College & Career Unit Vocabulary

The number of unemployed people as a percentage of the total labor force

Sum of the earnings total over a lifetime

How well the individual student meets the college’s admission criteria (Grades, Courses, Test Scores)

Highest level of academic degree. Typically takes two or more years. Common prerequisites Bachelor's & Master's degree.

College entrance exams

HBCUs originated during a time when African-American students were denied access to most colleges and universities.

The process of being selected for entrance into a college or university

BONUS: What college did Ms. Ortiz go to for her Master's degree?

Type of college with up to 2-year programs leading to certificates, diplomas, or associate degrees.

Number of people enrolled at a school or college

The degree you receive when you graduate from high school (4 years)

Activities organized outside of the regular school day

An advanced 2-year program completed after obtaining a bachelor's degree.

An official report that includes your courses, dates of attendance, and grades

An institution of higher education that awards degrees and certificates.

5 highly selective institutions that prepare students to serve as officers in their chosen branch of the military

The percentage of students who graduate from an educational institution

How well the college meets a student’s academic, social, and financial needs.

A two-year degree that you can obtain after High School

Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form you fill out to determine your financial aid status

The number of classes you take in one semester

The state of lacking the means to satisfy basic needs

BONUS: What college did Ms. Ortiz go to for her Bachelor's degree?

The percentage of the students who got accepted to a university

A written summary of your qualifications for college

A college operated and financially supported by the state in which they are located.

A four year degree that you can obtain after High School

A subject or field of study - student's main field of specialization in college

An event where you can learn about and meet with many college admissions officers and representatives at one time

The cost of classes at a college or university