College vocabulary words

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Across
  1. 1. is a single number that summarizes a student's overall academic performance by averaging the numerical value of their letter grades across all courses.
  2. 3. is a student in their first year of a college or university, a term also used for first-year students in high school.
  3. 6. Rank is a student's academic standing relative to their peers, calculated by comparing their GPA to that of other students in their graduating class.
  4. 8. is a building that houses students, often with shared rooms, common bathrooms, and recreational areas.
  5. 9. a standardized test for college admissions that assesses high school students' readiness for college-level work.
  6. 11. is a form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid, often awarded based on financial need.
  7. 12. is an official record of a student's academic performance, including a list of all courses taken, the grades received, credit hours, and GPA.
  8. 13. Degree is a graduate-level academic credential awarded by a college or university, typically requiring one to two years of study after a bachelor's degree to earn.
  9. 18. is an academic study or achievement; learning of a high level.
  10. 19. Degree is an undergraduate academic degree from a college or university, typically requiring four years of full-time study.
  11. 24. is a student in their third year of a four-year program, typically with 60-89 credit hours completed.
  12. 25. is a sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university.
  13. 26. fraternity is a social organization for men, while a sorority is a similar organization for women.
  14. 27. Hour is a unit of measurement for the total amount of work a student is expected to complete for a course.
  15. 28. Classes are college-level courses that high school students can take to earn credit for both high school and college at the same time.
  16. 29. is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States, created by the
Down
  1. 2. is a course or requirement that a student must complete before enrolling in a more advanced course or program.
  2. 4. is a form required for U.S. college students to apply for federal financial aid, including grants, work-study, and loans.
  3. 5. Degree is a type of educational institution, such as a community college or technical college, that offers a two-year undergraduate degree, typically requiring about 60 credits.
  4. 7. Degree is the highest academic degree a college or university can grant, signifying expertise in a specific field through advanced coursework, research, and often a dissertation.
  5. 10. Classes are college-level courses offered in high school that follow a standardized curriculum set by the College Board.
  6. 13. is a secondary field of study at a college or university that is subordinate to a student's main concentration, or major.
  7. 14. Letter is an official notification from a college or university that a prospective student has been granted admission to the institution.
  8. 15. is a second-year student in a four-year college or university program.
  9. 16. is a student's primary field of study, a specific area of specialization for which they must complete a set of courses to earn their degree.
  10. 17. aid is external funding that helps students pay for college, including costs like tuition, fees, housing, books, and supplies.
  11. 20. is a type of financial aid in the form of a debt that must be repaid with interest to cover educational costs like tuition, room, and books.
  12. 21. is a fourth-year undergraduate student who is in their final year before graduation.
  13. 22. Activities any voluntary pursuit outside of the standard academic curriculum that helps develop skills and demonstrate interests, commitment, and leadership.
  14. 23. Board.