Post Graduation Vocabulary Assessment Terms

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Associates Degree

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

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Bachelor's Degree

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

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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.

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FAFSA

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

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Scholarships

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Workforce

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

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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.

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