College Vocabulary Quiz

A college program leading to a master's or doctoral degree; advanced study that follows a bachelor's degree.

• Ph.D

• Graduate degree

• associate's degree

• ACT

The subject which a student chooses to study. This is what the student will end up getting their degree in.

• Minor

• Associate's Degree

• Major

• Doctorate

A 2-year degree from a community college, college, or technical school. The recipient of this degree can then transfer the credits earned toward a 4-year bachelor's degree.

• bachelor's

• graduate

• associate's

• Ph.D

An educational institution that is supported mainly by student fees (tuition), alumni donations, and/or grants.

• Private College/University

• High School

• SAT

• Public College/University

A college program that can lead to a 2-year or 4-year degree; generally follows high school.

• associates degree

• major

• minor

• undergraduate program

A 9 week to 2-year program that focuses on one trade/skill. Usually leads to guaranteed employment after certification.

• dorm

• Vocational School (trade or technical)

• college major

• community college

An application that a student fills out to see what federal financial help they qualify for.

• scholarship

• FAFSA

• grant

• loan

A second subject of study in college that will not lead to a second bachelor's degree.

• college major

• college GPA

• college minor

• master's degree

This is defined as a year between leaving high school and starting university. This time is usually spent travelling or working.

• gap year

• leap year

• skip year

• calendar year

A numerical version of your grades that school admission offices look at to see whether they want you as part of their student body.

• AA

• MA

• BA

• GPA