Formulas for career success; Higher Learning

general equivalency diploma; certificate considered equivalent to a high school diploma, earned by passing a test

Something which makes life easier or more enjoyable

Amount of money an individual should be able to earn in his or her career

Term used to describe the advanced level of academic post-secondary education; includes masters level and doctoral level

Account of donation funds invested in order to continuously generate income; the original endowment amount is left alone

Option level of schooling beyond what is required by law; also known as higher education or tertiary education

Grade point Average; average grade earned by a student, concerted to a four-point scale

Post- secondary institutions providing traditional academic classes with flexible scheduling

Post-secondary institutions providing traditional academic classes as well as any number of campus amenities

Graduate degree which focuses on skills and practical analysis over theory or research

Undergraduate degree requiring 60 to 80 credit hours and typically taking two years of full time study to complete

Graduate degree requiring 48 to 72 hours after the masters degree is earned

Earned to verify qualification to perform a job; awarded by government agencies; required by law for some careers

Undergraduate degree requiring 120-140 credit hours and typically taking four years of full time study to complete

Term used to describe the fundamental level of academic post-secondary education; includes associate level and bachelors

Term meaning anyone with a high school diploma or GED is admitted

Program created and controlled by The College Board in which introductory college level courses are taught in high skool

Graduate degree requiring 30-72 credit hours after the bachelors degree is earned

2 year integrated program offering college level courses; also known as the IB program

Post-secondary institutions providing job-specific training through formal classes and hands on training

Program allowing students to enroll in college courses for credit while still in high school

earned to verify qualification to perform a job; awarded by organizations or institutions; considered voluntary

Elaborate, Comprehensive, independent research project contributing to the field of study