College Glossary

indicator of student's overall scholastic (class) performance

any program offering opportunity for superior students advanced studies

Any school activity that complements student classroom experience

any financial award to a student

the rank or title given by a college/university to a student who has met requirements

financial aid based on merit, not repaid, usually based on a skill/accomplishment

Master's/Doctorate Degree

Bachelor's Degree + graduate courses in specialized area (2 years)

Expected Family Contibution (EFC) is:

A formal request for admission to a college/university.

official high school record required for college application

4-year degree in a specified subject.

Subject of student a student specializes in

Award based on financial need that do not have to be repaid; given via gov't

Test that students take to determine if they will be a National Merit Scholar.

The decision to allow a student to enter a college or university:

The writing test on the ACT is required.

Used to determine specific Fed. Student Aid programs that can help a student

You will complete the FAFSA

certificate issued by a school, college, or university to a student who has met requirements

For students who have completed college level work in high school to earn college credit

an assessment of the students aptitudes, abilities, and interests written by a teacher/mentor

AVID is an example of:

A standardized test used in the admission process to predict student success in college:

What college admissions test ranges in scores from 1-36?

A 2-year degree to prepare students for further study or a specific career

A competitive GPA ranges from

money earned at a job obtained through the university financial aid office

A student's approximate standing in his/her graduating class, based on GPA

information received as a result of FAFSA

opportunities available after graduation from high school; college/university

a pre-ACT test/exam of interests/skills for 10th graders

Master's Degree + advanced graduate courses (3-5 years)

A standardized application form used by a variety of colleges for admission

Recognition provided to a student for completion of a short-term vocational program

College admission test with scores ranging 0-2400

You can arrange to take educational tests through:

Associate's/Bachelor's Degrees

A natural ability or talent