Education Milestones
Types of Institutions
Aptitude Requirements
Misc. Terms
100

This is earned after graduating from high school. 

A Diploma. 

100

This type of institution is a local public school that offers flexible, affordable education and is often a stepping stone to another location. 

Community College

100

This is the unweighted GPA that will grant you admission to an Arizona University.

3.0

100

This is the term for being the first in your family to attend a four-year university in the United States.

First Generation

200

This is earned after 1-8 years of additional schooling, requiring the defense of a dissertation. 

A Doctorate degree

200

This is an institution that offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and is authorized to grant academic degrees (bachelor's, master's, and doctorates). 

University

200

This is the unweighted class rank that will grant you admission to an Arizona University.

Top 25%

200

This is an occupation which is undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for growth. 

Career

300

This is earned after 1-3 years of additional schooling following a bachelor's degree.

A Master's degree

300

This type of educational institution teaches you the exact skills you need for a specific job. They focus on hands-on work instead of general academics. 

Vocational/Trade School

300

This is the ACT score that will grant you admission to an Arizona University.

22

300

This is a specific area of study that a student focuses on to earn a degree. 

Major

400

This is earned after 1-2 years of schooling at a community college or trade school. 

An Associate's degree

400

Name the type of institution:

Universal Technical Institute, Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School, Pima Medical Institute.

Vocational/Trade School

400

This is the SAT score that will grant you admission to an Arizona University.

1120

400

This is a qualification awarded to a student upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university. 

A Degree

500

This is earned after 4 years of education at a college or university. 

A Bachelor's degree

500

Between community colleges, universities, and trade schools, which one offers certificate programs? 

All 3! 

500

You must meet this many of the aptitude requirements to be admitted to ASU, UA, or NAU. 

One of four
500

This is a written passage where you speak to your unique experiences, qualities, or beliefs that aren't elsewhere represented on applications or resumes. 

Personal Statement

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