ACT
What is the ACT point scale?
¿Qué es la escala de puntos ACT?
36-point scale
What is concurrent enrollment?
Que es concurrent enrollment?
students earn both high school credit for graduation and college credit corresponding to the first year at a college or university in the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE).
what is an Associate's degree?
Que es un Associate's degree?
an undergraduate degree awarded after a course of post-secondary study lasting two to three years. It is a level of academic qualification above a high school diploma and below a bachelor's degree.
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How many semesters are there in a school year?
There are generally two semesters per academic year: Fall (beginning in August or September) and Spring (beginning in January). Some semester-based schools also offer a Summer session that is shorter than a regular semester and is not a part of the regular academic year.
What does the ACT test you on?
¿En qué te evalúa el ACT?
English, mathematics, reading, and science—and an optional writing test.
What is a transcript?
Que es un transcript?
an official copy of a student's academic record detailing the courses the student has taken and each grade received.
una copia oficial del expediente académico del estudiante detallando los cursos que el estudiante ha tomado y cada calificación recibida.
What is financial aid?
Que es financial aid?
Student financial aid in the United States is funding that is available exclusively to students attending a post-secondary educational institution in the United States. This funding is used to assist in covering the many costs incurred in the pursuit of post-secondary education.
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Define Prerequisite?
a required class that must be taken and passed with a certain grade in order to formally apply for acceptance into a major or class.
How many times can someone take the ACT?
¿Cuántas veces te puedes tomar el ACT?
up to 12 times, though it's best to take it no more than 2-3 times.
What is a Major?
Que es Major?
A major is a specific area of study in which a student chooses to specialize. Popular disciplines for college majors include business, health, engineering, and biology. College students often declare a major after completing prerequisite courses. The importance of your major depends on the industry you want to work in.
Que es un syllabus?
A syllabus or specification is a document that communicates information about an academic course or class and defines expectations and responsibilities. It is generally an overview or summary of the curriculum.
Fun Fact!
The U.S. Department of Education estimates that individuals who earn a bachelor's degree will make 84 percent more money in their lifetime than those with only a high school diploma. The long-term effects of your short-term investment last a lifetime!
what is federal work-study program?
a federally-funded program in the United States that assists students with the costs of post-secondary education.
What is the average ACT score in the United States?
¿Cuál es el puntaje promedio del ACT en los Estados Unidos?
The average ACT score in the United States is 20.8
Define Scholarship.
Que es Scholarship?
a grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.
what is a Master's degree?
Que es un Master's degree?
A master's degree is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.
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What is a First-Generation Student?
A college student who is the first in their family to go to college.
What year was the ACT first introduced to the public?
¿En qué año se presentó por primera vez al público el ACT?
1959
What is a Bachelors degree?
Que es un Bachelors degree?
an undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to six years. The two most common bachelor's degrees are the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science.
what is tuition?
Que es tuition?
fees charged by education institutions for instruction or other services.
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What are Extracurricular activities?
Extracurricular activities are programs outside of the regular school curriculum. They focus on a specific activity, goal, or purpose.