College and Career Vocabulary

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Secondary Education

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In the United States, the education a student receives during 9th through 12th grades.

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High School Transcripts

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Official records of a student's academic performance, including courses taken, grades received, and credits earned. Colleges always request transcripts, and students must have completed high school to enter college.

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Dual Enrollment Classes

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Courses that allow high school students to earn college credit while still in high school, often through partnerships between high schools and colleges.

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Post Secondary Education/Higher Education

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Education beyond high school, especially at a college or university.

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GPA

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Grade point average; a standardized way of measuring a student's academic performance. It's calculated by averaging the grade points earned in all courses taken.

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Letter of Recommendation

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Letters written by adults who are familiar with your specific qualifications and skill set, recommending you for jobs, college acceptance, and scholarships.

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Application

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A formal written request to be admitted to a college or major program by completing and submitting a form to each college.

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College Major

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The main area of study that a student chooses to focus on, typically representing about a third to half of their coursework.

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Semesters

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Academic terms, typically lasting around 15 to 18 weeks, during which courses are taught at colleges and universities.

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Tuition

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The fee charged for instruction at a college or university.