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  1. 3. Application: standardized college application used by over 900 colleges and universities in the U.S. It allows students to apply to multiple schools using one application.
  2. 5. The american college testing. Another standardized test used for college admission in the U.S. evaluates knowledge in english, math, reading, and science.
  3. 8. the free application for federal student aid is a from students must fill out to apply for financial aid from the government, including grants, loans, and work-study programs.
  4. 10. Rate: the percentage of students who complete their degree program within a set time frame, typically 4or 6 years for a bachelor’s degree
  5. 11. ratio: a measure of the number of students for every faculty member at an institution. A lower ratio often indicates more personalized attention and smaller class sizes.
  6. 15. Application Deadline: the specific deadline by which students must sumit their application for admission. This date is set in advance by school
  7. 17. The cost of instruction at a college or university. Tuition does not include additional fees like room, board, or books.
  8. 18. the process of registering or officially joining a college or university after being accepted. It includes completing necessary paperwork, selecting courses, and paying fees.
  9. 19. optional choice: a policy where students can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores such as the SAT or ACT, as part of their application
  10. 20. the act of a college or university formally agreeing to admit a student into their program after reviewing their application
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  1. 1. Scholastic assessment test, standardized test commonly used for college admissions in the U.S it measures a student’s proficiency on reading, writing and math
  2. 2. Admissions: college admission process where applications are reviewed and decisions are made as they are received, rather than after a set deadline. Students may apply during the year and receive a decision soon after submission.
  3. 4. the primary field of sudy that a student chooses to focus on during their academic program. (student mat major in biology, history, or Engineering)
  4. 5. rate: the percentage of applicants that are accepted to college or university. A high acceptance rate means a greater proportion of applicants are admitted.
  5. 6. requirements: the criteria or qualifications set by a college or universitythat a student must meet in order to be considered for admission. These typically academic records, test scores, application essays, and letter of recommendation.
  6. 7. plan: A prepaid meal plan that allows students to eat a certain number of meals in campus dining halls or food courts each week or semester.
  7. 9. Fee: A nonrefundable fee required by most colleges or universities when submitting an application for admission.
  8. 12. A division of the academic year, typically lasting about 15-16 weeks. Most schools operate on a semester system, with two main semesters: Fall and Spring.
  9. 13. hall: A building on a college or university campus where students live during the academic year. Residence halls typically provide shared rooms and common areas.
  10. 14. campus tour: An online experience that allows prospective students to explore a college or university campus remotely. It typically includes videos, 360-degree images, and guides to showcase facilities, dorms, and other and other key areas of campus.
  11. 15. & board: The combined cost of housing and meals that a student pays for living on campus. His cost is often bundled into one fee.
  12. 16. hall: A facility on campus where students eat meals. Dining halls typically serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, often with meal plans available to students.