Question | Answer |
A school that is maintained at public expense. | Public School |
A school founded by a private group rather than by the government, usually charging higher tuition. | Private School |
An official report supplied by a school on the record of an individual student. | Transcript |
The average grade earned by a student. | GPA |
Money given to a student for college tuition based on financial need. | Financial Aid |
An academic title given upon the completion of a course of study in college and universities. | Degree |
A sum of money given to a student based on merit. | Scholarship |
Money lent on the condition of being returned with interest. | Loan |
Money granted to a student for college, that does not need to be repaid. | Grant |
A degree awarded to a person who has completed undergraduate studies. | Bachelor Degree |
Degree awarded by a graduate school to a person that has completed graduate level studies. | Masters Degree |
The highest degree awarded by a graduate school to a person that has completed all graduate level studies and written a dissertation, approved by a board of professors. | Doctorate |
A student in a college or university that is working toward their bachelor degree. | Undergraduate |
A subject or field of study chosen by a student. | Major |
A requirement before taking a class. | Prerequisite |
The charge or fee for instruction. | Tuition |
The conditions that need to be met in order to apply to the college or university. | Admissions Requirements |
A person attending college in their home state. | Resident |
A person going to college outside their home state. | Non-resident |
Scholastic Aptitude Test; a standardized test used by college admissions to compare applicants. | SAT |
A standardized test for college admissions developed by the American College Testing Program. | ACT |
The grounds, including the buildings, of a college, university, or school. | Campus |
An institution of learning of the highest level, offering undergraduate and graduate studies. | University |
A post-secondary institution offering courses in liberal arts and sciences, with a bachelors degree as its highest level. | College |
High School Education | Secondary Education |
Education beyond High School | Post-Secondary Education |
A teacher of the highest academic rank in a college or university. | Professor |
A teacher ranking below an assistant professor. | Instructor |
A graduate student appointed as a teacher's assistant in an undergraduate class. | Graduate assistant |
A building containing a number of rooms for residents, usually along with common bathroom facilities and recreation areas. | Dormitory |