Earned at the end of the semester by the satisfactory completion of course work

Test taken at the end of required courses (Biology, Algebra, English); must pass to graduate

Total average point value of student grades for all completed semesters of course work

Report of semester grades, attendance, and standardized test scores

The cumulative grade points of all students in each class (FR, SOPH, JR,SR) are listed in order from highest to lowest.

Indiana’s required high school curriculum; Academic foundation all students need to succeed in college, apprenticeship programs, military training, and the workforce.

Courses that are more rigorous than high school course.

“American College Test” Qualifying test required for admission to colleges and universities in Indiana and in many schools outside the state of Indiana.

“Scholastic Assessment Test” Qualifying test required for admission to colleges and universities in the state of Indiana and in many schools outside of Indiana.

A course which must be completed before other courses may be taken

Fee that is charged by colleges and universities to take classes

Helps pay the costs of education after high school.

Money borrowed from a financial institution to help pay for college. Must be paid back!

Award that do not need to be paid back and are often called “gift-aid.” These may be based on financial need or on a student’s merit or special talents.

Provides a part-time job if you have financial need. The government pays part of your salary and the employer pays the rest. The college determines your eligibility.

Education assistance program given to veterans and active members of the US armed forces. The benefit provides money for various education expenses, such as tuition, housing, and books.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. Multiple aptitude test that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military

The main field that you want to specialize in while in college

The secondary field that you want to specialize in while in college

A student at a college or university who has not yet earned a bachelor’s or associate’s degree

Someone who has earned a bachelor’s degree and is pursuing additional education in a specific field.

Undergraduate degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of study usually lasting 2 years

Academic degree awarded for an undergraduate major that generally last four years

Academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. Usually an additional 1-6 years after the successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree.

A job, but also school. A paid job for someone who is new to a field and learns the skills needed for the job.

Provides real world experience to those looking to explore or gain the relevant knowledge and skills required to enter into a particular field. Relatively short in nature, with the primary focus on getting on-the-job training and taking what’s learned in the classroom and applying it to the real world.

“dorm room and meal plan” in college

a person, animal, or object adopted by a group as a symbolic figure especially to bring them good luck. Example: Chapel Hill GIANTS, Indiana University HOOSIERS, Purdue University BOILERMAKERS

A building at a college or university containing a number of private or semiprivate rooms for residents, usually along with common bathroom facilities and recreation areas.