"A-G" requirements: classes that students must take (and pass with a "C" or higher!) in high school in order to apply to a 4-year college

A - 2 years of social studies

B - 4 years of language arts

C - 3 years of math

D - 2 years of science

E - 2 years of a language other than English

F - 1 year of a visual or performing art

G - 1 year of a college prep elective

 

ACT/SAT: an exam that students must take in high school in order to apply to most 4-year colleges

 

Extracurricular Activities: anything that you are involved in that is not related to the classes you take at school
(Examples: joining a sports team, playing a musical instrument, taking dance lessons, volunteering in your community, participating in religious activities)

 

Financial Aid: money that helps pay for college

 

GPA: the average of your grades over time

 

Major: a subject or area of study that represents a college student's main interest

 

Personal Statement: essays that students write about themselves as part of some college application processes

 

Resume: a summary of a person's education, work/volunteer experiences, and skills