College Navigate Terms

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Class Rank

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A measure of a student’s grades compared to the other students in the class.

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In-state tuition

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The tuition paid by students who reside in the same state as the college or university they attend.

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Associate Degree

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A degree awarded by community colleges, technical schools, and some universities after completion of a program of approximately 60 credit hours.

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Room and board

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The cost of living and eating on campus.

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Commuter Student

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A student who lives off-campus and travels to school for courses and other activities.

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FAFSA

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid; a form used to apply for financial aid for college.

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Weighted GPA

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A GPA that takes into account the difficulty of courses, giving extra points for honors or advanced placement classes.

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Tuition

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The fee that colleges charge for instruction and classes.

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Transcript

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An official record of a student’s academic performance, including courses taken and grades received.

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Master’s Degree

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A graduate degree awarded after completing a program of study that typically requires one to two years of full-time study beyond a bachelor’s degree.