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English IV: Vocabulary List 1: College Readiness and Admissions

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prerequisite

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a class that must be taken before you can take a different class.

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CLEP

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the "college level examination program" can be administered to students who desire to obtain college credit by taking proficiency tests in selected courses. if the student scores high enough on the test, college credit can be awarded. information concerning an individual institution's policies toward CLEP tests can be found in the institution's catalog.

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common application

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the common application (informally known as the common app) makes it possible for students to use one admissions application to apply to any 456 member colleges and universities. there is a common application for first-year admission and common application for transfer admission. both versions allow the application to be filled our once online and submitted to all schools with the same information going to each.

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major

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your primary area of study. your college major is the field you plan to get a job in after you graduate. (for example, a major can be in business, linguistics, or psychology.)

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credit transfer

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some students attend more than one institution during their college career or were enrolled in dual enrollment classes in high school. when they move or transfer from one college to another, such as st.thomas university, their also transfer accumulated credit hours from the former institution to the new one. the new institution determines which courses will apply toward graduation requirements.

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credit hour

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the number of hours assigned to a specific class. this is usually the number of hours per week you are in the class. the number of credit hours you enroll in determines whether you are a full-time student or a part-time student.

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degree requirements

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those requirements prescribed by other institutions for completion of a program of study. requirements may include a minimum number of hours, required GPA, prerequisites and elective courses within the specified major, and/minor areas of study.

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withdrawal

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students may withdraw from courses during a semester, but there are established procedures for doing so. the college catalog and/or class schedule generally specifies the procedures. written approval from a university official must bbe secured, and some fees might apply.

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ACT & SAT

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these letters are acronyms for the "American College Test" and the "Scholastic Aptitude Test". Both Test are designed to measure a student's level of knowledge in basic areas such as math, science, and english. most colleges require the results of either the ACT or SAT before granting admission.

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tuition

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the amount paid for each credit hour of enrollment. it does not include the cost of books, fees, or room and board. tuition charges vary from college to college and are dependent on such factors as resident or out-of-state status, level of classes enrolled in, and whether the institution is publicly or privately financed.

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free application for federal student aid (FAFSA)

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this application is the first step in the financial aid process. most schools use the FAFSA to determine students' financial aid. the FAFSA determines the amount of money a student and/or family is expected to contribute toward the price of attending a postsecondary institution.

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full-time enrollment/part-time enrollment

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a full-time student is enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in a semester, (full-time status for a summer term is usually 6 credit hours). a part-time student is enrolled in less than 12 credit hours in a semester, (less than 6 in a summer term)

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internship

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a short-term experience where an individual works under supervision in a workplace to gain practical skills and experience in a career pathway and to increase work-readiness skills. a common type of work-based learning for high school 11th and 12th grade students and college students. it can be paid or unpaid, and might offer school credit.

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academic probation

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all colleges require students to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) to remain in school. any student not maintaining satisfactory progress toward their educational objectives will be placed on probation for a semester.

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prospective student

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a potential applicant for admission, particularly those who have shown interest in attending the institution or in which the institution has shown interest.

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advisor

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a school official, usually assigned by your college or university, who can help choose your classes and make sure are you taking the appropriate courses to graduate.

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general education classes

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classes that give students basic knowledge of a variety of topics. students often must take general education classes in order to graduate. this set of classes includes different courses and is called by different names at various insitutions

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associate degree

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a degrees granted by technical, community, and some private career colleges that typically require at least two years of study (60+ hours) beyond high school

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minor

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your secondary area of study. fewer classes are required for a college minor than for a major. a minor can be a specialization of their major field (for example, students who want to become a science reporter might major in journalism and minor in biology.)

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bachelor's degrees

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a degrees that usually requires four years (120+ hours) beyond high school at an accredited college or university

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