College Prep
College Selection
College Culture
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College Lingo
100
A suggestion or proposal recommending you for a college, university, or accredited program.

What is a college recommendation letter?

100

These institutions for higher learning exist in each state in the U.S.

What are colleges, universities, and community colleges?

100

This is the best way to fail college.

What is not going to class?

100

This application helps determine how much assistance you will receive from the Federal Government

What is FAFSA?

100

You will earn this degree at a 4 year institution.

What is a Bachelors Degree?

200

A trip to the school of your choice for a tour.

What is a college visit?

200

This type of school usually costs up to double if you're not a state resident.

What is Out of State?

200

These groups are historic, cultural based, and promote sisterhood, brotherhood, and community service.

What are Fraternities and Sororities?

200

This term describes the total amount your family will contribute for the year.

What is EFC - Expected Family Contribution?

200

This person will be similar to your School Counselor.

What is an Advisor?

300

These 2 entrance exams help increase your chances of admission.

What is SAT & ACT?

300

This type of school is the most prestigious form of private college or university school.

What is Ivy League?

300

Before an athletic game, fans usually do this to gear up for the big game.

What is tailgating?

300

These are awards that can be merit and need based that often require an application.

What is Scholarships and Grants?

300

This term has been commonly used in place of the word "Dorm".

What is Residence Hall?

400

This school administrator helps you to sort out your decisions.

What is School Counselor?

400

This decision binds you to a university before the end of your senior year of high school.

What is early decision?

400

Before you move in to campus, this is usually mandatory to attend.

What is Orientation?

400

This form of financial aid is often like an on campus job.

What is Work-study?

400

Large Universities are often divided up into more specialized areas often called these.

What is College or Schools?

500

This is the best chance for you to get information on a lot of schools in one place.

What is a College Fair?

500

This type of school is the highest level of intercollegiate athletics.

What is Division 1?

500

Each school usually has their own type of these to embody school spirit.

What are Traditions?

500

This number is used with your SSN to identify you when completing your FAFSA.

What is a PIN?

500

You must take a minimum of 12 to be considered a full-time student.

What is Credit Hours?

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