Percentage of all applicants who applied and got accepted to the college.
Acceptance Rate
Specific subject that college students focus and specialize in
Major
A college meeting all of a person's desires both on a personal and academic level.
Best Fit College
Total of amount of money needed to attend college for a whole year is known as
Cost of Attendance
When colleges ask you to complete core classes (ex. Science, Math, English, History etc.) what are these known as
A-G Requirements
Specific area within the major you choose
Concentration
Are best fit colleges that same for everyone?
NO
What application can you fill out to get financial aid?
FAFSA (Federal Application for Free Student Aid)
1. _____ often are larger and offer more majors and degree options—bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees—than colleges.
1. Universities
Awarded after completing community college requirements, usually completed in 2 years.
Associate's Degree
The characteristics or traits that I want and need in my ideal college or university.
Best fit criteria
Free money that students are given based on financial need.
Grant
1. ______ are funded by local and state governments and provide lower tuition rates. Examples: UCs and CSUs
1. public universities
A secondary academic field of study.
minor
Is it possible to transfer universities after you have started at a university?
Yes
Expected Family Contribution
A student has a GPA of 3.20 and ACT score of 25 and is applying to a school where the average GPA is 3.50 and ACT score of 29, what type of school is this for the student?
Reach College
Classes that students MUST take before enrolling in certain classes in order for students to be successful academically.
Pre-Requisites
Give 3 examples of best fit college criteria you might have when looking for colleges
Location, state, size, type of college, majors offered etc
Students who are undocumented or have DACA and reside in California, can apply to this type of financial aid
California Dream Act