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Higher Edu. Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| College admission test that measures English, math, reading, and science reasoning. Scores range from 1-36, along with a composite score and 11 sub-scores broken down by subject areas. (www.act.org) | ACT |
| For students who have completed college level work in high school, __ tests are given in specific subject areas and are used to determine if a student may gain advanced standing in college. | Advanced Placement |
| The decision to allow a student to enter a college/university | Admission |
| A standardized test used in the admission process to predict the likelihood of a student's success in college. | Admission Test |
| A formal request for admission to a college/university; requires the submission of forms and other materials. | Application |
| A natural ability or talent. | Aptitude |
| A two-year degree that generally prepares a student for further study. | Associate's Degree |
| A four-year degree in a specified subject. | B.A. |
| Recognition provided to a student for completion of a short-term vocational/career training program. | Certificate |
| A student's approximate standing in their graduating class, based on point average (72nd in class of 410; un the "upper fifth" of the class). | Class Rank |
| A standardized application form used by consortium of colleges for admission. | Common Application |
| Rank/title given by a college/university to a student who has met certain academic requirements. | Degree |
| Certificate issued by a school, college, or university to a student who has met coursework and graduation requirements. | Diploma |
| Master's Degree plus advanced graduate courses in specialized area. Normally requires 3 to 5 years of additional full-time studies after completion of a Master's Degree. | Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) |
| A nonprofit agency established by the College Board to produce educational tests (www.ets.org) | Educational Testing Service (ETS) |
| An amount the student and their family are expected to contribute to their education; used to determine eligibility for federal student aid. | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) |
| Any school activity, such as athletics, drama, music, that offers the student an opportunity to complement his or her classroom experiences | Extracurricular Activites |
| Any financial award to a student (grant, scholarship, or loan) | Financial Aid or Assistance |
| An indicator of the student's overall scholastic performance. | Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| Awards based on financial need that DON'T require repayment; available through federal government, state agencies, and educational institutions. | Grants |
| Any program offering the opportunity for superior students to enrich their educational experience through independent, advanced, or accelerated study | Honors Program |
| An assessment of the student's aptitudes, abilities, and interests; written by a teacher/counselor and used by colleges/universities in the admission process. | Letter of Reccomendation |
| Subject of study the student chooses to specialize; series of related courses, taken primarily in the junior/senior years of college | Major |
| Bachelor's Degree plus graduate courses in specialized area. Usually requires two additional years of full-time studies after completion of a B.A. | Master's Degree (M.S., M.A.) |
| Policy of some colleges of admitting virtually all high school graduates, regardless of academic qualifications such as high school grades and admission scores. | Open admissions |
| A pre-ACT test and examination of interests and skills for 10th graders. | PLAN |
| Opportunities that are available after graduation from high school; usually refers to colleges and universities in the admission process. May also be required for scholarship applications. | Post-secondary |
| Preliminary SAT, enables students to practice for the SAT Reasoning Test and serves as the qualifying test for scholarship competitions | PSAT/NMSQT |
| Application process in which a student submits an application to an institution by a specified date and receives a decision within a reasonable and clearly stated period of time, but not later than April 15 | Regular Decision |
| Application process whereby a college reviews an application when the individual folder (application form and all supporting data) is completed and communicates the admission decision within a few weeks of reviewing the folder | Rolling Admission |
| College admission test designed to measure critical reading, math, and writing skills needed for academic success in college. Scores range from 200 to 800 in each of the 3 sections (writing, math, and writing skills) | SAT (Reasoning Test) |
| Financial aid based on merit and paid directly to the student in the form of an outright gift; some are given to students who exhibit a particular ability/skill such as in music or athletics. | Scholarship |
| Tests such as the ACT and SAT that provide college admission officers with a comparative standard for evaluating a student's academic aptitude and likelihood of success in college. | Standardized Tests |
| Information received after FAFSA has been processed; SAR reports the EFC | Student Aid Report (SAR) |
| Official record of high school or college courses and grades, generally required as part of the college application | Transcript |
| Money earned in a job obtained through the help of the colleges;s financial aid office; hours/location of the job are compatible with academic life and school schedule | Work/Study |
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