Vocabulary Review

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A degree earned after 8-12 years of schooling often referred to as a Doctoral Degree.

a standardized test designed to measure a student's level of knowledge in basic areas

cost of housing and food while attending college or career school.

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

a standardized test for high school achievement and college admissions

a student's declared secondary area of focus that requires a lot less coursework

A unit of measure that represents an hour of instruction

Grade Point Average

A degree which usually takes four years to earn and is awarded by a college or university.

a number representing the average value of the accumulated final grades earned.

An academic degree from a college or those who complete at least one year of prescribed study.

something required beforehand

a financial award given by a government agency to help pay for college.

A federal program that provides part time employment opportunities for students

An educational institution of higher education which is not supported by public taxes.

means all courses taken, grades received, from the first day of school to the current year.

2 year college degree from a community college, university, college, or technical school.

A sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university

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

Money given to a student by the federal government or private sources to attend college.

A principal subject or field of study chosen by a student to represent his/her primary interest