Acronyms
USC
What is
University of Southern California
What form do students need to fill out before college to obtain federal student aid?
What is
FAFSA
How many colleges make up the Ivy League?
What is
8
These credits from prior courses (taken at another college) can be applied to the completion of a degree at your current college.
What is
Transfer Credits
Minimum GPA needed to be accepted into a college
What is
2.0
CSU
What is
California State University
Financial aid, often based on financial need, that does not need to be repaid
What is
Grant
This is the calendar of the university as a whole, including breaks, finals week, holidays, etc.
What is
Academic Calendar
A subject of field of study chosen by a college student.
What is
Major
A college entrance exam that determines college readiness.
What is
SAT or ACT
UCB
What is
University of California, Berkeley
Money awarded to students based on academic or other achievements to help pay for education expenses.
What is
Scholarship
An undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course of study that generally lasts four years.
What is
Bachelors Degree
Each residence hall floor has an older student living there to oversee the students, enforce community standards, and run social programs, among other duties. What is this persons title?
What is
Resident Advisor (RA)
Name of specific high school courses that are required for college
What is
A-G Requirements
FAFSA
What is
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
How much does the FAFSA cost to complete?
It is always FREE of charge.
This document contains pertinent course information such as instructor contact information, meeting times, exam dates, course expectations, and assignments. These are usually distributed the first day of class and are available on your class webpage or submission site.
What is
Syllabus
An official report given by a college/school which contains official records of an individual student. It will list time attended, subjects studied, grades received, and special awards/recognition.
What is
Transcript
To sign up for specific college courses for a specific college term is to
What is
Register
SAT
What is
Scholastic Aptitude Test
The earliest day of the year a student can apply for federal financial aid
What is
October 1st
College Mr. Ramirez attended
What is
UC Santa Cruz
The number of college level credits one must take to be considered a full- time student.
What is
12 units
What is
Personal Statement