Glossary

Summary:Guaranteed Transfer Admission is a program that promises students a spot at a four-year university...

Summary:The Grade Point Average, or GPA, is one of the most important academic indicators used...

Summary:A gap year is a period—usually one year—that students take off between graduating from high...

Summary:Financial aid refers to money provided to help students and their families pay for college....

Summary:The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the official U.S. government form that...

Summary:The extracurricular essay is a short written response required by many U.S. colleges as part...

Summary:Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) are two types of college application plans that...

Summary:The Duolingo English Test (DET) is a modern, online English proficiency test accepted by thousands...

Summary:Demonstrated interest refers to the actions a student takes to show a college that they...

Summary:The CSS Profile is an online financial aid application administered by the College Board. It...

Summary:A counselor recommendation is a required part of most U.S. college applications, written by a...

Summary:The cost of attendance (COA) is the total estimated amount a student must pay to...

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