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- 2. LETTER an official document from a college that formally notifies a prospective student they have been granted admission to the institution
- 3. DEGREE a postgraduate qualification awarded by a college or university that signifies advanced expertise in a specific field of study, building upon the knowledge gained in an undergraduate bachelor's degree
- 5. type of financial aid that does not need to be repaid, often awarded based on financial need
- 6. classes a college program that allows high school students to earn both high school and college credit for a single course
- 12. DEGREE an undergraduate degree awarded by colleges after typically two years of post-secondary education
- 13. a form used to determine eligibility for federal, state, and college financial aid to attend an eligible college or career school
- 15. a standardized entrance exam for high school students applying to four-year U.S. colleges
- 16. form of financial aid that is awarded to students to help pay for their education and does not need to be repaid.
- 20. a unit of measurement for the total amount of work a student is expected to complete for a course
- 21. is money borrowed to pay for educational expenses that must be repaid with interest
- 22. college-level courses taught in high school that allow students to earn college credit, gain advanced placement, and develop college-level academic skills.
- 23. a third year student
- 24. a second year student
- 26. a term for money to help pay for college, which can include grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study.
- 27. a course that must be completed before a student can enroll in a more advanced course
- 29. a numerical summary of a student's academic performance, calculated by dividing the total grade points earned by the total credit hours attempted
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- 1. just now starting out college
- 4. Activities activities outside of a student's academic coursework, such as sports, clubs, arts, community service, and jobs
- 7. is the fee a college or university charges for instruction
- 8. a numerical or percentile measure of a student's academic performance compared to their peers in the same graduating class, typically calculated using a student's grade point average (GPA)
- 9. a standardized college entrance exam administered by the College Board to measure college readiness
- 10. student's primary field of study, a specific area of specialization for which they must complete a set of courses to earn their degree
- 11. degree a four-year undergraduate degree awarded by colleges and universities after a student completes a curriculum of general education and major-specific courses, typically totaling around 120 credit hours
- 14. building that houses students, often with shared rooms, common bathrooms, and recreational areas
- 17. Sorority A college fraternity is a social organization for men, while a sorority is a similar organization for women
- 18. an official document listing a student's academic history, including all courses taken, grades received, and any degrees or certifications earned
- 19. DEGREE the highest academic degree a college or university
- 25. a secondary field of study at a college or university that is subordinate to a student's main concentration or major
- 28. a four year student