General
Colleges consider these as the area(s) of study that you will choose to concentrate in as potential careers.
What are Majors/Minors?
When seeking help with deciding where
to attend college, these staff members are the best individuals to assist you with exploring your options.
Who are College Counselors?
Scholarships, Grants, Loans and Work- Study
What are the 4 (or different) types of Financial Aid?
This department or office can help you identify the financial aid that you’re eligible for and manage the financial aid that you already have.
What is the Financial Aid Office?
What does HBCU stand for?
What is Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
These academic institutions focus more on the undergraduate experience and can usually offer generous financial aid packages and better access to professors.
What is a college?
This document informs Admission Counselors of student's Cumulative GPA, Individual Course Grades, Rigor of Courses, Number of Advanced Placement Courses
What is a Transcript?
This form of financial aid is considered part of your financial aid package even though you are responsible for paying it back with interest.
What is a Loan?
In this office, students are able to receive help with writing assignments, specific course tutoring, or study materials. Additionally, students who are strong in specific content areas, might eventually be able to get a job tutoring other students.
What is a Tutoring Center/ Writing Center/ Academic Support Center/ Learning Center?
This document includes a written description of a course’s requirements. It is typically given to students by their professor on the first day of class.
What is a Syllabus?
This document informs Admission Representatives of your class participation, specific work or projects you have participated in, and can mention any challenges you overcame.
What is a Letter of Recommendation?
Students fill out this form each school year to obtain federal student financial aid?
What is the FAFSA?
College students are assigned to this administrator who guides them in choosing the best courses to meet requirements for their major and ensures they are on track to graduate on time.
What (or Who) is an Academic Advisor?
Undergraduate students pursue this type of degree.
What is a Bachelors Degree?
This application type offers an early submission (usually in November) and an increased likelihood of being accepted into the most selective schools in the country.
What is Early Decision?
This is free money that is awarded to students based on academic achievement, athletic ability or talent.
What is a Merit-Based Scholarship?
Most schools have this type of building which serves as a hub of social life and activities for students. It’s a great place for students to explore the social life of the school, meet friends, sign up for trips and activities, and generally take a break from studying.
What is a Student Center/ Campus Center or Student Union?
4-year public/ 4-year private/ 2-year community college/ conservatory/ vocational/ technical/ trade school
What are the various types of post-secondary institutional types?
AP (Advanced Placement) courses, Summer Pre-College Enrichment Programs and/or Dual‐Enrollment programs with a partnering community college. These all have something in common.
What are various ways for high school students to earn college credits?
This is the number that colleges use to determine the amount of financial aid a student is eligible to receive, as well as the minimal amount their family will be expected to pay for college per year.
What is Expected Family Contribution (EFC)?
This office usually handles all issues related to grades and college transcripts. They may also deal with dropping or adding classes, incomplete grades, or course registration.
What is the Registrar's office?