College Terms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is SCOIR used for?

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

What is the quantitative cumulative average of all academic work?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which is NOT a section on the SAT?

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

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

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

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