COLLEGE EXPLORATION

1. Standardized tests used for college admissions (abbr.).
5. The federal form you must fill out to qualify for financial aid.
6. The score that measures your academic performance on a \(4.0\) scale.
9. An admissions plan that is binding—if accepted, you must attend (2 words).
10. The type of class at a university where the instructor talks while you take notes.
12. A secondary focus of study (e.g., getting a degree in Spanish with a minor in Business).
13. The first year of college.
16. The final year of high school or college.
17. Temporary, practical work experience in your field of study.

2. An official record of your grades and academic history.
3. The type of decision that notifies you of your admission status earlier than normal deadlines (2 words).
4. A fee charged for submitting your admissions application.
7. A focused area of study you choose in college (e.g., Biology).
8. Money given to help pay for college that you DO NOT have to pay back.
11. An advanced degree you can earn after completing a bachelor's degree.
14. Official written assessment of you from a teacher or counselor.
15. A type of college where students live on campus and focus mostly on undergraduate degrees (2 words).