College Vocabulary

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A college degree that is earned after completing a specific course of study, usually in 4 years

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Bachelor's

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A 2 year degree typically earned at a community college

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Associate's

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Any type of education that takes place after high school. This is another term for higher education

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Post-secondary

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A degree given to students who complete an advanced program of study, typically requiring 1-2 years of study beyond a bachelor’s degree

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Master's

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Any type of education that takes place after high school. This is another term for postsecondary.

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Higher Education

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A student who already has an undergraduate degree and is studying for a master’s or doctorate degree

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Graduate Student

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The highest degree awarded by a university, usually requires at least 3 years of study beyond a master's degree

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Doctorate

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College level courses offered in high school that allow students to earn college credit

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Advanced Placement (AP)

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A specific set of required courses that college students must take in order to graduate

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Core Curriculum

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A student’s overall academic performance, calculated as the average of grades earned in all courses, usually on a 4-point scale

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Grade Point Average (GPA)