Basic College Vocabulary
Common terms used by many institutions of higher learning.
General College Glossary 
College Survival Vocabulary
100 Essential College Words
 
ACT
College entrance exam published by American College Testing that measures a student's ability in math, verbal comprehension and problem solving.
American College Testing Test Prep
 
College Requirements
General College Admission Requirements
 
PSAT/NMSQT
PSAT is a preliminary standardized test, a shorter version of the SAT, which can determine eligibility for academic scholarships.
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
 
AP Exams and AP Courses
College-equivalent courses offered in high school. Students can earn credit at most colleges and universities from AP Exams which are correlated to AP courses.
Advanced Placement Courses Information
 
Plan
Pre-ACT Test
ACT's College Readiness Test for 10th Graders
 
4-Year Plan
A student’s written high school plan of academic courses.
Academic Planning (US Dept. of Education)
College Board High School Planning Worksheet
College Prep Timeline
ACT College Planning Checklist
 
Middle School Guidance
Middle School Timeline
ACT College Readiness Test (Explore)
 
GPA
Grade Point Average—a numerical value assigned to your scholastic record.
Calculate Your GPA
Grade Point Average Calculator
 
AVID
An in-school academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success by placing academically average students in advanced classes.
Advancement Via Individual Determination
 
SAT/ACT Prep Courses
All 11th and 12th students have free access to The College Board’s online SAT prep course. The program consists of practice tests, tutorials, and online essay scoring. Juniors and seniors may obtain information about the course from their counselors.
About the SAT
The Official SAT Online Course
ACT Online Prep
Test Taking Tips from ETS