Paying for College
College Admissions Acronyms
Keeping Organized
Parts of application
General Knowledge
100

Money given to students to fund their education that does not have to be paid back

Scholarship or grant

100

Refers to the two most common application types? 

What is ED and EA?

100

Software system we use to investigate schools, identify criteria, create your list, track testing and where Christy sends your transcript and letters of recommendation

What is Scoir?

100

Online platform that allows students to apply to over 1,000 colleges and universities with a single application. 

What is the Common Application?

100

True or False

You have to go to class 8am - 3pm 

Monday - Friday in college? 

FALSE

200

What does COA stand for?

What is Cost of Attendance?

200

Some colleges require students to enter their grades and courses verses getting a transcript. 

What is SRAR?

200

A school can be added to this list from you, Laura or your parents/guardians. 

What is "Suggested"?

200

Your official record of academic performance and courses taken in high school.

What is a transcript?

200

Considers an applicant's unique experiences, attributes and academic metrics rather than just grades and test scores. 

What is holistic review?

300

What is the letter called that has your financial aid information on it?

Award Letter

300

Application used by college and scholarship programs to determine eligibility for non-federal aid. 

What is CSS Profile?

300

Means you are interested in learning more about a certain school. 

What is "Following" in Scoir?

300

Written statement submitted by students as part of their application. 

What is the college application essay?

300

Refers to the actions a student takes to show genuine enthusiasm for a particular university that is considered when making admissions decisions. 

What is demonstrated intrest?

400

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is commonly referred to by this five-letter term

FAFSA
400

A non-binding early application process where students can apply to one specific college early, but are restricted from applying to other colleges.

What is REA?

400

These are the 7-9 schools you will also find the common app. 

What is "Applying" in Scoir?

400

Written endorsement from teachers and Laura that speak to students abilities and character. 

What are recommendation letters?

400

When a college determines that a student has potential but want to see more information. 

What is deferral?

500

A number used to determine financial aid. 

What is SAI?

500

The standard application process with deadlines typically in January or February.

What is RD?

500

A mixture of 7-9 schools on your list with "reach", "level" and "likely" 

What does balanced list mean?

500

School-specific short essays that are in addition to general college essay. 

What are supplementals?

500

Applicants who are not initially offered admissions but may be admitted later if a spot becomes available. 

What is waitlist?

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