College Navigate Terms

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Admission Process

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The application and evaluation process a prospective student goes through to be accepted to a school.

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Major

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The academic discipline in which a student takes most of his or her classes.

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Transcript

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An official record of a student’s grades.

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Public School

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A college or university that is administered by a local or state government and receives funding from government sources.

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Advanced Placement

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A program of college-level courses taught in high school to prepare students for AP tests, which can provide the opportunity to earn college credit.

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FAFSA

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid; a form used to apply for financial aid for college.

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Human Capital

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The economic value of a worker's experience and skills, including education and training.

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Credit-by-Exam

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A method that allows students to earn college credit by passing an exam.

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Minor

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An academic discipline that a student studies in addition to their major, requiring fewer courses.

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Diploma

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A certificate awarded by an educational institution to show that someone has successfully completed a course of study.