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vocab 9-11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | measurement process to ensure schools have basic quality |
| Campus culture | characteristics that give each school or training program its unique personality |
| Career preparation provider | any program, school, or business that offers education/training |
| Common application | college submission web site used by hundreds of colleges |
| Co-signer | person responsible for paying back a loan if you do not |
| Early action | and early college application method that is not binding |
| Early decision | and early college application method that is binding |
| EFC | the amount FAFSA says you and your family should contribute towards your education/training |
| FAFSA | forms required for education/training financial aid |
| Grant | money provided by government , school or private donors that you do not need to pay |
| Need-based | financial aid that depends solely on your family income. |
| Sar | results from the fafsa process |
| Scholarship | financial aid money you do not have to repay, usually awarded on achievement |
| student loan | money that a student borrows and must repay |
| Work-study-program | provides money, paying students for qualified campus jobs |
| Chronological resume | resume that presents your information by date in reverse order |
| Combination resume | a resume that combines functional and chronological formats |
| Cover letter | a letter that introduces you to employers |
| Electronic resume | a resume designed to be transmitted over the internet and stored and accessed on computer |
| Functional resume | a resume that matches your capabilities to the job |
| Personal fact sheet | a written document that summarizes basic information about you and your education experiences skills and other pertinent data |
| Pre-employment test | screening tools that help employers determine if applicants have the knowledge and skills to perform job duties |
| References | people you know who are not related to who will give you a positive recommendation |
| Resume | a record of your experiences and qualifications related to a specific job or career |
| Traditional resume | a printed resume you provided to the employer through the mail or in person |