Glossary of Key Admissions Terms
Guidance counselors, admissions officers, college websites, and college guidebooks use a specialized vocabulary. Here you'll find definitions for many of the important terms.
ACT
Definition of ACT, the American College Test
Definition of ACT, the American College Test
AP (Advanced Placement) Exams
Definition of AP Exams, Advanced Placement Exams
Definition of AP Exams, Advanced Placement Exams
Common Application
Definition of the application used by hundreds of colleges and universities
Definition of the application used by hundreds of colleges and universities
EFC: Expected Family Contribution
Definition of EFC, the Expected Family Contribution for college financial aid.
Definition of EFC, the Expected Family Contribution for college financial aid.
FAFSA
Definition of FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Definition of FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Legacy Status
Legacy Status - This glossary entry defines legacy status in the college admissions process.
Legacy Status - This glossary entry defines legacy status in the college admissions process.
Match School
Definition of match school for college admissions.
Definition of match school for college admissions.
Reach School
Definition of reach school for college admissions.
Definition of reach school for college admissions.
Safety School
Definition of a safety school for college admissions.
Definition of a safety school for college admissions.
SAR: Student Aid Report
Definition of SAR, the Student Aid Report for college financial aid
Definition of SAR, the Student Aid Report for college financial aid
SAT
What is the SAT standardized test? This glossary definition provides the answer.
What is the SAT standardized test? This glossary definition provides the answer.
TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language
Definition of TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language
Definition of TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language
Yield
Definition of "yield" within college admissions.
Definition of "yield" within college admissions.