Are you applying to American Universities and are having trouble with the admissions definition, terminology and all the acronyms? Then you need this Admissions Definition Glossary!
American Applications are complex compared to other countries. If you know the admissions definition in another country, don’t assume it’s means the same in the United States.
This is the most extensive university admissions definition list to help you go through the process.
Admissions Definition – Numbers
3-2 Engineering Programs
A five-year engineering program. You spend the first three years at a small liberal arts school. Then transfer to a partner university to complete the last two years. You get a great strong liberal arts education and also earn a top science degree. In the end, you graduate with two bachelors in five years. Although admission is not, guaranteed but you will likely be admitted if you do well in the required coursework.
For example, Caltech has a 3-2 program where students can study their first two years at 13 different partnered schools.
4+1 Program (Accelerated Bachelor’s to Masters)
Earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years.
Admissions Definition – Alphabetica
A
Accelerated Degree Program
Degree-earning programs are designed to be completed in a shorter amount of time.
For example, students earn a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in 5 years instead of 6 years. (4 years of a Bachelor’s and then 2 years for Masters).
Accelerated Degree Programs can also be Bachelor’s programs that are online. Programs do not take any breaks during summer or throughout the year which allows them to complete the program faster.
Acceptance
Admittance into a program
Academic GPA or GPA
Grade point average that only takes academic courses into account. Most universities consider academic courses to be English (or your country’s native language), mathematics, history, science and foreign language.
ACT Test (American College Testing)
The test is used in the United States as part of the admissions process. It is a multiple-choice test that covers the areas of English, mathematics, reading, and science. There is also an optional writing test that a college may or may not request.
Many schools do not require the test for admission. But some still use it to determine scholarship funds or class placement.
Activity List or Extracurricular Activities List
A section of the university application to list activities. Activities explain how you spend your time outside of the classroom. These activities can range from sports to academic clubs to work and may also include family responsibilities.
Example: The image is of the activities section on the Common Application. You can add up to 10 activities.
Admission Rate
Percentage of students who are admitted.
For example: UCLA has an admit rate of 9%
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements to be considered for admission.
Admission Tests
Entrance exam
Alumni Interview or College Interview or Campus Interview
Discussion with an alumni or staff as part of your university admissions process.
Take the opportunity if schools you are applying to offer interviews. You may also be required to interview for specific programs or scholarships. Also, some interviews may be required for specific programs or scholarships.
Alumnus, Alumna, or Alumni
A graduate of a particular school. Alumnus (men) Alumna (women) alumni (plural male form and can be used for mixed gender).
(AP Class) Advanced Placement Class
Advanced Placement Classes are college-level courses offered by the College Board. These classes are taken by high school/secondary students as part of their regular high school schedule.
If your high school does not offer AP courses you can also take them online.
Application Fee
The cost of applying to each university.
Application Fee Waiver
Fee waivers allow students to apply to a university without a fee. It’s like a promo code!
ApplyTexas
Website to apply to 53 schools in Texas. Schools incl
ing some community colleges, universities, and graduate schools through one application.
Art School, Arts College, Art Institute, or Conservatory
A specialized school whose focus is on the arts. Degrees can include graphic design, film, sculpting, etc.
Articulation Agreement
Formal agreements between community colleges and four-year schools. Agreements guarantee admission to transfer students if agreed-upon requirements are met.
Associate Degree or Associate of Arts (A.A.)(A.A.S)
Degree that typically takes two years to complete and can be awarded by a university or a community/junior college.
Audit
To Audit a course means that a student can take a course for fun and not for credit. You will pay for the course but you will not be given a grade at the end of the class.
B
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Four-year degree with a focus on the humanities or liberal arts. These include history, political science, and psychology.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
A four-year degree with a focus on the sciences or math.
C
Cal State Apply
Application to apply to all 23 California State University campuses. Campuses including San Diego State and Cal State Long Beach.
Campus Visit or College Tour
in-person or virtual tour of a school. Tour is typically led by a current student or admissions staff member. Tour may include significant school buildings such as the library and classrooms. A good tour guide, will also tell you what it’s like to be a student there.
Candidates Reply Date Agreement (CRDA)
May 1st deadline to accept or decline a school’s admission offer. Depots are typically due on or before this date as part of accepting an offer of admission.
