
college application
Form designed by colleges that asks basic personal information about applicant's background and education
coeducational (co-ed)
educating both sexes
fraternity
a social club for male undergraduates
FAFSA
The free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) is a form filled out by college or graduate students who are eligible for government-sponsored financial aid.
Dormitory
a place with sleeping facilities for a number of people, usually on a University campus
mascot
a person or animal that is adopted by a team or other group as a symbolic figure
Private college
a college that relies on endowments, tuition and fundraising campaigns. They do not receive government money
graduate student
a student who is studying for a degree that is higher than the one received after four years of study at a college or university
grant
a financial award given by a government agency to a private individual to attend college, university, or technical school.
Gap Year
A period of time taken as a break between high school and college, often for the purposes of volunteer work, travel, or to build life experience
matriculate
to enroll, especially at a college
Greek Life
The fraternities and sororities on a campus.
Letter of recommendation
Teacher or guidance counselor statement included with a college application
Waitlisted
Someone not admitted or denied admission but placed on a list for possible admission
work study
In this federally funded program, students take campus jobs as part of their financial aid package.
liberal arts
field of study at colleges and universities involving a broad based series of courses aimed at providing students with a far reaching education
University
A group of schools or colleges that offers multiple degree programs beyond secondary education
legacy
An inheritance from a parent or ancestor, within college admissions it means that you are part of a family tradition of attending a certain university
suburban
Outside of a city
Masters degree
2 or more years of study at college or university after bachelors degree
Public college
a college operated and financially supported by the state in which they are located
SAT Test
- The most widely used standardized test used in college admissions - This or the ACT is mandatory for most 4 year colleges.
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctorate degree
Application fee
Small fee (usually between $25-100) paid to cover the cost of having applying to a college
undergraduate
A student at a college or university who has not yet earned a degree (first four years of college)
Section 2
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