College Admissions Terminology

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

• College Fair

• Job Expo

• Science Conference

• Art Exhibition

A standardized test that includes reading, math, and writing.

• ACT Test

• SAT Test

• GRE Test

• MCAT Test

The highest degree given by a university, needed for professions like doctor, psychiatrist, or professor.

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate (Ph.D)

• Associate Degree

An official document that shows a list of student’s classes and the grades they received.

• Report Card

• Transcript

• Degree Certificate

• Enrollment Form

The cost of food while living on campus.

• Meal Plan

• Housing Fee

• Tuition Fee

• Activity Fee

Money that does NOT have to be paid back.

• Loan

• Grant

• Scholarship

• Mortgage

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

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Master’s Degree

• Doctorate Degree

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

• Admissions

• Enrollment

• Registration

• Application

Money that MUST be paid back.

• Grant

• Loan

• Gift

• Donation

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

• Course Load

• Class Schedule

• Credit Hours

• Academic Plan