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- 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.
- 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.
- 8. A facility on campus where students eat meals. Dining halls typically serve breakfast, lunch and dinner often with meal plans available to students.
- 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.
- 11. The act of a college or university formally agreeing to admit a student into their program after reviewing their application.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. 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. 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. 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. Application Deadline The specific deadline by which students must submit their applications for admission. This date is set in advance by the school.
- 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.
- 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.
- 12. After students accept their offer of acceptance to a particular university, they are enrolled at the institution.
- 14. board The combined cost of housing and meals that students pay for living on campus. This cost is often bundles into one fee.
- 15. The cost of instruction at a college or university. Tuition does not include additional fees like room, board, or books.
- 19. A nonrefundable fee required by most colleges or universities when submitting an application for admission.