Wicked Smaht
This number, weighted or unweighted is one that you want to raise, if you want to be competitive on college apps
What Is Grade Point Average? (GPA)
Extracurriculars that colleges like to see you participated in, and maybe even be the president of
What are clubs?
This is a great person to talk to if you're interested in a field that they are a content area specialist in, and you might even ask them to write you a letter of recommendation
What is a teacher?
This is typically large expense, associated with where you're going to be staying when you go to college
What is boarding / housing?
These are colleges that typically offer 2-year associates degrees, and are free to attend in Massachusetts
What are community colleges?
This specific level of course is designed to have a college-level curriculum, and looks good on your transcript
What Is Advanced Placement (AP)?
What is four?
This is the most knowledgeable person in the school, when it comes to exploring colleges, programs, and and creating applications
What is the college counselor? / Who is Mrs. Tullio?
These are types of financial aid that is typically earned, and does not have to be paid back
What are scholarships / grants?
These institutions typically have smaller student bodies, higher tuition, and rely heavily on endowments and donations
What are private colleges/universities?
This standardized test is typically taken in sophomore year, and helps prepare students for the SAT
What is the SAT?
This unpaid activity benefits your community, and usually allows you to network while you do it
What is volunteering / community service?
This is an administrator you can talk to, if you want to get involved in leadership opportunities, such as student government
Who is the Principal? / Who is the Dean?
This is a form of financial aid many depend on to attend college, and you are required to pay back after graduation
What are student loans?
What are state colleges/universities?
Students are only required to take two years of this kind of course, but taking three or four makes you more competitive
What are foreign languages?
The two most common ways students earn work experience, is getting a job, and this unpaid activity
What is an internship?
Who is a coach?
A special savings account that families typically set up for education costs after high school, sometimes called a 529 account
What is a college fund?
This type of institution focuses on teaching specific crafts like welding, plumbing, or cosmetology
What are trade/vocational schools?
This is a focus of study in college; You should try to take courses in high school that will help you prepare for it
What is a major / concentration?
The type of experience colleges look for, in which you were a role model, or were responsible for others
What is an leadership?
This person is a great person to ask for advice, because they were once enrolled in your school, and went through similar challenges as you
Alumni / Older student
This application is free for students to fill out, helps determine your eligibility for financial aid, and is typically due in October
What is FAFSA? (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
These tuition-free, federal institutions, require you to commit to military service after graduation
What are military academies?