Catholic Ivies
Term used to describe prestigious Catholic colleges and universities. Some examples include the University of Notre Dame, Georgetown University, and Boston College.
Certificate
You earned a certificate after completing classes or training in a specific field.
For example – Business Management Certificate. Certificates can take as little as a few months or a couple of years.
Class Rank
Where you rank in comparison to the rest of your classmates.
For example – 1/137 would mean you rank 1 out of 137 students.
CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
Test to assess college-level knowledge without taking the classes. Test topics range from foreign languages to history, science, and math.
Coalition Application
Website to apply to about 150, mostly private but also public, schools using one application.
College
A school that can award undergraduate degrees (associate’s degree, bachelor’s degrees). Undergraduate schools are typically smaller and focus just on undergraduate students.
College Application Essay or Personal Statement
The essay that is submitted as part of your school application. It is also one of the most important parts of the application.
College Credit, College Hours, or Units
Each university course is given a value. You are full-time if you take a minimum of 12 units/hour.
For example, a math course may be 3 units and a laboratory may be 1 unit. If you are taking both of these courses, you are taking 4 units.
College Decision Day or College Signing Day
May 1st deadline to accept or decline admission. Deposits are typically due on or before this date as part of accepting an offer of admission.
College Essay
An essay that is written as part of the college/application application. Essays are typically in response to a prompt or subject and a personal statement is more about the student. But both of these terms are often used interchangeably and just refer to the written portion of the application.
College Fair
A virtual or in-person event where you meet colleges and universities to learn about their schools. Some fairs may also offer workshops about college admission topics.
College Interview or Alumni Interview
Discussion with an alumni or staff as part of your university admissions process.
Interviews are not offered at all schools but if they offer the option, you should take the opportunity! Also, some interviews may be required for specific programs or scholarships.
College List
A list of schools that a student plans to apply to. Do research while compiling and narrowing down the list.
Increase your chances of admission by applying to good fit and match schools. Include Reach, Target, or Likely school.
College Rep or College Representative
The admissions representative who works for a college or university. They are there to answer questions about the school and may be the person reading your application.
College Search
Research you do on schools in order to build a list of colleges to apply to.
College Signing Day or College Decision Day
May 1st deadline to accept or decline a school’s admission offer. Depots are typically due on or before this date as part of accepting an offer of admission
College Town
Is used to describe a town or city that is influenced by the many college students. The city’s events may revolve around the students’ schedule. Students hang out around town just as much as on campus.
CollegeBoard
Organization that comes up with and standardized tests for college admission such as the SAT.
Common Application or Common App
One application that allows you to apply to 980 different colleges and universities. Most schools are in the United States but there are some in other countries. Each school can require additional information such as an essay specifically about their school.
Common Data Set
Admissions data that schools compile. Large organizations use data to publish information about colleges and universities.
Community College or Junior College or Two-year College
A school that can award certificates, associate degrees. It is a pathway to move to a school that can award bachelor’s degrees. Some international students choose this option because it can be a cheaper way to earn a bachelor’s degree. If requirements are met community colleges have agreements with universities that guarantee admission . For example, you can start at a community college in California, complete 60 units, and then finish at UCLA. Their bachelor’s degree will not say it was earned at a community college and then at UCLA. It will just say it is a bachelor’s degree from UCLA.
For example, you start at a community college, complete 60 units, and then finish the last two years at UCLA. Their bachelor’s degree will not say it was earned at a community college and then at UCLA. It will just say it is a bachelor’s degree from UCLA.
Conditional Acceptance, Conditional Admission, or Provisional Admission
Admitting student with the condition that they will meet requirement/s. Some schools give conditional acceptances because students have not completed their last year in school. You are admitted once all marks/grades are submitted. Student is admitted as long as grades don’t drop.
Course Catalog
The book of courses offered by the school and requirements for completion of each degree. If requirements change, you complete whichever catalog year you started the program.
D
Deferred Admission or Deferred Enrollment
Delay the start date at school to the following semester or year.
A measurable way to gage a student’s interest in a specific school.
Demonstrated Need
A measurable way to calculate a student’s financial need to cover the cost of school. A school can use the FAFSA (for domestic students), CSS Profile, or other methods to determine financial need.
