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- 4. a secondary academic specialization, complementing a student's primary "major" or main field of study
- 5. Rank - A numerical or percentile summary of a student's academic performance compared to their classmates, calculated using their grades and the difficulty of their courses.
- 7. Degree - a higher education institution that grants associate degrees, which are typically two-year programs that are often offered at community colleges, technical colleges, or some four-year universities.
- 8. Is money borrowed to pay for college expenses like tuition, fees, housing, and books.
- 10. A two-year post-secondary institution that offers associate degrees, vocational training, and certificates
- 13. Classes- College-level courses high school students can take to earn college credit and get a head start on their college education.
- 14. Stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and is a form students fill out to apply for federal, state, and college financial aid like grants, loans, and work-study.
- 17. Letter- An official notification from a university that a student has been granted admission.
- 18. A student in their final year of a four-year undergraduate program, or a four-year college that awards bachelor's degrees
- 19. American College Testing exam, a standardized test used for college admissions and to measure college readiness.
- 20. a fraternity is a men's social organization, and a sorority is a women's social organization, but both are often called "Greek organizations" because they use Greek letters for their names.
- 25. - a required course or condition that must be completed before enrolling in a more advanced course
- 27. A sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university.
- 28. A detailed, permanent record of a student's academic performance, issued by a college or university.
- 29. A scholarship is a form of financial aid, often called a "gift," that does not need to be repaid.
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- 1. aid- Is external funding that helps students pay for college costs like tuition, fees, books, and living expenses.
- 2. Degree- Is external funding that helps students pay for college costs like tuition, fees, books, and living expenses.
- 3. A first-year student in their first year of college or university.
- 6. SAT stands for the Scholastic Assessment Test, a standardized exam used by most U.S. colleges for admissions.
- 9. a building or a group of rooms on a college campus that provides living accommodations for students
- 11. a specific field of study that a student chooses to specialize in to earn a degree
- 12. Classes - College-level courses that high school students can take to earn credit toward both their high school diploma and a college degree or certificate simultaneously.
- 15. Degree- a graduate-level academic credential that provides advanced, specialized knowledge in a specific field, building on the foundation of a bachelor's degree.
- 16. Is a form of financial aid, often based on financial need, that does not need to be repaid.
- 21. A second-year college or high school student.
- 22. Hour - a unit of academic work that typically represents one hour of classroom instruction and two hours of outside study per week for a standard 15-week semester
- 23. Stands for Grade Point Average, which is a numerical score that represents your overall academic performance.
- 24. Degree- the highest academic degree awarded by a college or university, representing the highest level of expertise in a field
- 26. Activities- Voluntary, non-academic pursuits outside of the regular curriculum that help students develop skills and explore interests.