College Terms

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college admission test with a high score of 36

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ACT

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graduates of a specific school or college

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alumni

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2 year college degree from a community college, university, college, or technical school.

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Associate's Degree

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An academic degree which usually takes four years to earn and is awarded by a college or university.

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Bachelor's Degree

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Free money offered by the school to meet the student's need

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college grant

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main program of study in a college to complete a specific degree

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college major

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One of the highest levels of an academic degree. Typically requires the completion of a Master's Degree plus advanced graduate courses in a specialized area.

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Doctorate Degree

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student with a bachelor's degree who is enrolled in a master's degree program

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graduate student

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cost of a public school for students who lived in the same state as the college they attend. Lower cost

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In state tuition

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An advanced 2-year program completed after receiving a bachelor's degree.

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master's degree