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- 4. process of registering or officially joining a college or university after being accepted. It includes completing necessary paperwork, selecting courses, and paying fees.
- 5. 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.
- 6. requirements criteria /qualifications set by a college or university that a student must meet in order to be considered for admission. Typically include academic records, test scores, application essays, and letters of recommendation.
- 12. scholastic assessment test, a standardized test commonly used for college admissions in the U.S. It measures a student’s proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- 14. ratio a measure of the numbers of students for every faculty member at an institution. A lower ratio often indicates more personalized attention and smaller class sizes.
- 16. rate percentage of students who complete their degree program within a set time frame, typically 4 or 6 years for a bachelor’s degree.
- 18. application deadline the specific deadline by which students must submit their applications for admission. This date is set in advance by the school.
- 19. 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.
- 22. & board combined cost of housing and meals that students pay for living on campus. This cost is often bundled into one fee.
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- 1. admissions a college admissions process where applications are reviewed and decisions are made as they are received, rather than a set deadline. Students may apply anytime during the year and receive a decision soon after submission.
- 2. fee nonrefundable fee required by most colleges and universities when submitting an application for admission.
- 3. hall a building on a college or university campus where students live during the academic year. Residence halls typically provide shared rooms and common areas.
- 7. plan a prepaid plan that allows students to eat a certain number of meals in campus dining halls or food courts each week or semester.
- 8. a division of the academic year, typically lasting about 15-6 weeks. Most schools operate on a semester system, with two main semesters: Fall and Spring.
- 9. 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 English.
- 10. 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. campus tour 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 of campus.
- 13. american college testing, another standardized test used for college admissions in the U.S. It evaluates knowledge in English, Math, Reading, and Science.
- 15. hall a facility on campus where students eat meals. Dining halls typically serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, often with meal plans available for students.
- 17. college or university formally agreeing to admit a student into their program after reviewing their application.
- 20. the cost of instruction at a college or university. Tuition does not include additional fees like room, board, or books.
- 21. application a standardized college application used by over 900 colleges and universities in the United States. It allows students to apply to multiple schools using one application.