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A smaller school that may offer a wide variety of educational programs with a lower student population and smaller class sizes for those seeking undergraduate degrees.
What is a college?
A type of college that relies on tuition, fees, and non-government funding sources.
What are private colleges?
The test often used for college admissions, scored out of 1600
What is the SAT?
What is a dorm or dormitory?
This is the governing body for college basketball in the United States.
What is the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)?
Larger institutions that offer a wider variety of academic majors and degree options.
What are universities?
A type of college are funded by local and state governments and usually offer lower tuition rates, especially for students who are residents of the state where a college is located
What are public colleges?
These written pieces let you explain your goals and personality to college admissions officers
What are college essays or personal statements?
In college, this group of people helps you with academic questions and is often found in each department or major
Who are academic advisors?
A typical daily schedule for a student-athlete includes this many hours of practice each week
What is 20 hours?
An institution that offers two-year associate degrees that prepare undergraduates for four-year institutions offering bachelor programs, career-specific associate degrees and certificates.
What is a community college?
This is the form students fill out to apply for federal financial aid.
What is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?
This document lists your education, work experience and skills.
What is a resume?
A common name for the student-run building where you can relax, study, or get food on campus
What is the student union?
A student athlete applying to college must maintain a GPA of at least this to be eligible for the NCAA
What is a 2.3 gpa?
Colleges that were originally established to serve African Americans students after the Civil War
What are Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)?
A form students can fill out after applying for FAFSA or the Dream Act to apply for tuition assistance
What is TAP (Tuition Assistance Program)?
Scholarships can be based on good grades, athletic skills, or this type of extracurricular activity
What is volunteering or community service?
A course or requirement that must be completed before a student can enroll in a more advanced course or program
What is a prerequisite?
The WNBA where many top female basketball players go after college, was founded in this year.
What is 1996?
An institution that offers specialized training in a particular industry or career; usually offer students certificates or associate degree programs.
What are Vocational-Technical and Career Colleges?
What is the Excelsior Scholarship program?
A document usually written by teachers and guidance counselors showcasing a student’s achievements, personality traits, and dedication to their academic goals
What is a letter or recommendation?
Most colleges give you time to decide a college major until this year
What is the second or sophomore year?
This is the maximum number of athletic scholarships that can be offered to a full team in women's basketball (Division 1)
What is 15?