What's The Word
What does GPA stand for?
A test you take Junior year that colleges sometimes use to see if they will accept you into their school.
SAT or ACT
The name of the 4 year degree earned at a college or university
Bachelor's degree
You fill this out Senior year of High School to get free money from the US government to help you pay for college
FAFSA
You write this when you are applying for scholarships
Essay or Personal Statement
This is an opportunity to take classes that count towards high school and college
Dual-enrollment
The name of the two year degree earned at a community college
Associate's Degree
The money you pay a college to attend
Tuition
The area of interest you will earn your degree in and take most of your classes about
Major
An opportunity to work in your field of interest during the school year and especially during the summer
Internship
Dorms or Residence Hall
The money students borrow to go to college that have to repaid later
Loan
Syllabus
A outline of all your work, school, and extra curricular accomplishments
Resume
A college student with a minimum of 12 credit hours
Scholarship or Grant
The name of the GOVERNMENT PROGRAM that helps pay BUILD to prepare students for college
TRIO
What you ask a teacher, mentor, coach or other professional to write for you when you are applying for colleges or scholarships
Letter of Recommendation
A college year is divided into...
Semesters, Two Semesters, Fall and Spring Semester
When your tuition, fees, room and board is covered by a scholarship or scholarships
Full Ride