College Admissions
This plan is binding. Although you can apply to only one college for this, applying to other colleges through the regular admission process is allowed.
What is early decision
The report sent to your family after you submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that tells you what your expected family contribution (EFC) is.
What is Student Aid Report
This happens when a student's GPA falls below a certain level.
What is Academic Probation
University of Missouri - Kansas City
What are the Kangaroos
This plan is not binding. If accepted, you can choose to commit to the college immediately, or wait until the spring.
What is early action
This is equivalent to 1 hour of class time per week. Courses are usually measured in these, with the average being three or five.
What is a credit hour
University of Nebraska
What are the Conhuskers
Community colleges, online schools and distance learning programs typically offer this type of enrollment. Means that nearly all high school graduates are admitted.
What is Open Admissions
An online tool that gives you a personalized estimate of what it will cost to attend a specific college. Most colleges are required by law to post a net price calculator on their websites.
What is the Net Price Calculator
This is when an undergraduate student completes two sets of degree requirements in two distinct areas of study.
What is Double/Dual Major
University of Florida
What are the Gators
Learn best through writing or speaking. These learners are often familiar with the definitions of many words and regularly make an effort to learn more meanings of new words.
What is Verbal/Linguistic Learners
This option means they have been accepted to a particular college or university but want to delay enrollment for a year.
What is Deferred Admissions
These are given to students to determine how ready they are for college level work in basic core courses.
What is a placement exam
Wake Forest University
What are the Demon Deacons
These learners often have a work alone style. These learners are more private, independent and introspective. Their concentration is at its best when they focus without the distraction of others.
What is Solitary/Intrapersonal Learners
Selecting this choice means you can apply early to find out whether your changes for acceptance are good, fair or poor. Your application usually needs to be submitted by November, and you’ll be sent a determination by December or January.
What is Early Evaluation
A loan awarded to a student on the basis of financial need. The federal government or the state awarding the loan pays the borrower’s interest while they are in college at least half-time
What is a Subsidized loan
This is an outline or overview of the course handed out by the instructor at the beginning of the course.
What is a syllabus
University of California - Santa Cruz
What are the Banana Slugs
These learners prefer learning with others. They're best communicating with people, both verbally and non-verbally.
What is a Social/Interpersonal Learners