College Applications
This standardized test, once required by most colleges, has become optional for many due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is the SAT or ACT?
This form, required for financial aid, determines how much aid a student is eligible for.
This office helps students find internships, write résumés, and prepare for job interviews.
What is the career center?
To save money, some students live in this type of dorm-style housing where they share a bedroom with multiple roommates.
What is a triple or quad?
This term refers to a student’s main area of study in college.
What is a major?
This platform allows students to apply to multiple colleges with one application.
What is the Common App?
These types of financial awards do not have to be repaid and are based on merit, need, or other criteria.
What are scholarships?
This student group helps organize events, clubs, and activities on campus.
What is student government or student activities office?
These designated times in dorms require students to keep noise levels low to ensure a good study and sleep environment.
What are quiet hours?
This event, usually held before the first semester, helps new students choose classes and meet advisors.
What is orientation?
After submitting your college applications, how should you inform the college office?
What is Naviance?
Students may receive this type of aid, which requires working part-time while in college.
What is work-study?
During finals week, many colleges provide these special services, such as free snacks, therapy dogs, or extended library hours.
What are finals week stress relief programs?
Many college dorms have these shared spaces where students can cook meals, relax, or study.
What is a common area or lounge?
Professors typically hold these sessions outside of class to help students with coursework.
What are office hours?
These short essays, often required by colleges, ask students to reflect on their experiences and goals.
What are personal statements or supplemental essays?
This type of aid is given based on financial need and does not have to be repaid.
What is a grant?
Most colleges offer this prepaid meal plan that allows students to eat at campus dining halls.
What is a meal plan?
This student leader is responsible for enforcing dorm rules, planning events, and supporting residents with campus life challenges.
Who is a Residential Advisor (RA)?
Many college classes have large lectures with smaller breakout sessions led by these student instructors.
What are teaching assistants or TAs?
This type of admission allows students to apply early and receive a non-binding decision, unlike early decision.
What is early action?
This type of federal student loan does not accrue interest while the borrower is in school.
What is a subsidized loan?
Freshmen often gain weight due to unhealthy eating and less exercise, a phenomenon known as this.
What is the Freshman 15?
This term refers to a group of students living on the same floor or in a building with similar academic or social interests.
What is a living-learning community?
These short courses introduce students to college life, study skills, and academic expectations.
What is a first-year seminar?