Types of Degrees
This is traditionally a two-year degree program requiring students to earn approximately 60 hours of college credit.
Associate degree
The refers to any form of education or training beyond high school
College/post-secondary education
This topic, which considers a school's graduation rate, should, be evaluated when choosing colleges to apply to.
Success rate
This is the year of high school when students should begin narrowing down their college options.
Junior year
Also called a "graduate degree," this degree is earned after graduating from a bachelor's degree program.
Master's degree
This office oversees applications to the college, determines whether or not students are admitted, and facilitates transfers.
Admissions office
This topic, which considers a school's cost without financial aid, should NOT be a priority when evaluating colleges.
Sticker price
in the junior year of high school, students should study for and take one of these two college entrance exams
ACT or SAT
Bachelor's degree
This term refers to charges applied to a student's account for living on campus or eating in the dining halls.
Room and board
This topic, which considers a school's challenge level for students, should be evaluated when choosing a college.
Academics
Seniors should submit their college applications by this annual holiday.
Halloween
This is a general term that refers to the highest academic degree available in any particular field of study.
Terminal degree
This is the process a student must complete afters/he has been accepted in order to be an "official" student
Enrollment
This topic, which considers a school's on-campus housing for students, should NOT be a priority when evaluating colleges.
Residence halls
This financial aid application should be completed by seniors as soon after October 1 as possible.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)