Vocab
A student who graduated from college is considered a(n):
Alumni
An institution of higher learning, often referred to as a "four year" institution, which grants the bachelor's degree in liberal arts or science or both:
College
Hayley lives in CT and has demonstrated interest in the UCONN... She is considered a(n) _________ student.
In-State Resident
The COA for Jay is a total of $45K during his first year of college. COA stands for:
Cost of Attendance
Once college admissions makes a decision to offer opportunity for enrollment, prospective students receive a letter of three common categories.
Acceptance
Denial
Waitlist
DeAndre ate some weird meatloaf at the dining hall and is feeling sick. Where can he go on campus?
Health or Medical Center
A Major is a student's primary concentration field of study. What is a secondary field called?
Minor
A post-secondary institution that consists of a liberal arts college, a diverse graduate program, and usually two or more professional schools or faculties, and that is empowered to confer degrees in various fields of study:
University
This application makes it possible to apply to hundreds of colleges and universities that can be filled out once online and submitted to all schools with the same information going to each.
Common Application
This is term is the cost of your academic classes only.
Tuition
This type of admissions is used by some institutions to review and complete applications as they arrive rather than according to a set deadline.
Deferred
Leanna wants to travel to Mexico for the spring semester to study marine science. Where should she go on campus for help?
Study Abroad Center
Name at least 3 terms that are on a course registration page.
Course Title
Course Number
Credit (or Semester) Hour
Prerequisites (if any)
Professor/Instructor Name
Times and Locations of Course
Student Name & ID number
A public institution receives public funding primarily from a government that regulates the school while a _________ institution is funded by private resources without government control.
Private
This brief composition on a single subject, required by many colleges as part of the application process for admission is called a ___________.
College Essay
Name 3 things that are included in Cost of Attendance (COA).
Room and Board
Tuition
Transportation
Fees
The date by which applicants who are accepted for admission are expected to notify the institution of their intent to enroll and make enrollment deposits is called a(n):
Notification Date
Shayla and Jesse are finding their freshman biology class really difficult. Name 3 places where can they receive academic support on campus?
Center for Academic Support
Professor's office hours
Tutor study groups
Library Resources
Academic Advisor
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Some careers require master's and doctoral level degrees. Students must attend this type of insitution:
Graduate School
The student is the _____(1)_____, who must fill out an ____(2)_______, by the ________(3)______ or else it will be not be accepted!
1) applicant 2) application 3) application deadline
Estimated Family Income (EFC) was once calculated into financial aid but now is changed to SAI which stands for:
Student Aid Index (SAI)
This type of application is when a student commits themselves to a school if accepted and MUST enroll in that school if accepted.
Early Decision
Name 3 resources a student can find in a College Career Center.
Interview Skills
Intersnhips/Co-Ops
Resume/Cover Letter Writing
Career Advising
Campus Employment Opportunities
The payments of deposits, tuition, fees, and other charges to enroll in a program of studies at an educational institution is called:
Matriculation
Shayla is thinking about an institution that has a main focus of humanities and sciences... What type of institution would best fit her demonstrated interest?
Liberal Arts College
Selectivity is the degree to which a college or university admits or denies admission based on the individual student's record of academic achievement. Name 5 high school factors college admissions look at.
GPA
Transcript
School Profile
Recommendations
Common Application
College Essay
Extracurriculars
Test Scores (SAT, PSAT, ACT)
Need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the estimated family contribution. What is the mathematical equation to calculate Financial Need?
Cost of Attendance (COA) - Student Aid Index (SAI) = Financial Need
This type of program is designed for high school students who choose deferred enrollment while engaging meaningful activities.
Gap-Year
Dana needs to talk to someone about paying tuition. Whom should she contact?
Bursar's Office