College terms

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  1. 3. Anything a student does that is not a high school course or paid employment. Most community and family activities are also extracurricular.
  2. 5. STUDENT A student who has potential to apply to a college or university or shows interest in attending the institution. The institution may also show interest in the student.
  3. 7. PLACEMENT College-level classes taught in high school that prepares students for Advanced Placement tests offered by The College Board.
  4. 10. (RESIDENT) STUDENT A student that attends a college or university within the same state in which they permanently reside. In-state students pay lower tuition than out-of-state students.
  5. 11. CLASSES Honors classes offer the same material as a regular class in greater depth and at a faster pace.
  6. 12. SCHOOL These schools are located within universities and offer degree programs beyond a bachelor’s degree.
  7. 14. SCHOOL An institution specializing in the visual, performing, and creative arts.
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  1. 1. TOUR An online feature offered by some schools that allow potential students to see various aspects of campus life without physically visiting the institution.
  2. 2. FAIR An event in which colleges, universities, etc. present themselves to attract potential applicants and provide information.
  3. 4. DEADLINE The date by which applications must be turned into college admissions offices.
  4. 6. REP VISIT An event at a high school or community site where representatives from colleges and universities meet students interested in visiting/attending the school.
  5. 8. SCHOOL” A college or university that you have a chance of getting into, but your test scores, GPA, and/or class rank do not reach the standards the school is interested in. The top U.S. colleges/universities should always be considered reach schools.
  6. 9. SCHOOL” A college or university in which you exceed or clearly meet the admission standards(minimum GPA, test scores, etc.) You should also show interest in the school.
  7. 12. measure of a student’s grades. The GPA is determined by averaging a student’s grades, starting freshman year and accumulating.
  8. 13. A two-hour-and-55-minute exam that covers the four key subject areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. It tests a student’s knowledge and achievement, determining their readiness for college-level instruction. There is also an optional written essay. The ACT is scored on a scale of 1 to 36 for each area and scores are averaged to create a Composite Score.