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The 1st requirement that colleges and universities look for in a student
What is GPA?
The award granted after completing a four year college university program.
What is Bachelor's Degree?
The paper you write when applying to college and/or scholarships
What are Personal Essays?
The fees paid to attend school/cost of classes
What is Tuition?
Some schools charge tuition based on # of credits, while others charge based on a flat rate
Money borrowed from the government or lender that must be repaid
What is a Loan?
The 2nd requirement that colleges and universities look for in an incoming student.
What is SAT score?
Taken Jr and/or Sr Year
The award granted after completing a two year program
What is an Associate Degree?
Usually earned at a Community College
This is something you ask professionals, teachers, community members, and school administrators for when applying for college and scholarships.
What is a Letter of Reference/Recommendation Letter?
A federal form that determines financial aid for college
What is FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid?
The typical name of Two year institutions
What are Community Colleges?
The 3rd requirement that colleges and universities look for in an incoming student.
What are AP courses?
An occupational training program where a student gains practical experience under supervision.
What is an Internship?
Another name for a graduate
Who are Alumni?
Fees paid to an institution when you are attending school in your state of residency
What are In State Fees?
Four year institutions that offer undergraduate and graduate degrees
What are Universities?
GPA stands for....
What is Grade Point Average?
Average of end of term grades starting in 9th grade
A college year divided into the following:
Fall , Spring, Summer
What are semesters?
This is a person in college with a minimum of 12 credits per semester.
What is a Full Time Student?
Money for education provided by the government, schools, or private donors, which do not have to be repaid.
What are Grants?
The area of interest chosen to earn your degree
What is a Major?
SAT stands for
What is Scholastic Apptitude Test?
Name a college entrance test that determines college readiness?
What is ACT/SAT?
This could greatly affect the range of majors offered, extracurricular activities and the amount of personal attention you will receive from instructors.
What is Campus Size?
This is very important when considering a university.
Free Money for education awarded to students because of their need, or academic or athletic achievement
What are Scholarships?
Financial Assistance that has requirements that must be met and maintained in order to receive or keep it
Your schedule is not automatically provided, you must do this
What is Register?
Sign up for specific courses for your degree based on a term