College Admission Vocabulary

Question 1

test administered by the College Board for admission or placement by colleges and universities

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SAT - Scholastic Assessment Test

Question 2

admission while in 11th grade and completes 12th grade while attending first year of college

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Early Admission

Question 3

shows a total academic record (credit and grades) while enrolled at a particular school

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Question 4

given by the American College Testing Program. Required or recommended for college admission

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ACT

Question 5

The decision by a college or university in which an applicant is refused admission.

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Denial

Question 6

An online admission application for use by interested students

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Common Application

Question 7

Subject area tests administered by College Board for majors like engineering or architecture

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SAT Subject Area Test

Question 8

Opportunities to top students for advanced study, extra financial aid and better housing.

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Honors Program

Question 9

A form provided by the college which must be submitted to be considered for admission.

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Application for Admission

Question 10

must meet criteria to be declared a state resident for lower rates at public school

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Residency

Question 11

Letter attesting to a student's character, involvement in school and in the community.

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Recommendation

Question 12

This is the numerical ordering of students based on their GPA.

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Rank in Class

Question 13

An average of all grades a student has earned in high school level courses.

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Grade Point Average (GPA)

Question 14

A student's complete high school academic record through the end of the senior year.

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Final Transcript

Question 15

High school courses which culminates in a national exam to receive college level credit.

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Advanced Placement

Question 16

Required by most colleges for processing applications. Fees generally range from $10 to $50

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Application Fee

Question 17

A decision a college makes which grants an individual admission.

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Acceptance

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