Types of Degrees
Undergraduate degree that is awarded after the completion of a four-year program of study at a college or university
Bachelor’s Degree
This type of college or university receives funding from the state in which it is located and costs less if the student is a resident of that state
Public College/University
Non-binding application where the student applies to a college early and typically receives an earlier response to their application. Typical application deadlines are 11/1, 11/15, and 12/1
Early Action
This part of the application allows the applicant to express themselves through writing. Applicants can include or further elaborate on academic achievements, strengths, interests, or personal experiences.
Personal essay/College essay
This is how students submit the majority of their applications. Many colleges use this application and students are able to send it to numerous schools using the same information included on the main part of the application.
The Common App
Two-year degree typically offered at community colleges or technical/career colleges
Associate Degree
This type of college relies on tuition, fees and non-governmental funding sources.
Private College
Non-binding application where the student would apply by the deadline provided by the college. A typical application deadline under this decision type is January 1st
Regular decision
This part of the application involves requesting that an educator who knows you well highlight your abilities to succeed within an educational setting.
Letter of recommendation
This is a free application completed by current and prospective college students to determine eligibility for student financial aid.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Postgraduate degree that typically takes 1 or 2 years to complete. These degrees require a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent for entry and are designed by universities to provide students with advanced knowledge or skills in a given subject
Master’s Degree
System of two-and four-year public colleges within the five boroughs of New York City
The City University of New York
Binding agreement between the applicant and college. If accepted under this decision type, the applicant would withdraw all other applications
Early Decision
This document indicates the courses that you took, the level of the course, and the grade that you received in the course. It also includes your overall grade point average. This document is sent to the colleges and universities that you apply.
Transcript
This test is administered after completing a course in that subject area. Depending on the score on the exam, a college may offer to award the student credit for the course.
Advanced Placement exam
Advanced degree which indicates that the student has mastered a specific area of study or field of profession. This degree requires level of research on a subject or topic. The degree typically takes four to six years to complete.
Doctorate Degree
Name 5 Ivy League Schools
Princeton, Harvard, Yale, University of Pennsylvania, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth College
Non-binding application, applications are reviewed as the applications are received. Applications will typically be accepted/reviewed until all the spots in that particular school’s incoming class are filled
Rolling
This process allows for the student to expresses themselves and respond to questions about themselves or their interest in the school. It often takes place with an admissions counselor or alum of the school.
College Interview
This is an additional application that some college request students complete if they are applying for financial aid. It is used by some colleges to determine a student’s eligibility for non-federal institutional aid.
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