College Lingo
Your main course of study.
Major
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes.
Tuition
First-year college student.
Freshman
Average of all grades earned in High school.
GPA (Grade Point Average)
Most programs here take 4 years.
College or University
Secondary field of study, which requires fewer courses and is optional.
Minor
Document online students fill out to receive financial aid for college.
FAFSA
What type of degree can you obtain at a university?
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate.
Name two college entrance exams.
SAT and ACT
Offers instruction and training in a skill or trade.
Technical/Trade School
Being approved/pending acceptance into a college.
Admission.
Money for school that does not need to be paid back.
Scholarship/Grant
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies.
Syllabus
A record of all your classes, grades, and your GPA.
This is where you get an Associate degree.
Community College
Completion of all required classes at the college level.
Graduate
School in the state in which you reside (Cost could be different).
In-State
College Teacher
Professor
A space provided for all applicants to provide additional information that would be helpful for the admission review committee.
Personal Statement/Essay
A position in which a recent high school grade receives on-the-job training and classroom instruction, sometimes with pay.
Internship
Cost of living on campus (dorm room plus food plan).
Room & Board
School outside the state in which you reside (cost will be different).
Out-of-State
The school, college, or university that one once attended.
Alma Mater
A document provided by a core teacher highlighting a student's classroom participation, dedication to a particular field, and leadership capabilities.
Recommendation
You attend here for additional education after a four-year college.
Graduate School.