College Types
the college that Ms. F-M attended
What is Occidental College?
a standard, non-binding college application deadline.
What is: Regular Decision (RD)?
a type of college funding awarded to students based on their achievements, talents, and skills (often academic)
What is: Merit-based financial aid?
A system where colleges review applications as they are received until spots are filled
What is: rolling admission
the limit of AP or Advanced classes a student can take per year at York School
What is four
a two-year higher education institution that provides affordable postsecondary education.
What is: community college?
a binding college application process. If accepted, you must attend the school and withdraw all other college applications.
What is: Early Decision (ED)?
an institution that does not consider an applicant's financial situation or ability to pay when making admissions decisions
What is: a need-blind institution?
When a college postpones a final admission decision to a later round
What is: deferral?
An application round required to apply with at York, if a college on your list offers this
What is early action
an undergraduate institution that prioritizes a broad, well-rounded education in the humanities, sciences, arts, and social sciences
What is: Liberal Arts College?
a non-binding college admissions process. You apply earlier than usual. Because it is non-binding, you are not obligated to attend if accepted.
What is: Early Action (EA)?
An online estimator tool that helps families predict the actual cost of attending a college after aid
What is: net price calculator?
A more detailed financial aid application required by some colleges in addition to the FAFSA
What is: CSS Profile?
The recommended number of colleges to apply to
What is 9-10 colleges?
an institution of higher education where advancing human knowledge through academic and scientific research is a primary part of the mission
What is: a research university?
the FINAL deadline to apply to UCs and CSUs (but I recommend submitting by November 23!)
What is: December 1?
the full name of FAFSA?
What is: Free Application for Federal Student Aid?
15 classes that high school students must take to be eligible for admission to any UC or CSU campus
what are: A-G requirements
when should you submit your FAFSA?
What is: as soon as possible!!!!
A standardized set of data colleges publish annually about admissions, academics, and financial aid statistics
What is: Common Data Set?