Post Graduation Vocabulary Assessment Terms

The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program

The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program

A program in the United States that provides financial and academic support to economically disadvantaged students, helping them access and succeed in higher education.

Early Decision

A college admissions process where students apply to a specific institution early in their senior year and, if accepted, are committed to attending that school. It is typically binding, meaning students must withdraw other college applications if accepted.

Early Action

A college admissions process that allows students to apply to a college early, typically in the fall of their senior year, and receive an admission decision before the regular decision deadline. Unlike Early Decision, it is not binding.

Instant Decision

A college admissions process where students receive an admission decision shortly after completing an interview or application, often during a college fair or recruitment event.

Regular Admissions

The standard college admissions process where students apply by a specific deadline and receive admission decisions at a later date. It is not early or binding.

Rolling Admissions

A college admissions process where applications are reviewed and decisions are made continuously throughout the application period, rather than waiting until a specific deadline. This means applicants may receive decisions sooner.

Waitlisting

When a college or university places an applicant on a waiting list, indicating that they are not initially admitted but may be offered admission if space becomes available later.

ROTC

A program in the United States that offers college students the opportunity to receive military training alongside their education, with the goal of becoming commissioned officers in the armed forces.

Military Enlistment

The process of joining the military service as a enlisted member, who may serve in various roles depending on their branch of service.

Associates Degree

An undergraduate academic degree typically earned after completing a two-year program at a community college or similar institution.

Bachelor's Degree

An undergraduate academic degree typically earned after completing a two-year program at a community college or similar institution.

Masters Degree

A graduate academic degree earned after completing a specialized program of study typically lasting one to two years, following the completion of a bachelor's degree.

FAFSA

A form in the United States that students and their families complete to determine eligibility for federal financial aid for higher education.

Scholarships

Financial awards given to students to help cover the costs of their education, typically based on academic achievement, talent, or other criteria.

Trade School

An educational institution that focuses on providing specialized training and education for specific trades or occupations, such as plumbing, electrician work, or automotive repair.

Taking a GAP Year

A break in a student's educational journey, usually taken between high school graduation and the start of college or other post-secondary plans, for purposes such as travel, work, volunteer service, or personal development.

Turnkey

A term often used in project management and real estate, referring to a project or property that is ready for use or occupancy upon completion.

Burning Bridges

A metaphorical expression indicating the act of severing or damaging relationships or connections, often used when someone takes actions that make it difficult to work with them in the future.

Workforce

The total number of people who are employed or available for employment in a specific region or industry.

Student Loans

Financial loans provided to students to help pay for their education, which must be repaid with interest after graduation or a specified grace period.