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The Common Application

This glossary definition of the common application will explain the college admissions form used by hundreds of colleges and universities

Public University

Public University - This glossary entry provides a definition of a public university. When choosing a college, students should know important differences between liberal arts colleges, community colleges and private and public universities.

Open Admissions

Open Admissions - This glossary entry provides a definition of a open admissions for colleges and universities. Colleges with open admissions provide an opportunity for any high school graduate to attend college.

Community College

Community College - This glossary entry provides a definition of a community college. When choosing a college, students should know important differences between liberal arts colleges, community colleges and private and public universities.

Private University

Private University - This glossary entry provides a definition of a private university. When choosing a college, students should know important differences between liberal arts colleges, community colleges and public and private universities.

Liberal Arts College

Liberal arts college - This glossary entry provides a definition of a liberal arts college. When choosing a college, students should know important differences between liberal arts colleges, community colleges and universities.

Public Liberal Arts College

Public Liberal arts college - This glossary entry provides a definition of a public liberal arts college. When choosing a college, students should know important differences between liberal arts colleges, community colleges and universities. Public liberal arts colleges provide an economical way to attend a small college.

Legacy Status

Legacy Status - This glossary entry defines legacy status in the college admissions process.

Safety School

Safety school. What is a safety school? Read this college admissions glossary definition to find out.

Reach School

Reach school. What is a reach school? Read this college admissions glossary definition to find out.

Match School

Match school. What is a match school? Read this college admissions glossary definition to find out.

SAT

What is the SAT standardized test? This glossary definition provides the answer.

Yield

Definition of "yield" within college admissions.

TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language

Definition of TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language

AP (Advanced Placement) Exams

Definition of AP Exams, Advanced Placement Exams

FAFSA

Definition of FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

EFC: Expected Family Contribution

Definition of EFC, the Expected Family Contribution for college financial aid.

SAR: Student Aid Report

Definition of SAR, the Student Aid Report for college financial aid

ACT

Definition of the ACT, American College Test