College Terminology

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Across
  1. 3. A college application process with ongoing deadlines.
  2. 4. A standard college application used by many schools.
  3. 5. Activities outside of academics that strengthen college applications.
  4. 6. A form used to apply for financial aid.
  5. 9. A student’s primary field of study in college.
  6. 13. High-level classes that challenge students beyond standard coursework.
  7. 15. Taking college courses while still in high school.
  8. 17. Need-based financial aid that doesn’t require repayment.
  9. 18. A standardized college admissions test.
Down
  1. 1. A federal program that allows students to work while in college.
  2. 2. An essay required for college applications.
  3. 7. A letter from a teacher or mentor supporting a student’s application.
  4. 8. A financial award for college that doesn’t need to be repaid.
  5. 10. Borrowed money for college that must be repaid.
  6. 11. A short-term job experience related to a career field.
  7. 12. A measure of academic performance.
  8. 14. A secondary area of study in college.
  9. 15. A group of nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations.
  10. 16. Whether a student qualifies for in-state or out-of-state tuition.
  11. 19. A record of a student’s academic history.