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Bachelor's Degree
degree that takes 3-5 years for course of study.
degree for study after bachelor's degree
degree that takes two years for course of study.
highest level of academic degree takes 2-8 years.
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campus
grounds of the college
dorm and buildings of college
buildings, dorms and grounds of college
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university
collection of coleges with undergraduate and graduate programs
colleges with technical training
colleges with two year programs leading to bachelor's degrees
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community college
collection of colleges that award bachelors degrees and graduate degrees
institution of higher learning that awards degrees and certificates
sometimes called junior college; pathway to four year degrees
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major
group of courses you specialize in for your degree
a secondary academic discipline
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Plagiarism is using your own words to write a paper or information.
True
False
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lecture
Lesson being delivered by speech or presentation by instructor
instruction for a course
a unwanted discussion from teacher or parent
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letter of recommendation
letter written for you explaining your skills, work habits and achievements
letter you send colleges explaining you skills, work habits and achievement
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college
institution of higher learning that awards degrees and certificates
sometimes called a junior college; pathway to four year degree
a collection of colleges with undergraduate and graduate programs
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safety school
college that you want to get into depending on class rank and test scores
college that is your "back up"; you know you have everything to be accepted
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rural
colleges located in country often with access to farming communities
colleges in cities
colleges near cities and farming communities
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higher education
school after middle school
training or education at a college, university or technical school
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liberal arts
college with subjects such as literature, philosophy, math, sciences
college with subjects specializing in training and technical subjects
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early decision
to commit to enroll at a college if admitted and offered financial aid
to decide where you want to go to college before everyone else
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seminar
course delivered by speech or presentation
class or conference held to discuss ideas on topics
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College Application Process
test scores
combination of test scores, transcript, extra curricular, essay
applying to colleges
your high school extra curricular activities
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Internships are positions for students or trainees to work in an organization to gain experience or satisfy requirements
True
False
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urban
college is located in country with access to wilderness and farms
colleges between cities and farming communities
colleges in cities
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financial aid
money parents give you
money you earn
money from grants or scholarships
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College Essay:
essay written in writing class for a grade
personal statement written on a topic to go with college application
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Doctoral Degree
course of study that requires 3-5 years of study
course of study with degree at highest level; 2-8 years.
degree or certificate that is two years or less
course of study that adds to bachelor's degree
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rolling admissions is the process of evaluating the students admission package as soon as it is complete.
False
True
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Describe the ACT.
standardized test for high school grads to prep for college level work.
a mouthwash rinse
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Transcripts are inventory of high school or college courses and grades; helps determine GPA and classes needed.
False
True
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FAFSA
free application for free school aid
free application for federal school aid
free application for federal student aid
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SAT is the main test used to look at students' academic skills for admission to colleges.
True
False
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suburban
colleges in cities
colleges in farming/wilderness areas
colleges between cities and farming areas
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private schools
independent schools that set own policies and goals; $$ not from government
school funded mainly by government; larger class sizes/ high acceptance
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masters degree
course work for 2 years or less of training
degree specializing in 3-5 years of study
degree of the highest level
degree that builds on education of bachelor's degree
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Associate's Degree
degree awarded with extra study specializing in bachelor's degree
highest degree awarded after 2-8 years of study
degree awarded after 3-5 years of study
degree awarded after two years of study
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minor
secondary academic discipline
group of courses specialized in for your degree
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vocational college
colleges that focus on training for the workplace
college that focus on earning two year degrees
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scholarships
financial award given to students to further education
financial aid applied to from government
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GPA is the total number of grades averaged by total number of classes.
False
True
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reach school
school you know you can be admitted into
college you want to get into if your class rank and test scores permit
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public schools
independent school that sets own policies and goals; no government funding
schools that are funded by a state government; higher acceptance rate
