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- 1. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a form that determines eligibility for federal financial aid.
- 3. DEGREE An undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and university lasting three to seven years.s after a course of study
- 6. A standardized test used for college admissions, assessing English, reading, math, and science reasoning skills.
- 7. An official record of a student's academic performance, including courses taken and grades received.
- 14. DEGREE A graduate-level academic degree awarded by universities and colleges upon completion of a course of study proving mastery, or a high level of expertise, in a specific field
- 17. ACTIVITIES School- sponsored activities that are not part of their academic curriculum, such as sports, clubs and art.
- 20. Money for college that do not need to be repaid, often awarded based on merit, need, or other criteria.
- 21. A long, angry, and passionate speech or piece of writing, often expressing disapproval.
- 22. A third-year student in high school or co
- 23. CLASSES Classes taken in high school that count for both high school graduation and college credit.
- 25. Grade point average, a numerical score that represents a student's average grades.
- 27. The primary field of study in which an undergraduate student specializes. It is the main focus of a degree program, and typically requires a significant portion of a student's coursework
- 28. DEGREE The highest academic degree awarded by universities, involving extensive coursework and research.
- 29. AID Money from various sources to help students pay for college, including grants, scholarships, loans,
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- 2. DEGREE An academic degree awarded by a community college after a course of study lasting two to three years.
- 4. A residential building on a college campus, often referred to as a "dorm" or "residence hall," where students live during the academic year.
- 5. A second-year student in high school or college.
- 8. CLASSES Advanced Placement classes, college-level courses taken in high school that can earn college credit.
- 9. A secondary, optional academic discipline that requires fewer courses and credits than a major (typically 16-30 credits). Students can choose a minor to complement their major, broaden their knowledge, or explore a personal interest.
- 10. A fourth-year student in high school or college.
- 11. Money borrowed that must be paid back with interest, such as a student loan from the government or a private institution.
- 12. RANK A student’s academic standing compared to other students in their graduating class.
- 13. A first-year student in high school or college.
- 15. The cost of attending a college, typically charged per credit hour or per semester.
- 16. A standardized test used for college admissions, assessing evidence-based reading and writing, and math skills.
- 18. HOUR A unit of measurement for academic work, representing the amount of instruction time and supplementary out-of-class work required for a course. It is the basis for tracking progress toward a degree and often corresponds to a specific number of meeting minutes per week over a semester.
- 19. SORORITY Social organizations for college students, typically distinguished by Greek letters, that offer brotherhood or sisterhood, community service opportunities, leadership development, and social events. Membership often involves specific academic and conduct expectations.
- 24. LETTER A formal letter from a college confirming a student's admission.
- 26. A course or other requirement (such as a minimum grade or test score) that a student must complete satisfactorily before enrolling in a more advanced course or program. This ensures the student has the necessary foundational knowledge to succeed in the subsequent class.