College Terms

What is Milken's CEEB (College Entrance Examination Board) Code?

The yield rate is the percentage of students who return to a college/university after their first year.

Honors classes at Milken receive a 0.5 bump in Milken's GPA calculations.

What is the date by which students must reply to a college/university about whether they will enroll in the fall?

Engaging Intensely is a commonly used term that describes the level of which an applicant shows engagement in a school.

What is the quantitative cumulative average of all academic work?

What do you call the courses that are required by all majors for the Bachelor's degree at a particular institution?

The term test-optional means that the college/university has an alternative or no testing requirement.

A waitlist is a non-decision decision, which colleges use to help ensure they meet their preferred freshman class size.

What is the field of specialization or concentration for a college undergraduate student?

The College Admission Committee is the administration who oversees the PSAT, SAT, and Advanced Placement (AP) exams.

What is a program that offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students?

Early Decision is a binding commitment to attend a student's first-choice college if admitted.

What is the data that defines the mid-range of a college's admitted student population in terms of test scores and GPAs?

What is the official record of a student's academic history including courses and grades?

A deferral is a delayed decision by a college/university prior to a definitive admission or denial.

If a student is admitted through an Early Action application round, they are required to attend the institution.

What is SCOIR used for?

What is the ratio of students admitted to a college/university of those who apply?

The ACT is a multiple-choice test consisting of four sections: Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Science, and English.

Which is NOT a section on the SAT?

Ms. Jackson attended her ________ institution for four years earning her ________ degree.

What is the name of the pre-formatted application that is accepted by 500+ colleges and universities?

A supplement is an additional application component required by certain institutions that may include essay prompts.

What is an athletic league consisting of eight highly selective institutions?

What is another name for a college applicant who is a family member of an alumnus/alumna?