Dual Degree
Two degrees in two different areas
Dual Enrollment
College-level course that you can take while still in high school. Course will count towards their high school education as well as a university course.
Early Action (EA) or Early Admission
Earlier deadline to demonstrate interest in school. It is an admissions process that is offered at some colleges and universities in addition to the regular admissions date. If you apply Early Action, you are notified of the decision earlier. It is a non-binding agreement.
Early Decision (ED) or Early Admission
An agreement that binds you to attend the school if admitted. The deadline is earlier than the regular admission deadline and you hear back from the school earlier too.
Elective
A course that is chosen by the student from a list of courses.
For example, You may take a biology course, or an environmental science course to fulfill the science requirement.
Enrollment
When you sign up to attend a specific school. You only enroll at the beginning of your university career.
Minimum score on language test required for admission
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Amount that your family is expected to contribute towards your school expenses per year. This figure is calculated based on a number of factors including your family’s annual income and family size. But it does not mean that it is your total bill for the year.
Extracurricular List
A section in the university application to explain how you spend your time outside of the classroom. These activities can range from sports to academic clubs to work and may also include family responsibilities.
Example: The image is of the activities section on the Common Application. You can add up to 10 activities.
F
For students who enroll in academic programs or English Language programs in the US.
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, for U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents to receive federal aid for school. Most schools will require international students to complete the CSS Profile. But a few may ask international students to submit the FAFSA Application.
Financial Aid
Money to pay for school and may include scholarships and state and federal government funding for domestic students.
Financial Aid Award Letter or Financial Aid Package
A document explaining any financial aid that the student is receiving. Once a student is accepted into a school, the school will send a financial award letter with detailed information. Some schools send financial award letters with acceptance letter but other schools may take more time after sending acceptance.
First Generation College Students or First-Gen
A student whose parents did not attend university.
Fit & Match
Phrase is used in the context of researching schools to see if they should apply.
Match – factors like average GPA, average SAT scores
Fit – factors like location of school, size of school etc.
Example:
If your scores are close to the school’s average GPA and SAT scores, it is a good match. It is a good fit if the school is in the location the student wants etc. There are many fit and match factor to consider while a students builds their college list.
Flagship University
Large research universities in each state of the United States.
Sorority, Fraternity, Greek Life or Greek-letter Organization
Social organization with common ideals, strongly bonded and adhere to rituals and traditions. A student cannot choose to join. Students are go through a vetting process. Sororities are for women and fraternities for men.
Freshman
Students in their first year of school
G
The average number that determines your scores in school. Schools may include certain courses or exclude certain courses to determine your grade point average. For example, a school may include algebra but may exclude a recreation class such as soccer.
Graduate School (Grad School)
A school that awards master’s degrees and doctorate degrees (PhDs).
Sorority, Fraternity, Greek Life or Greek-letter Organization
Social organization with common ideals, strongly bonded and adhere to rituals and traditions. A student cannot choose to join. Students are go through a vetting process. Sororities are for women and fraternities for men.
H
Hispanic Serving Institute
A school that awards degrees and whose population is at least 25% Hispanic or Latino. There are 600 schools that are considered Hispanic Serving Institutes including the University of California, Irvine, and Arizona State.
Historically Black Colleges (HBCU)
Schools established before the Civil Rights Act that outlawed discrimination. HBCUs purpose is to educate African Americans but accept people from all backgrounds including international students.
Holistic Admissions
a way of reviewing applications by looking at all parts of an applicant instead of just focusing on one thing such as grades.
Honors Classe
Courses that are more rigorous, taught at an accelerated pace and have a larger workload
Housing or Student Housing – Housing for students
I
In-State and Out-of-State Tuition
Cost that students who are from that specific state pay. Out-of-State tuition is the cost that students outside of that state p
.
International English Language Test
One of the most popular language test accepted by American Universities for admissions
Ivy League
A sport
league that included universities who were know for their selectivity and academics. Today the term is used to describe selective and academic schools.
Current schools include Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania and Yale
J
Visa needed for cultural exchange programs, for research and to get training you get back at home.
Junior
Students in their third year of school.
