College Terms

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  1. 5. A building on a college or university campus where students live during the academic year. Residence halls typically provide shared rooms and common areas.
  2. 6. The primary field of study that a student chooses to focus on during their academic program. For example, a student may major in Biology, History or Engineering.
  3. 8. A facility on campus where students eat meals. Dining halls typically serve breakfast, lunch and dinner often with meal plans available to students.
  4. 10. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form that students must fill out to apply for financial aid from the government, including grants, loans and work-study programs.
  5. 11. The act of a college or university formally agreeing to admit a student into their program after reviewing their application.
  6. 13. The Scholastic Assessment Test, a standardized test commonly used for college admissions in the U.S. It measures a students proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
  7. 16. 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.
  8. 17. 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.
  9. 18. A prepaid plan that allows students to eat a certain number of meals in campus dining halls or food courts each week or semester.
  10. 20. Rate The percentage of students who complete their degree program within a set time frame, typically 4 or 6 years for a bachelor’s degree.
  11. 21. Admissions A college admission process where applications are reviewed and decisions are made as they are received, rather than after a set deadline. Students may apply anytime during the year and receive a decision soon after submission.
  12. 22. 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.
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  1. 1. 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 key areas on campus.
  2. 2. A 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.
  3. 3. requirements Individual schools have unique requirements for students who want to attend the institution. These can include minimum GPAs, standardized test scores, and extracurricular experience.
  4. 4. Application Deadline The specific deadline by which students must submit their applications for admission. This date is set in advance by the school.
  5. 7. The American College Testing, another standardized test used for college admissions in the U.S. It evaluates knowledge in English, Math, Reading and Science.
  6. 9. rate The percentage of applicants that are accepted to a college or university. A high acceptance rate means a greater proportion of applicants are admitted.
  7. 12. After students accept their offer of acceptance to a particular university, they are enrolled at the institution.
  8. 14. board The combined cost of housing and meals that students pay for living on campus. This cost is often bundles into one fee.
  9. 15. The cost of instruction at a college or university. Tuition does not include additional fees like room, board, or books.
  10. 19. A nonrefundable fee required by most colleges or universities when submitting an application for admission.