College Vocabulary

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ACT Test

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A standardized test that high school students may take in order to get accepted into college (usually taken during your junior year of high school). The test includes reading, math, and sometimes writing.

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Admissions

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The process of being admitted (selected) for entrance into a college or university.

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Application

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A written summary of your qualifications for admission into a college or university. The application usually includes letters of recommendation, transcripts, and essays.

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College Fair

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An event where you can learn more about different colleges at the same time.

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Community College

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A two-year college that offers an associate degree and also offers classes to anyone living in the community.

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Course Load

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The amount of classes you take in a semester (similar to a schedule).

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Degree

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A certificate or diploma given by a community college, college, or university. A student earns a degree after successfully completing a certain number of college classes.

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Associate Degree

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A certificate given by a community college to someone who has successfully completed two years of undergraduate education.

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Bachelor’s Degree

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A certificate given by a college or university to someone who has successfully finished their undergraduate education (4 years of college).

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Master’s Degree

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This degree can only be earned by someone who has already earned a Bachelor’s Degree. This degree usually takes one or two more years to complete.