College Prep High School
When seeking help with deciding where to attend college, these staff members are the best individuals to assist you with exploring your options.
Who are College Counselors?
Students choose specific academic subject areas to specialize in during their time in college. They will graduate with a degree in the subject they choose.
What are Majors (and/or Minors)?
Scholarships, Grants, Loans and Work- Study
What are the 4 types of Financial Aid?
This department or office can help you identify the financial aid that you’re eligible for and manage the financial aid that you already have.
What is the Financial Aid Office?
This document informs Admission Counselors of students' cumulative GPA, individual course grades, and the rigor of completed courses.
What is a Transcript?
This document includes a written description of a course’s requirements. It is typically given to students by their professor on the first day of class.
What is a Syllabus?
This form of financial aid is considered part of your financial aid package even though you are responsible for paying it back with interest.
What is a Loan?
In this office, students are able to receive help with writing assignments, specific course tutoring, or study materials.
What is a Tutoring Center/ Writing Center/ Academic Support Center/ Learning Center?
This document written by your teachers and college counselor informs Admission Representatives of your class participation, specific work or projects you have participated in, and can mention any challenges you overcame.
What is a Letter of Recommendation?
Undergraduate students pursue this type of degree at a 4-year institution.
What is a Bachelor's Degree?
Students fill out this form each school year to obtain federal student financial aid.
What is the FAFSA? (or Free Application for Federal Aid)
College students are assigned to this administrator who guides them in choosing the best courses to meet requirements for their major and ensures they are on track to graduate on time.
What (or Who) is an Academic Advisor?
This college application type offers an early submission (usually in November) and an increased likelihood of being accepted into one of the most selective schools in the country with a generous financial aid package.
What is Early Decision?
These academic institutions focus on the undergraduate experience, increased access to professors, and can usually offer generous financial aid packages.
What is a liberal arts college?
This free money is awarded to students based on academic achievement, athletic ability, or talent.
What is a (Merit-Based) Scholarship?
Most schools have this type of building which serves as a hub of social life and activities for students. It’s a great place for students to explore the social life of the school, meet friends, sign up for trips and activities, and generally take a break from studying.
What is a Student Center/ Campus Center/ or Student Union?
AP (Advanced Placement) courses,
Summer Pre-College Enrichment Programs, and/or Dual‐Enrollment programs with partnering colleges. These all have something in common.
What are various ways for high school students to earn college credits?
This is a unit that measures the number of applied hours that are recognized for the successful completion of a particular course.
What is a (college) credit?
After completing the FAFSA form, this number is generated for colleges to determine the minimal amount a student's family will be expected to pay for college per year.
What is Expected Family Contribution (EFC)?
This office usually handles all issues related to grades and college transcripts. They may also deal with dropping or adding classes, incomplete grades, or course registration.
What is the Registrar's office?