The "Need to Know" Terms
"GPA" in AVID Terms?
Goal Action Plan
Students enrolled for 12 credits or less per semester
Part Time Student
Undergraduate degree awarded upon completion of a FOUR year program
Bachelor's Degree
Allotted time to devote a service to a business in exchange in a stipend, reference/ experience, or for future career opportunities; Could be 4-12 weeks or 100 + hours
Internship
Free service you provide to help in a community or community event; Flexible schedule
Community Service/ Volunteer Work
Standardized test used for college admission by assessing students' readiness for college by evaluating their skills in the 4 core subjects, math, science, reading and English. A writing portion is optional for this test as well.
ACT Test
Students enrolled for ATLEAST 12 hours, 18 hours max, per semester
Full Time Student
Undergraduate degree awarded upon the completion of TWO year PROGRAM.
Associates Degree
Calculated cost that includes personal needs, fees, dues, etc.
Personal Expense
Formal document of a persons' work experience, education, skills, and accomplishments; Used to apply for jobs
Resume'
A payment used to support a student's education
Scholarship
Amount of money charged to students for instructional time or other services charged per term, per course, or per credit
Tuition/Fees
Graduate level academic degree awarded after completing a specific program of study BEYOND a bachelor's degree.
Master's Degree
Official record of students work showing courses taken and grades achieved.
Transcript
A course that focuses and teaches material intended for college students; must pass exam in order to receive credits.
Advanced Placement (AP)
Standardized practice version of test. Typically taken 10th/11th grade BUT CAN be taken in 9th grade.
PSAT/PACT Test
A student who is enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program at a college or university
Undergraduate Student
Free application that must be completed by all students and parents who apply for federal student aid.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The name of your "Career/Job"
Occupation
Document sent with resume or job application that provides additional information about the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position. Normally includes a brief overview of relevant experience and skill and a statement on why you would be a good fit for the company/position.
Cover Letter
Standardized test used by college admission by assessing students' readiness for college by evaluating skills in reading, writing, and math.
SAT Test
Overall average of a student's grades across all courses taken in their academic career.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Highest level of academic degree awarded by universities
Doctorate Degree
Amount remaining after family's contribution and after federal aid is given.
Remaining Need
An opportunity that allows high school students to take college level courses; May pay for the course to receive the credits.
Duel Enrollment