Career Abbreviations
Post-Secondary Education
Applying For College
Resume Items
100

MBA

What is a Masters in Business Administration?

100

A type of undergraduate degree typically earned after two years of study, a stepping stone for further education.

What is an Associate’s Degree

100

A cost that students typically need to pay when submitting their college applications

What is the application fee?

100

Name, phone number, email, URL to LinkedIn profile, typically found at the top of the page.

What is your contact information?

200

R&D

What is Research and Development?

200

An undergraduate degree awarded after completing a program of study that usually lasts four years

What is a Bachelor’s Degree?

200

A key component of a college application that allows students to express their individuality and experiences

What is a personal essay?

200

A list of jobs and experiences you have had in the workplace

What is work experience?

300

FAFSA

What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid?

300

An institution that offers vocational training and education in specific trades or technical fields, often leading to certifications or associate degrees

What is Technical College?

300

Words of praise, typically written by teachers or other leaders.

What are letters of recommendation?

300

The location you include where you went to high school or post secondary education.

What is the education section?

400

DDS

What is a Doctor of Dental Surgery?

400

This profession often has an average salary exceeding $150,000?

What is a medical doctor or physician?

400

The opportunity to sit down with the college admissions and ask questions and present your skills and goals.

What is an interview?

400

A list of places where you got experience working without pay.

What is Volunteer Experience?

500

CDL

What is a Commercial Driver License?

500


A document that signifies the completion of a specific course or program, often in a specialized field, and can enhance job qualifications?

What is a certificate?

500

Test taken junior and/or senior year.

ACT/SAT

500

This section lists non relevant job skills or things you learned that may set you apart from other applicants.

What are Special skills or talents?