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Vocab 9-11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Measurement princess 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 | An early college application method that is not binding. |
| Early Decision | An 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, schools, or private donors that you do not need to repay. |
| Need-based | Financial aid that depends solely on your family's income. |
| SAR | Results of 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 | A 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 a 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. |
| Pre-employment test | Screening tools that help employers determine if applicants have the knowledge and skills to perform job duties successfully. |
| References | People you know who are not related to you who will give you a positive recommendation. |
| Resume | A record of your experience and qualifications related to a specific job. |
| Traditional resume | A printed resume you provide to the employer through the mail or in person. |