Glossary

Summary: The “Why This College” essay is a common supplemental essay required by many U.S....

Summary: American universities use a holistic admissions process, which means they consider many aspects of...

Summary: Being placed on a waitlist means a college has not accepted or rejected you...

Summary: A visa interview is a required step for most students who apply for a...

Summary: A transcript is an official record of a student’s academic history. It includes a...

Summary: The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a standardized English-language proficiency...

Summary: “Test-optional” and “test-blind” are two different college admissions policies regarding standardized tests like the...

Summary: Supplemental statements are short essays or written responses required by many U.S. colleges in...

Summary: A school profile is a document prepared by a high school that provides U.S....

Summary: The SAT is a standardized test used in the United States for college admissions....

Summary: Regular Decision (RD) is the standard college application process used by most U.S. universities....

Summary:A public university is a college or university that is primarily funded and operated by...

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