Junior College, Community College, or Two-year College
A school that can award certificates, associate degrees. It is a pathway to move to a school that can award bachelor’s degrees. Some international students choose this option because it can be a cheaper way to earn a bachelor’s degree. Many community colleges have agreements with universities that guarantee admission if requirements are met. For example, you can start at a community college in California, complete 60 units, and then finish at UCLA. Their bachelor’s degree will not say it was earned at a community college and then at UCLA. It will just say it is a bachelor’s degree from UCLA.
L
Legacy Applicant
Preference given to students whose parents or family members also attended the university.
Letter of Recommendation or Recommendation
A letter, typically written by a teacher and counselor, that speaks on the student’s academic ability and/or skills, and/or character.
Liberal Arts College or School
Schools that award bachelor’s degrees with a curriculum that focuses on critical thinking and reason. They tend to offer small class size and personalized attention.
Likely College
Colleges/universities you would likely get into based on your profile (GPA, Scores etc.) and their average student profile. This does not include schools with low admit rate.
Little Ivies
Not an official designation but a term used to describe a specific group of rigorous and highly selective small private schools.
For example – Amherst College is known for its rigorous academics and it’s admit rate of just 7%
Loan
Money that must be paid back. Loans must be paid back but can be included in a financial aid package but need to be paid back.
M
Used for vocational, nonacademic or language programs.
Major
The focus of what you want to study.
For example, if you want to study civil engineering, you will take more than just engineering courses to earn a degree.
Match & Fit
Phrased is used in the context of researching schools to see if they should apply.
“Match” refers to all the figures such as (average Grade Point Average, average SAT scores).
“Fit” refers to other factors like location of school, size of school etc.
Example: If the student’s GPA and SAT scores are in the range of a school’s average GPA and SAT scores, it is considered a good match. And if the school is in the location the student wants etc. then it’s considered a good fit. There are many fit and match factor to consider while a students builds their college list.
Match College
A college or university whose average profile( average GPA, average sat scores, etc.) is the same as yours. For example, if you have a
Matriculation
To register in a school.
Men’s College
Schools that only admit men such as Orthodox Jewish Rabbinical colleges.
Merit Scholarship or Merit Aid
Money awarded to students on the basis of anything other than financial need. It can include academic or athletic achievement, special skill, or talent.
Minor
Courses that make up a focus of study. Fewer courses than what is required for a major but enough courses in a concentration to earn a minor.
For example, a student can earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a minor in international relations. This means the student took most courses in business but also took several courses in international relations.
N
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
The organization that regulates student-athletes.
For example, they determine the max benefits that athletes can receive from schools.
National Merit
A scholarship program for U.S. citizens.
Need-Based Aid
Financial aid awarded (free money) based on the financial need of the applicant and/or family.
Need-Blind Admission
Admission to a college or university which disregards whether the student is able to afford the cost.
Non-need-Based Aid
Financial aid awarded to students not based on financial need. Could be based on academics and/or special skills or talents.
Non-Traditional Student
Students, typically 24 years old and up, who are returning to school after taking a few years off.
Notification Date
The date by which a school will let you know if you have been accepted or not. Even though there may be an official notification date, you may hear back from the school before the date.
O
Open Admission
Admission that is offered to any student who has completed high school/secondary school.
Open Curriculum
The most flexible curriculum offered at colleges and universities with the fewest requirements. Students take courses based on their interests and skills instead of what is required for a specific degree. Students receive guidance from faculty members who meet with them regularly to help them, not only find courses, but courses that are meaningful for them.
Orientation
Event to welcome students. Orientation can happen over a few hours to a few days or a week. Event welcomes new students and helps them become familiar with the school and meet other students. The school may require all new students to attend or may make it optional. It is highly recommended that all students attend. Plus, they are just fun!
For example, Bowdoin College hosts over 50 small group orientation trips. Trips range from sailing to whitewater kayaking to serving native communities.
P
Persistence Rate or Student Persistence
The percentage of students who return for a second year of school even if it’s at a different school.
Personal Statement or College Application Essay
An essay that is written as part of the college/application application. Essays are typically in response to a prompt or subject and a personal statement is more about the student. But both of these terms are often used interchangeably and just refer to the written portion of the application.
