College Admission Terms

Admissions officers look at your grade point average (or GPA) as a measure of your academic achievement in high school.

Which of the following falls under the umbrella of Financial Aid?

A minor is your primary focus of study at college. Some start with a declared minor & some choose after their 1st year.

This office can help you choose a major that matches your interests and find internships.

In 11th grade, you will ask teachers for a letter of ____ so that they can tell schools what kind of student you are.

This is an overview of your academic progress in high school. It includes names & grades for all your completed courses.

FAFSA stands for...

A student who applies early but is not admitted and asked to supply additional information for a final decision has been

Second generation refers to college bound students whose parents did not obtain a college degree.

The Common Application (or Common App) allows high school seniors to...

During a campus visit, you can listen to admissions officers, go on a tour with a student guide, and ask questions.

The SAT is a standardized test for college admissions that contains a science section.

Financial Need is difference between the cost of attendance and the amount the student is expected to contribute.

This office can help you if you have an IEP and need accomodations in college.

Where high school students can go to meet with representatives from different colleges and learn about what each offers

Some colleges are test-optional, meaning you do not have to submit your SAT/ACT score to be considered for admission.

What is an Advanced Placement (AP) Course?

A liberal arts college offers majors in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Earning a degree from a community college can allow students who work full or part time to access flexible courses.

Scoir (pronounced score) is a program we use here at ElRo to help with searching for & applying to colleges.

A ___ is half a year of college. Many courses are one ____ long.

A degree you can earn in 2-3 years. Credits earned from this degree can be transferred to a 4 year school.

This test is one factor colleges can use when determining a student's ability to succeed academically at their school.

This is a short term job that can be paid or unpaid that allows students to gain experience in their field of interest.

Scholarships can come from colleges or outside institutions and is gift money you do not have to pay back.

The amount paid to attend college. It is only part of the bill as students may also pay fees, room & board, meals, etc.

A 4-year degree earned from a college or university in an undergraduate program.

You take the the pre-SAT in your junior year.

A degree received in graduate school, post-undergrad is called a...

Work-Study is a federal program which gives colleges funding to hire students for part-time jobs.

A list of students who have not been offered admission to a college. A small percentage may be invited if space permits.

A program run by colleges that gives students the chance to live and take classes in another country.

A student who applies early decision must sign a contract with the promise to attend that school if they are admitted.