Financial Aid
A policy where a college does not consider an applicant's financial situation when deciding whether or not to admit them
What is: Need Blind Admissions
The specific field of study a student pursues that makes up a majority of their coursework
What is: College Major
Academic institution that serves only undergraduate students by providing a broad education in a variety of subjects
What is: Liberal Arts College
A binding college application plan where a student commits to attending if admitted.
What is: Early Decision
Money granted to a student based on academic performance
What is: Scholarship
Higher education institution that serves both undergraduate and graduate students and may consist of multiple schools
What is: A University
An online resource that allows students to apply to 1,100 institutions with one application
What is: The Common Application
The percentage of applicants a college takes in a given year
What is: Acceptance Rate
What is: Student Aid Index
What is: Cooperative Education (Co-Op Learning)
B.A, B.S, BFA, B Eng.
What are: degrees you can receive after completing four years of college
Application process where schools review applications as they receive them
What is: Rolling admissions
A program that allows students to complete two different degrees simultaneously at the same institution
What is: A Joint Degree Program
Application used by colleges to award non-federal student aid
What is: CSS profile
General subject areas that students are required to take classes in during their years in college
What are: Distribution Requirements
The percentage of first year students who return for a second year of college
What is: Freshman Retention Rate
What is: College Yield Rate
M.A, M.S, Ph.D, J.D, Ed.D, M.S.N, M.S.W, M.B.A, M.P.H
What are: Degrees you can get after completing graduate school