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Exams given half-way through a semester which covers all the content covered in the course up to this point
thesis exam
final exams
finals
Mid-term exams
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Students who want to drop or add a course must complete the required form(s) before the drop/add deadline(s)
tuition change
change form
withdraw form
drop/add
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A student who attends college or university half-time, taking fewer than 12 credit hours per term.
adjunct student
full time student
part-time student
graduate student
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How much it costs to attend the university, including tuition, fees, and room and board is called _________.
cost of admission
scholarships
tuition
room and boord
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What is academic probation?
Course completion at college
Good academic standing at college
for college students with failing grades
Graduation requirement for college
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A teacher of the highest rank in a college or university.
professor
teacher
advisor
student
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What does CLEP stand for?
College Learning Evaluation Process
College Level Education Program
Comprehensive Learning Education Program
College Level Examination Program
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A standard application form that is accepted by more than 450 member colleges and universities for admissions.
The School App
The Common App
The Patriot App
The College App
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What is a bursar?
The college billing office
Student advisor at college
Course registrar at college
College financial aid office
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Plans selected to provide food and meals for students living in residence halls.
meal plan
dorm plan
grocery plan
food plan
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What is college tuition?
Textbook cost
Amount charged for college classes
Room and board (dorm and food)
Total cost of living at college
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What is a thesis?
A college research paper
A college short essay
A college course project
A college formal writing, usually a large paper
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An examination at the end of a term, academic year, or class =
quarter essay
mid-terms
finals
term paper
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What is a full-time student?
At least 12 credits
Non-degree student
Less than 12 credits
Part-time student
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A student who does not legally reside in the state in which the college or university is located =
in-state student
foreign student
college student
out of state student
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What are core requirements?
Optional college classes
Elective college courses
Required college classes
Advanced college courses
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What is financial aid package?
Various financial support
Scholarships only
Loans only
Tuition fees
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What is a safety school?
A college that has a low acceptance rate
A college that is a top choice school
A college that has a high acceptance rate
A college that is a teach school
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What form do students need to complete each year to get financial aid?
Federal Form
Annual Scholarship form
School based form
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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What is the name for a part-time professor?
tenured professor
professor
dean
adjunct professor
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What is a grant?
Free college money that does not need to be repaid
Work-study program
Scholarship application
Loan to repay
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The number of courses or credits a student takes during a specific term =
course number
syllabus
class list
course load
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What is a commuter?
Part-time student at college
Off-campus student who drives to/from home to college
Full-time student who lives on campus
On-campus college student
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A student leader who works in campus dormitories and supervises issues and activities related to dorm life.
teaching assistant
student assistant
resident assistant
dean
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University official who is responsible for registering students & keeping their academic records, such as transcripts.
bursar
dean
registrar
professor
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What is college commencement?
the end of high school
an optional college class
a required college class
college graduation where students receive degress
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An individual who assists a teacher with instructional responsibilities also known as graduate assistants.
tenured professor
graduate assistants
adjunct professor
teaching assistants
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To enroll in a program of study at a college or university, with the intention of earning a degree.
enroll
matriculation
joining
employment
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The list of what classes are offered for an upcoming term =
course catalogue
syllabus
bursar's offerings
grade report
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Provides part-time jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education.
career job
job
job
Federal Student Aid
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A Bachelor of Science degree is called a
MA
BS
MS
BA
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What is a college syllabus?
A college course outline
A college exam schedule
A college textbook list
A college class schedule
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When you take a college class just for the experience, but choose to not earn credit towards a degree =
enroll
matriculate
complete
audit
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The head of a division of a college or university is the _______
principal
head of school
dean
president
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Who is a counselor who helps students with graduation requirements?
president
teacher
dean
academic advisor
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What is an AA degree?
Doctorate degree
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Associate's of Arts degree
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What is a BA degree?
Four-year degree, aka Bachelor's of Arts
Two-year degree
Technical degree
Community college degree
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To formally stop participating in a course or attending a university.
quit
graduate
drop/add
withdraw
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What is a double major?
Certificate program
Single major program
Two major program
Minor degree
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A postsecondary institution that is supported mainly by public funds.
public university
private college
private university
private school
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What is early action?
Regular admission
Deferred admission
Late application
Early application
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A university’s policy of accepting all students who have completed high school regardless of their grades
open admissions
most highly selective
selective admissions
highly selective
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List of applicants who may be admitted if there is space available after all admitted students have made their decision
wait list
acceptance list
incomplete list
rejection list
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What is college open admissions?
Limited collegeadmissions
All high school graduates
Selective admissions
Competitive admissions
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What is a college major?
Secondary focus in college
Elective college course
Main subject area in college
General education in college
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What is a college minor?
Elective college course
Major college requirement
Main college subject area
Secondary focus in college
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How much money your family is expected to contribute to your college expenses (tuition, fees, etc.).
Grant
Scholarship
Expected family contribution
FAFSA
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When students spend a term studying in a foreign country. Most schools offer study abroad programs.
study abroad
college transfer
transfer
transfer student
