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College Vocab
College Vocab
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11th Grade
03/31/2017

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Term
College
Definition
An institution designed to further one’s education and ready oneself for a career.
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University
Definition
A larger facility that incorporates more studies and subjects and is similar to a college.
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Junior/Community College
Definition
Generally a two year college that focuses on basic subjects.
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Private School
Definition
An institution that offers a more individualized version of a learning environment.
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Public (state) School
Definition
A school that is funded partially by the state that offers the same benefits of learning that a college does.
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ACT/SAT
Definition
Standardized tests used frequently by colleges to assess the readiness of students to go to college.
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Associate Degree
Definition
A two year degree.
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Admission Requirement
Definition
Requirements for admission for college.
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Application
Definition
A form used to let a party know you are interested in a service or product.
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Alumni
Definition
Previous students who graduate from a school.
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Academic Probation
Definition
When a student’s score falls below the expectations of the college.
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Bachelor's Degree
Definition
A four year degree.
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Masters Degree
Definition
A four to six year degree.
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Doctorate degree
Definition
An eight year degree.
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Undergraduate Degree
Definition
A degree awarded to students who take undergraduate classes.
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Graduate degree
Definition
A degree awarded to students who take graduate classes.
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FAFSA
Definition
The form that determines whether or not you are eligible for financial aid.
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Fraternities/Sororities
Definition
Houses in which students can feel like they fit in.
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Full-time Enrollment
Definition
Where you can go school for most of the day.
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Part-time Enrollment
Definition
Where you go to school for part of the day.
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Credit Hours
Definition
Units you get for completing a class.
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Program of Study
Definition
Selecting high school classes that will pertain to your college major.
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Major
Definition
A subject you focus on in college
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Minor
Definition
A subject that is a secondary interest in college.
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Placement Tests
Definition
Tests that evaluate your place in a population of students.
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Prerequisite Courses
Definition
Courses you take to qualify for classes.
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Syllubus
Definition
An outline that tells what you will be doing in class.
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Transfer
Definition
When a student switches schools.
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Tuition
Definition
The money you pay to go to a school.
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