Helpful Terminology
Academic Advising: Process whereby students are provided with information regarding degree requirements, recommended coursework, programs of study, academic support services, and policies and procedures defining academic progress.
Academic year: The school year begins with autumn classes. The academic year at most US colleges and universities starts in August or September.
ACT and SAT: These letters are acronyms for the American College Test and the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Both tests are designed to measure a student’s level of knowledge in basic areas such as math, science, English and social studies. Colleges may require the results of either the ACT or SAT before granting admission.
Advisor: School official, usually assigned by your college or university, who can help choose your classes and make sure you are taking the right courses to graduate.
Alumni: People who have graduated from the institution.
Application: Application is the process by which a prospective student submits the required forms and credentials to his/her chosen institution. Application criteria may include one or more of the following: previous academic records, test scores, interviews, recommendations, and other information provided by the applicant.
Admission: Admission is the status granted to an applicant who meets the prescribed entrance requirements of the institution. Check the college catalog for specific requirements of the schools you are considering.
Admissions Office: The college office where information and admissions applications are available. The Admissions Office is often the first point of contact for prospective students.
Associate's Degree: The Associate Degree is granted upon completion of a program of at least two, but less than four years of college work...