Credit and Success

Harder classes that can give you college credit

An account at a bank where you can deposit and withdraw money

A rating of your previous responsibility with credit

A short description of an idea that explains the concept in a short period of time

Purchases or advances using the credit card that have not yet been paid back, owed to your credit card company

The original sum of money invested or lent

The annual cost of a loan to a borrower (expressed as a percentage)

Complete record of your academic achievements in high school

Buying or selling something; a business deal

Personal habits and traits that shape how you work and interact with others

Letter written by a teacher or a boss sent to the college you are applying to, highlighting why you should get accepted

An essay you write about yourself that highlights why you should be accepted into the college you are applying to

Activities outside of academic classes, such as sports and clubs

The trust that lets people give things (like goods, services or money) to other people in the hope they will repay later

The average of all the grades you've gotten in school

A thing that is borrowed, usually a sum of money

Card issued by a bank allowing the holder to transfer money electronically to another bank account when making purchases

Technical knowledge and qualifications that are learnable

Classes you take in High School and College

The process of applying to a college

A card issued by a bank, allowing you to purchase goods or services on credit

A document that sums up your skills, experiences, and accomplishments

Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent

A way to pay back a loan over an extended period of time, generally by making fixed monthly payments