Placement Test
A test to determine a student’s current skill level. A school may use test scores to determine in which course to place a student.
For example, a student may start in
lgebra I vs. Algebra II
Prerequisite
Courses that must be completed before being able to take a specific course.
For example, Algebra I is a prerequisite to Algebra II
Priority Date or Priority Deadline – Priority is given to students who submit by the priority date although students can continue to submit until the deadline.
Private University, Private College, or Private Institution
Schools that receive most of their funding through private sources (donor contributions, endowments, foundation gifts, etc.). They may also receive some funding from government sources. Some examples of private schools include Harvard, Princeton, and Caltech.
Proprietary Institutions or For-Profit Schools or Institutions
For-profit colleges and universities that are privately owned and whose goal is to make money. If a student is considering for-profit schools, proceed with caution. Check graduation, retention and employment rates, during your research.
Prospective Student
A term that schools use to refer to students who are considering their schools.
Public University, Public College or Public Institution
Schools that receive most of their funding from government sources. Some examples of public schools include the University of California, Berkeley, UCLA, and Purdue University.
R
Reach College or Reach School
Schools whose profile (average GPA, average SAT scores, etc.) are above the student’s profile.
Recommendations or Letter of Recommendation A letter recommending you to university. Letters are typically written by a teacher and counselor, that speaks on your academic ability and/or skills, and/or character. Many schools will require a letter of recommendation as part of your university application.
Registrar
Office responsible for enrollment, student records, etc. Function and responsibilities vary from school to school.
Registration
When you sign up to take specific courses.
Applying regular decision means you are not applying early or participating in Early Action or Early Decision. You will submit your application by the regular deadline and will be notified by the regular deadline.
Religion-based institution or Faith Based
Schools with a dedicated faith. Mostly schools with a mission to educate and train students in a specific faith or religion. But faith-based institutions vary widely by school. Some require attendance at religious services several times a week, courses in religion, and strict rules to live by. But at other faith-based schools, there are no such requirements. Student life looks similar to non-faith-based schools and students do not have to identify or practice any particular religion.
Residence Halls or Dormitories (dorms)
Where students live on campus. There are typically several housing options that range from residence halls to suites to apartments.
Student who supports other students living in the residence hall. The RA is typically an upperclassman (student in their last two years of school). They are trained in topics such as event planning, conflict resolution, and peer mentorship.
Retention Rate
The percentage of students who return after their first year in school at the same school. A high percentage mean that students are happy at the school.
Rolling Admission
Applications are reviewed as they are submitted and students receive their decision on an ongoing basis. Admission closes as soon as all spots have been taken.
S
Safety, Target or Reach
A method to compile a list of schools to apply to. List includes Safety School (schools whose GPA, scores, etc. are below the student’s). Target (schools whose GPA, scores, etc. are same as student’s). Reach ( schools whose GPA, scores, etc. are higher than student’s but are within reach).
SAT or Scholastic Assessment Test
A test, that measures reading, writing, and math and is sometimes required as part of the college application.
Many schools do not require the test for admission but some still use it to award scholarships or class placement.
SAT Subject Test
Standardized test that has been discontinued.
Free money awarded to a student based on academic, need-based, or other criteria. Most scholarships are not paid directly to the student but to the school and are credited toward the student’s expenses.
Scholarship applications are free and you should never pay to apply for a scholarship.
School Profile
Information about the student’s secondary school or high school. The profile is submitted to schools where you apply. The school profile provides context for the admissions team to better understand you. A school profile typically includes information such as how grading works, an explanation of the school’s curriculum, special programming, etc.
Selectivity
A way to measure the difficulty of being admitted into a school. A school can be considered highly selective, less selective, or non-selection.
Self-Reported Academic Record or Self-Reported GPA
GPA reported by you. Scores or marks/grades that are written in by the student instead of being submitted by a school official.
Senior
Students in their fourth year of school.
Single-sex or Single Gender College
School that only admits women or only men. See Women’s College and Men’s College on the list.
Sophomore Standing
A student in their second year of school.
Sorority, Fraternity, Greek Life or Greek-letter Organization
social student organizations. Sororities for women, Fraternity for men. They have common ideals, strongly bonded and adhere to rituals and traditions. Students are vetted and voted in.
