A
ACT - A standardized college entrance exam administered by ACT, Inc. that tests English, math, reading, science, and optional writing.
Advanced Placement (AP) - A program that offers college-level classes to high school students. Students can earn college credit by passing an AP exam. Credit policies depend on the college or university.
Associate Degree - A college degree earned after two years of coursework.
C
Class Rank - Your academic standing compared to other students in your graduating class.
College, Career, and Military Readiness - Activitites or achivements in high school showing a student is ready for college, a career, or the military.
CSS Profile - A financial aid application used by some colleges, administered by the College Board.
D
Dual Enrollement - When a high school student is enrolled in college-levl courses. Credits earned may or may not count toward high school and college, depending on the course and school policy.
E
EOC (End-of-course Exam) - State-required tests that students must take at the end of certain high school courses: Algebra I, English I and II, Biology, and U.S. History. Passing EOC exams is required for graduation in Texas.
F
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - A free form that students must complete to apply for federal financial aid, such as grants, loans, and work-study funds.
G
GPA (Grade Point Average) is a numerical representation of a student's average academic performance over a specific period of time.
Grant - Financial aid based on need that does not need to be repaid.
I
Industry-Based Certification - A credential that proves a person has the skills needed for a specific job. Certifications are earned by passing an exam and are offered by professional organizations, not colleges.
L
Letter of Recommendation - A letter written y a teacher, counselor, or mentor describing your abilities and character.
M
Major - Your main area of academic study in college.
Minor - A secondary area of study.
P
Pre-Assessment Acivity (PPA) - before taking that TSIA 2.0 students must complete this is practice and preparation, not part of your acutal score.
R
Resume - A summary of your academic achievements, work experience, and extracurricular involvement.
S
SAT - A standardized collge entrance administed by College Board that tests reading, writing, and math.
Scholarship - Money awarded for college that does not need to be repaid.
T
TSIA 2.0 (Texas Success Initative Assessment 2.0) - the state-required college placement assessment used in public colleges and universities in Texas to help determine wheather students are academically prepared for college-level courses - especially in English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR) and Mathematics.
Trancript - An offical record of all your high school courses and grades.
W
Work-Based Learning (WBL) - Learing experiences where students interact with real workplaces, helping them build job skills.
Work-Study - A federal program that provides part-time jobs for students with financial need.