Across
- 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.
- 3. is a student in their first year of a college or university, a term also used for first-year students in high school.
- 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.
- 8. is a building that houses students, often with shared rooms, common bathrooms, and recreational areas.
- 9. a standardized test for college admissions that assesses high school students' readiness for college-level work.
- 11. is a form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid, often awarded based on financial need.
- 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.
- 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.
- 18. is an academic study or achievement; learning of a high level.
- 19. Degree is an undergraduate academic degree from a college or university, typically requiring four years of full-time study.
- 24. is a student in their third year of a four-year program, typically with 60-89 credit hours completed.
- 25. is a sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university.
- 26. fraternity is a social organization for men, while a sorority is a similar organization for women.
- 27. Hour is a unit of measurement for the total amount of work a student is expected to complete for a course.
- 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.
- 29. is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States, created by the
Down
- 2. is a course or requirement that a student must complete before enrolling in a more advanced course or program.
- 4. is a form required for U.S. college students to apply for federal financial aid, including grants, work-study, and loans.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10. Classes are college-level courses offered in high school that follow a standardized curriculum set by the College Board.
- 13. is a secondary field of study at a college or university that is subordinate to a student's main concentration, or major.
- 14. Letter is an official notification from a college or university that a prospective student has been granted admission to the institution.
- 15. is a second-year student in a four-year college or university program.
- 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.
- 17. aid is external funding that helps students pay for college, including costs like tuition, fees, housing, books, and supplies.
- 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.
- 21. is a fourth-year undergraduate student who is in their final year before graduation.
- 22. Activities any voluntary pursuit outside of the standard academic curriculum that helps develop skills and demonstrate interests, commitment, and leadership.
- 23. Board.