A college or university funded by local, state or national government that oversees and regulates the school’s operations.

A school that specializes in career readiness in fields such as hairdressing, cosmetology, and auto mechanics.

A 2 year public institution providing higher education and lower-level courses, certificates, and associate’s degrees

An institution of higher learning that grants bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts or science or both.

A school that includes many different schools - such as a college of nursing and a college of business - and has graduate students as well.

A student’s concentrated field of study in college.

A student’s secondary field of study.

Measurement for passing a college level course.

What does GPA stand for

A 2 year undergraduate degree earned at a community or junior college

A 4 year undergraduate degree earned at a college or university

The first level of graduate study.

The highest level of academic degree.

What does FAFSA stand for?

The amount of money you and your family could be expected to pay for one year of college, based on the data gathered from you FAFSA.

A sum of money given to a student for the purpose of paying for college based on academic achievements or other requirements.

Type of financial aid provided by a funding source that does not have to be paid back.

Type of financial aid provided by a funding source that has to be paid back. In most cases payments do not begin until the student finishes school.

A program that allows students to work part time during the school year as a part of their financial aid package. The money earned is used to pay for tuition or other college charges.

A 3 hour college entrance exam which measures verbal and mathematical skills, as well as grammar. Students may earn up to 1600 points.

A 2 hour and 55 minute exam that measures a student’s knowledge and achievement in english, math, science and reading to determine the student’s readiness for college-level instruction. Scored on a scale of 1-36 in each of the 4 areas. The final score is an average of the 4 areas to create a composite score.

What can you do to better your chances of getting into the college of your dreams?

What is the number that represents the average of all your grades in High School?

What year in high school do you apply for college?

What should you consider when you are trying to decide if you want to go to a certain college? Choose all that apply.

What is one way that you can learn more about a college that you think you might want to go? Choose all that apply.

True or False? Generally speaking, if you go to college, you will earn more money.

What is the type of financial aid that you can get for having good grades or a specific skill or talent?

What is a fee that is paid for instruction in college?

What is the form used to file for federal and state financial aid for U.S. Residents?

What is money given to students based on financial need?

What is a copy of your official record of high school grades called?

What high school classes could possibly offer you college credit?

These are two other factors colleges consider when decided on admissions.

This is a college student who has not received a bachelor's degree.

A bachelor's usually takes this long to complete

These institutions of higher learning are supported by state and local taxes.

A group of eight old, distinguished colleges and universities in the East, known for their ivy-covered buildings.

_______ is a non-binding admission that you are not obligated to accept.

A binding agreement which requires you to withdraw all other applications and attend that college.

Admissions decisions that are made as applications come in.

_____ means you are placed in a "holding pattern" and your application has been reviewed but a decision has not been made.

You applied during early admissions but your application will not be reviewed until the regular admission deadline.

Admitted but with conditions, such as, extra classes or remedial courses.

The process by which colleges consider your highest section scores across all the dates you took the ACT/SAT.

The average of your four test scores, rounded to the nearest whole number, from one test date.

Your resume should include academic information and show who you are outside of the classroom.

Colleges TYPICALLY cannot award you money if you do NOT have a FAFSA on file.

A website where you can apply to over 300 universities across the Nation.

________ is a website designed for the application process but is only accepted by colleges in Texas.

Applications directly from the college or university.

FAFSA opens on ______.

Identification numbers for specific locations and organizations created by the College Board to prevent confusion and ensure things like test scores, transcripts, and applications go to the right places.

The payment that is made to a university in order to be an enrolled student and attend class.

A standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States.

A list of the courses taken and grades earned for a student throughout a course of study in high school.

A rolling admission allows students to be accepted ______.

Even though many schools are test optional for admissions, test scores can help with scholarships and course placement

What are college/scholarship committess looking for on your transcript?

The Priority FAFSA consideration deadline is

All of the following are good ways to get to know your professors EXCEPT

You should allow someone like a teacher or parent to review your college essay?

This is earned when all college requirements are completed.

Students pursuing two degrees at the same time are?

What community college is considered in district for Dickinson residents making it cost less than other community colleges?

Test to determine college readiness in Texas public colleges which includes math, English, and a brief essay with a score for each section.

The form for only Texas state aid based on residency status.

The report of classes and grades submitted to a university in place of a transcript.

PreMed/Law/Vet does not earn a degree unless the student attends medical/law/vet school and graduates with a doctorate

The online course seniors take to waive the TSI test for college course placement at select Texas college/universities.