College and Career Terms

A written summary of your qualifications for getting into college.

• Application

• Resume

• Admission

• Transcript

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

• Application

• Resume

• Admission

• Transcript

A document created and used by a person to present their background, skills, and accomplishments to a school or employer.

• Application

• Resume

• Admission

• Transcript

An official report that includes your classes/courses, dates of attendance, and grades.

• Application

• Resume

• Admission

• Transcript

A subject or field of study by a student.

• major

• GPA

• FASFA

• ACT./ SAT

Grade Point Average is the average of all your grades.

• major

• GPA

• FASFA

• ACT./ SAT

Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form you fill out to determine your financial aid status.

• major

• GPA

• FASFA

• ACT./ SAT

College Entrance Exams

• major

• GPA

• FASFA

• ACT./ SAT

An on campus housing option.

• dorm or dormitory

• apartment

• condo

• house

A ceremony signifying you met all the requirements in your course of study.

• graduation

• tuition

• scholarship

• college fair