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Types of Colleges
Know the Lingo
Entrance Exams
The Right Fit
Applying
100
Education and training beyond high school
What is Post-Secondary Education?
100
The degree typically earned for completing a four-year undergraduate program
What is Bachelor's?
100
Most WV colleges and universities will accept scores from either of these tests
What is ACT & SAT?
100
Often considered a "safety" school; any student who meets the basic criteria will be accepted
What is Open Admission Policy?
100
This office processes student's applications for admission
What is Admissions Office?
200
Two- or four- year colleges or universities that are regulated in part by the State
What is Public Colleges?
200
Money provided to help a student pay for college
What is Financial Aid?
200
Students should take their first entrance exam before or during this year
What is Junior Year?
200
One of the opportunities a college gives interested students to find out more information about the school
What is Campus Tour/Open House/Orientation?
200
These list courses completed and grades earned
What is Transcripts?
300
Businesses providing education as their product or service.
What is For-Profit Colleges?
300
A student can change this at any point; however, doing so late may cause a delay in graduating
What is Major?
300
Colleges rely on these to determine if a student is ready for college-level work
What is Entrance Exam Scores?
300
One of the factors you should ignore when deciding on a college
What is Friends' Decisions/Sports Records/Fancy Residential Facilities?
300
Requesting this allows a student to apply to college without paying an application fee
What is Fee Waiver?
400
Non-profit organizations not funded by State funds
What is Non-Profit Independent Colleges?
400
This is considered full-time status
What is 12 credit hours?
400
The "College Planning" section of this website offers free ACT/SAT test prep
What is CFWV.com?
400
True or False- You have to have an appointment to visit a school
False- Most are public spaces and students should feel free to stop by and walk around. However, it is best to set up an official tour.
400
Experts recommend that students apply to at least this many schools or programs
What is Four?
500
Part of the PK-12 system; Offers workforce training and certificates
What is Career and Technical Centers?
500
This is the amount of hours per semester a student should complete to graduate on time
What is 15 credit hours?
500
Students who take their entrance exams more than once often do this on their second try.
What is Score Higher?
500
One of the factors students should consider when deciding on a college or program
What is Programs and Majors/Academic Quality & Opportunities/Cost and Availability of Financial Aid/Success Rates/Environment & Campus Life/Location?
500
One of the additional items the admissions office is likely to request
What is Official Transcript/ACT or SAT scores/Resume/Accomplishments and Activities/Essay/Letters of Recommendation?