College Terminology
This terminology word happens when the admissions office has reviewed your application and determined that you meet the requirements for admission, but there are not enough seats available.
Waitlist
True or False: A merit based scholarship is awarded on a student's low income.
False.
This type of college fit means that your acceptance to a particular school is likely. It also means that your grades and scores place you in the middle 50th percentile of the school's admitted students.
Target School
Juniors - What day and time is mentoring?
Every Thursday, 5:30-7:00pm
Juniors - When should you start making a list of things you want to study college? (Winter? Fall? Summer? Spring?)
The fall! (will also accept right now!)
This terminology word happens when applications are reviewed and decisions are released as they are completed, rather than waiting until all applications are received after a deadline.
Rolling Admissions
True or False: A need based scholarship is based on your grades or talents.
False
This type of college fit means that it is a school that you can afford. It also means that the university has a history of awarding strong financial aid packages for students like you.
Financial Safety
Seniors - What time are the college workshops held on Tuesday for program every week?
5pm! (will also accept 5pm - 6pm)
Seniors - When should you write the first drafts of your college essays? (Winter? Fall? Summer? Spring?)
The fall! (will also accept right now!)
This terminology word is a binding agreement that allows students to apply to college early and receive an admission decision before the regular deadline.
Early Decision
You can find these types of scholarships through online platforms like scholarship databases or directly from organizations
Basic Scholarships (will also accept scholarships)
This phrase means a feeling that a certain college will be a good "home" for the next several years.
College fit
True or False - Each junior will be matched to one individual mentor for the entire year.
False
Juniors - When should you plan on taking the SAT by?
The Spring! (will also accept March, May, or June)
This terminology word happens when you postpone your offer of admission until the following semester
Deferred Admission
These types of scholarships are awarded by community groups, local businesses, or even religious organizations
Private and Local Scholarships
This phrase means that you've identified colleges that match you academically (grades, class size, academic advising, etc)
College Match
What percentile of attendance do you need to have for program to qualify for incentives?
at least 80% attendance
Seniors - When should you aim to inform every college of your acceptance or rejection offers?
May 1st (will also accept the spring)
Examples of this terminology word include: scheduling an interview or attending a college's open house. (this shows the school that you're really excited about them)
Demonstrated Interest
These types of scholarships are exclusive to the educational institution, offering financial aid to enrolled students based on academic achievement, leadership qualities, or specific criteria set by the university or college.
Institutional Scholarships
This type of college fit means that your credentials place you in the top 10th percentile of the colleges' applicant pool.
Safety School
When is the best time to communicate with a Girls Inc staff member about absences or important information?
During standard work hours (9am - 5pm)
Juniors & Seniors - When is the best time visit a college?
TRICK QUESTION!!! - The answer is anytime!! (This could be before you apply, when you apply, or even after you've been accepted)