College Degrees
Type of degree that typically takes 2 years to complete
Associate Degree
Colleges may review these to compare students academically across applications
What are class rank and standardized test scores?
This type of scholarship is based on your grades, test scores, or achievements- not your family's income.
Merit-based scholarships
These people write letters describing your character, work ethic, and academic ability. Colleges often ask teachers or counselors for them.
Recommendation Letters
Type of degree that typically takes 4 years to complete
Bachelor Degree
This tool creates video tours, interactive campus maps, and mobile walking tours for schools and organizations worldwide.
What is the website used for SAT scores?
Collegeboard
What is the website called that has thousands of college applications all in one website?
CommonApp
Students typically earn this degree after completing a bachelors program- common examples include an MBA, MPA, or MA.
Master's degree
What are the 3 types of schools on a college list?
Dream, Reach, and Safety
If you apply under this type of admissions plan, you agree that if accepted, you must attend that college and withdraw all other applications
Early Decision
This type of college application lets students apply early and receive an admission decision sooner- but it is NOT binding, so students can choose other schools
Early action
This is the subject or field you choose to study in college
Major
How many schools will you have to apply to in 12th grade for SEO?
19 (4 SUNY, 6 CUNY, 9 Private)
This form is usually required by every college to determine a student's eligibility for financial aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Many colleges became 'test optional' after 2020, meaning students didn't have to submit these standardized test scores.
SAT/ACT
Students often apply to three categories of colleges: What are they?
Reach, Match, Safety