Southern Ivies
Term used to describe a specific group of prestigious schools. These schools are located in what is considered the south of the United States. Southern States include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
Student Persistence or Persistence Rates
Percentage of students who continue college/university (at any school) after their first year.
Student Retention or Retention Rates
Percentage of first-year students who return for a second year. College student must return to the same college/university where they attending for their first-year.
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
The number of students for every teacher. So if a school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1 it means that there are 10 students for every teacher.
Document that is required to study in the United States. The two most popular visas for students are Student Visa F1, Student Visa M1, and J1. The visa you need will depend on your school and program.
Superscore
Best SAT scores. When you take the SAT or ACT multiple times, you will likely score higher or lower in one section. Superscoring allows you to submit the highest score for each section. Superscoring gives you the highest possible scores.
For example
Test #1 Math 600, Reading 650 = 1250
Test #2 Math 650, Reading 550 = 1200
Superscore: Math 650, Reading 650 = 1300
Supplementary Materials
Materials that are submitted to the school to be considered as part of your admission application. Materials can include prestigious awards, video or audio recordings, etc.
Supplements (essays)
Essays or short answers that are submitted with your school application in addition to your personal statement.
Example: Stanford’s Short Essay “Tell us about something that is meaningful to you and why.”
T
Technical School or Vocation or Career College
A vocational school trains students for a specific trade. The programs are shorter in length and can range from 1 month – a couple of years. Examples of programs include Dental Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aids, Plumber, and Caterer.
Test Blind
Test scores that are not considered in the admissions process. Scores can be (SAT or ACT), or not submitted at all.
Test Optional
You have the option to submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) as part of your application. If your score is low, don’t submit and if you score high then submit!
Students applying for certain degrees or for scholarships may still be required to submit scores.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
One of the English language test accepted by American Universities for admissions.
Traditional Student
Students who attend university right after secondary school and follow the common university route.
Transcript
The official document with all classes taken and grades earned. Some transcripts may also include class rank, level of coursework, etc.
Transfer Student
A student who has completed at least one semester of college and is moving to a new school.
Two-year College, Junior College or Community College
A school that can award certificates, associate degrees. It is a pathway to move to a school that can award bachelor’s degrees. Some international students choose this option because it can be a cheaper way to earn a bachelor’s degree. Many community colleges have agreements with universities that guarantee admission if requirements are met. For example, you can start at a community college in California, complete 60 units, and then finish at UCLA. Their bachelor’s degree will not say it was earned at a community college and then at UCLA. It will just say it is a bachelor’s degree from UCLA.
U
UC Application
An application that allows you to apply to all University of California schools using one application.
Undecided or Undeclared
A student who has not decided what they want to study. In the United States, a student can be undeclared/undecided through the end of their sophomore (second year) in school. Many universities encourage students to explore different fields of study before deciding/ declaring a major.
Undergraduate
A student working towards their first degree. Student may be a freshman (first year), sophomore, (2nd year), junior (3rd year), or senior (fourth year)
Universal College Application
One application that allows you to apply to 500 different colleges and universities. Most schools are in the United States but there are some in other countries.
University
School that may offer undergraduate and graduate degrees, with a focus on research, and is typically a larger school.
V
Virtual Tour
A virtual tour is a great way for international students and families to visit any university campus from their homes. Some are led by a student or member of the admission team or pre-recorded video or 360-degree photos that simulate walking into a building or walking around school.
W
Waiting List or Wait List
Students are placed on a list and admitted if spots open up. If other students who have been admitted choose to go to a different school, then the students on the waitlist will be admitted.
Weighted Grade Point Average (GPA)
Grade point average calculation that adds one extra point for every honors or advanced placement class.
Women’s College
A school that admits only women. These schools offer the same degrees awarded by co-ed schools. Women’s colleges were initially established to giving women access to a college/university education. Today, women’s colleges focus on helping women in underrepresented fields such as the STEM and empowerment.
Work-Study
A federal program for U.S. students to earn money by working on campus. But there are jobs on campus that are available to international students.
Y
Yield
The percentage of students who enroll after being admitted.
Conclusion
Use this admissions definition glossary to guide you as you complete applications.
