Degrees
What is the lowest degree that a person can receive?
Certificate
College admission test that measures English, math, reading and science. Score ranges from 1-36
ACT
What is Finanical aid based on merit and paid directly to the student in the form of an outright gift?
Scholarship
What is a formal request for admission to a college or university?
Application
The subject of study in which the students chooses to study
Major
Normally requires two years or four semesters of full time work
Associates degree
Test designed for students who have completed college level work in high school
Advance placement test
Award based on financial need that do not require payment from state or government
Grants
The decision to allow a student to enter a college or university
Admission
Written by teacher or counselor to recommend a student
Letter of recommendation
Usually referred to as B.S or B.A
Bachelors degree
Test used in the admission process to predict the likelihood of a students success in college
Admission test
Any financial award to a student
Financial aid
Colleges admitting all high school graduates
Open admissions
Program offering opportunities for superior students
Honors program
What is a Doctorate degree
Master’s degree plus advanced graduate courses in specialized area
What does PST/NMSQT stand for
Preliminary SAT and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
What does FAFS stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
A plan under which a student applies to the first choice college in early fall
Early decision
What does ETS stand for?
Educational Testing Service
What must you have for your masters degree?
Bachelor degree PLUS graduate courses in specialized area
What is the Reasoning test called?
SAT
The information received after the FAFSA has been processed
Student aid report
Used in highly selective colleges to accept or decline the offer of admission
Early action
The official record of high school or college courses and grades
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