Pathways
A program that allows you to learn a specific skill while you work in the related field and earn money.
What is an apprenticeship
Money that you borrow and must pay back with interest.
What are loans
These entrance exams are used by some college as a part of the admission decision.
What is the SAT or ACT
This person will be teaching your courses in college.
Who is a professor
Your main course of study in College.
What is a major
This occurs when you switch to a different school. Typically, after attending a community college.
What is a transfer
The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes.
What is tuition
This is the total amount it will cost you to go to college for that upcoming year. This can include tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, books, supplies, and transportation.
What is the cost of attendance (COA)
This GPA scale takes account the difficulty level of courses a student takes, assigning higher points to grades earned in more challenging classes like AP or honor courses.
This is a way for colleges/universities to get to know you any why you are interested in the school.
What is a personal statement
These schools offer bachelor's and may also offer master's degrees, but are NOT funded by a state government.
What are private universities
A form of gift aid, usually based on financial need. This type of aid does not need to be repaid, unless, for example, you withdraw from a school and owe a refund.
What are grants
A standard form students must complete to apply for federal and state need-based assistance/and programs and, in some circumstances, campus-based assistance/aid.
What is Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
This GPA Scale treats all courses equally, regardless of their difficulty level, simply averaging grades on a standard 4.0 scale. Eisenhower High School follows this scale.
What is unweighted GPA
A number that compares a student academic performance to other students in their graduating class. College applications often ask for this number.
What is an class rank
These schools offer associate's degrees and certificates, as well as prepare student for specific trades. Washington has 34 of this type of school.
What is Community & Technical Colleges (CTC)
Money awarded to you based on criteria such as academics, athletics, community service, or financial need to help pay for education expenses. This type of aid generally does not have to be repaid.
What are scholarships
An application available to eligible undocumented students for state financial aid such as the Washington College Grant and the College Bound Scholarship.
What is Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)
These CSF staff members works at Eisenhower High School in the Career Center and they help support Junior and Seniors with their plans after high school.
Who is Yazmine or Yolanda
This form is a student's academic record that is usually submitted during the application process and again after graduation.
What is an official transcript
These schools offer bachelor's and may also offer master's degrees and are primarily funded by a state government.
What are public universities
An offer from a college or career school that states the type and amount of financial aid a student is eligible to receive.
What is an Award Letter
This non-profit organization helps underserved, low-income students achieve their dream of a college education through a proven model of success.
What is the College Success Foundation (CSF)
This person helps you select classes connect with resources, and must be met with before registering for classes.
Who is an academic advisor
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, and class policies.
What is a syllabus