College vocab terms

1. A P R I L 2 0 1 6 C H A R A C T E R E D
College Talk 101

2. DRSL’s
 What: Learning the lingo of college
 Why: Problem Solving, Life-long Learning, Effective
Communication

3. VOCABULARY WORDS…
 It’s good to know these vocabulary words and
phrases to help prepare you for post-secondary
options. Get in the know and expand your
vocabulary!
 All month long, you’ll get another set of words… and
have a QUIZ at the end!

4. Post-secondary Options
 What are post-secondary options? How many can
you name?
 This is a way of continuing your education AFTER
you graduate from high school.
 Options include: College, Applied Technology
College, Apprenticeship, Community College,
Military options, etc.

5. ACT
 Does anyone know what the ACT is?
 Exam to measure a student’s scholastic development.
(Basically measures what you have learned over time)
 What does ACT stand for?
 American College Test

6. ACT
 What are the four areas the ACT covers?
 English
 Math
 Reading (social studies)
 Science
 What is the highest score you can receive on the ACT?
 36

7. AP
 What does AP stand for?
 Advanced Placement
 These are courses taught in high school, but are college level
courses. An exam is available at the end of the course and
those who pass are given high school credit AND college credit.

8. Concurrent Enrollment
 EVERY 9th grader should know this one! What are
concurrent enrollment classes?
 Concurrent enrollment courses are college classes taught
in high school. Students earn high school and college
credit at the same time. There is not an exam at the end
of the course like the AP courses. Students must pass
classes with a C or better to earn credit.
 What grades are they available to students?
 Juniors and seniors (ONLY exception is Project Lead The Way. They
can begin to earn the credit in 9th grade with certain courses!)

9. College Admissions
 Applying for entrance to an institution of higher
education for undergraduate study. (Applying to go
to college!)

10. FAFSA
 Get this acronym memorized… or at least learn what
it means!
 Free Application for Federal Student Aid
 During your senior year when its time to apply for
college, this application will determine your
eligibility for federal financial aid. ($$$ for you to go
to college!)

11. COLLEGE DAY!
 Get ready to celebrate College Day!
 Friday, April 15th
 Dress in your favorite college gear… yes, you can
wear your BYU hat!
 Lunch time activities
 Games
 Quizzes
 Prizes
 Treats