Fellowship

Money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or research http://www.thefreedictionary.com/fellowship

Final Exams (Finals)

These end-of-the-semester exams are either given during the last week of classes each semester or during a specific week called “Finals Week.” The type of final administered in a course is left to the discretion of the instructor. Final exams given during Finals Week are given on specified dates that may be different than the regular class time and are usually two hours in length. Finals schedules are usually listed in each semester’s class schedule. http://www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu

Financial Aid (or Assistance)

Any financial award given to a student. It may be in the form of a grant, scholarship, work-study job or loan. https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/Glossary.aspx.

First-time freshman

An applicant who has not yet attended college after graduating from high school. https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/Glossary.aspx.

Four-year colleges/universities

Public, nonprofit, or for-profit institutions that offer academic degrees in undergraduate and/or postgraduate education (for example, bachelor's, master, or doctorate degree). https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/Glossary.aspx.

Fulltime Enrollment/Part-Time Enrollment

A full-time student is enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in a semester (full-time status for a summer term may require fewer credit hours). A part-time student is enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours in a semester. http://www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu

GMAT

Graduate Management Admissions Test. A standardized tests that assesses a person's analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in standard written English in preparation for being admitted into a graduate management program, such as an MBA. http://www.gmac.com/gmac/thegmat/

GPA

Grade Point Average. GPA is the measure of a student's academic achievement; calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number attempted. https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/Glossary.aspx.

Graduate student

An applicant who has or will have earned a bachelor’s degree prior to the start of fall term/semester of the application year and will be taking graduate-level classes in the application year. https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/Glossary.aspx.

Graduating senior

An applicant who plans to (or has) graduate from high school prior to the fall term/semester of the application year. This can include high school juniors who will graduate early and those who graduated prior to the application deadline but during the current academic year. https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/Glossary.aspx.

Grant

A sum of money provided by a government, local authority, or public fund to finance educational study, overseas aid, etc. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/grants

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations)

An examination administered to graduates of institutions of higher learning. The scores are used as criteria for admission to master's and doctoral programs in many institutions and areas of specialization. The examination tests verbal and mathematical aptitudes and abilities http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/GRE+test

High School

High school student attended. https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/Glossary.aspx.

Higher Education

Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology. Higher education also includes certain collegiate-level institutions, such as vocational schools, trade schools, and career colleges, that award academic degrees or professional certifications . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_education

Honor Roll

Students are placed on honor rolls for GPA’s above certain specified levels. Criteria for President’s, Dean’s or other honor rolls vary at different institutions. In most cases, students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible. http://www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu

Humanities Courses

Humanities courses are classes that cover subjects such as literature, philosophy, foreign languages, and the fine arts. Most undergraduate degrees require a certain number of humanities credit hours. http://www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu

IELTS

International English Language Testing System. A standardized English language test, administered by the University of Cambridge, UK. IELTS is the British English language test equivalent to ToEFL. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_English_Language_Testing_System

Internships

Student internships provide opportunities for students to gain experience in their field, determine if they have an interest in a particular career, create a network of contacts, or gain school credit. An internship may be paid, unpaid or partially paid http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internship

Interview

Face-to-face conversation (individual or group) between a prospective student and the admission representative(s) of a college or university. https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/Glossary.aspx.

IQ

Intelligence Quotient. IQ is a score derived from one of several different standardized tests designed to assess intelligence. Usually, IQ test is not required for admission to college or university.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligence_quotient

Last and First Name

Students are listed by last name. The list may be alphabetical but more likely will be by GPA or college year. https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/Glossary.aspx.

Lecture/Laboratory/Discussion Classes

In lecture classes, students attend class on a regular basis and the instructor lectures on class material. Laboratory classes require students to perform certain functions in controlled situations that help them test and understand what is being taught in the lecture. Discussion classes, sometimes called Seminar classes, offer students the opportunity to talk about material being taught, ask questions, and discuss material with their classmates. Discussion classes are often taught by Masters or Doctoral students, and are becoming more common on college campuses. http://www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu