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- 2. Courses that count for both high school and college credit simultaneously.
- 4. Aid Money provided to help students pay for education expenses, which may include scholarships, grants, loans, or work-study.
- 7. A graduate degree earned after a bachelor’s, typically requiring one to two years of study.
- 11. Social organizations in colleges, typically single-gender, that offer community, networking, and social activities.
- 14. A standardized college admissions test in the U.S. assessing reading, writing, and math skills.
- 17. Activities Activities outside regular academic classes, such as sports, clubs, or volunteer work.
- 19. The highest academic degree, such as a Ph.D., usually involving several years of advanced study and research beyond a master’s degree.
- 20. A student in their second year of high school or college.
- 21. Rank A student’s position in their graduating class based on GPA compared to peers.
- 23. Advanced Placement classes, college-level courses offered in high school that can earn college credit through exams.
- 28. Official notification from a college or university informing a student that they have been admitted.
- 29. A student in their fourth (final) year of high school or college.
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- 1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a form used by students in the U.S. to apply for financial aid from the federal government.
- 3. An official record of a student’s academic performance and courses taken.
- 5. A financial award given to a student based on merit, talent, or other criteria that does not need to be repaid.
- 6. The fee charged by a school, college, or university for instruction or education.
- 8. A residence hall or building where students live on campus.
- 9. A secondary focus of study in college, requiring fewer courses than a major.
- 10. An undergraduate academic degree awarded after completing a college program, usually taking about four years.
- 12. A two-year undergraduate degree often earned at community colleges.
- 13. Grade Point Average, a numerical representation of a student’s average performance across all their classes, usually on a 4.0 scale.
- 15. A student in their third year of high school or college.
- 16. The primary field of study a college student chooses to specialize in.
- 18. A form of financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid, usually awarded based on financial need.
- 22. Money borrowed to pay for education that must be repaid, often with interest.
- 24. A unit that measures educational credit, typically representing one hour of class time per week for a semester.
- 25. Courses or requirements that must be completed before enrolling in a more advanced course.
- 26. A student in their first year of high school or college.
- 27. A standardized test used for college admissions in the United States that measures English, Math, Reading, Science, and reasoning skills.