College 101 Terminology - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.

1. Academic calendar divided into four equal parts; quarters are roughly 11 weeks and have an optional summer session.
   Quarter System
2. The percentage of applicants a college accepts for admission.
   Acceptance Rate
3. Degree granted after completing a two-year program of study.
   Associate's Degree (AA)
4. Your position in your graduating class; calculated by GPA.
   Class Rank
5. The highest degree one can earn in their field of study.
   Terminal Degree
6. College Essay
   Personal Statement
7. Academic calendar that is divided into 2 units, about 18 weeks.
   Semester System
8. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (available on Jan. 1st).
   FAFSA
9. Small in size; promote a board-based knowledge and understanding of humanities, art, etc.
   Liberal Arts College
10. The financial aid office on some college campuses.
    Bursar
11. An opportunity to work on or off campus throughout the school year, frequently in positions relating to your field of interest.
    College Work Study/Study Program
12. Student over the age of 24, orphan, foster care, in legal guardianship.
    Independent Student
13. Course of study in college which students get a liberal arts education through classic works of theology, philosophy, history, fiction, science, etc.
    Great Books Program
14. First in their immediate family to attend college.
    First Generation College Student
15. Medical college admission test
    MCAT
16. An opportunity to have an on-campus job during college.
    Federal Work Study
17. Applicants are notified by the colleges as soon as a decision is made.
    Rolling Admission
18. The College Board looks at the whole person.
    Holistic Approach
19. A simple grading process where students receive a “pass” or “fail” grade instead of a letter.
    Pass/Fail Grading (Credit/no credit grading option)
20. Assistance quality based on certain academic requirements. (Example: GPA, test scores, class rank)
    Merit-Based Aid
21. The official notification report sent 1-2 weeks after filling out FAFSA.
    Students Aid Report
22. A loan identical to a Stafford loan except you pay an interest accumulated while attending school through FASFA.
    Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
23. The percentage of students who return to college for their sophomore year.
    Retention Rate
24. An academic and economic support program at most large universities.
    EOP (Education Opportunity Program)
25. A system that allows a student to be enrolled in one university and take courses at another without enrolling.
    Cross Registration
26. Received in mid-March from every college you have been accepted to and have supplied your financial information.
    Financial Aid Award Letter
27. Customized financial aid application form required at certain colleges, which collects additional financial information to determine eligibility for additional aid in addition to FAFSA.
    CSS/Financial Aid Profile
28. A student completes the requirements for two majors at the same time.
    Double Major
29. College where, based on GPA and test scores of accepted students, an applicant will have a higher likelihood of being admitted.
    Safety School
30. Female graduate
    Alumna
31. Notification of acceptance and scholarships early in your senior year.
    Early Decision
32. Introductory courses required by all students regardless of major.
    General Education Requirements
33. To accept all high school applicants without regard to additional qualifications.
    Open Admission
34. Degree granted after completing a four-year program of study.
    Bachelor’s Degree
35. Coursework and test taken in high school to waive introductory courses; must score 3 or higher.
    AP
36. Male graduates
    Alumni
37. Female graduates
    Alumnae
38. A national honor society that recognizes outstanding college academic achievement.
    Phi Beta Kappa
39. Law school admission test
    LSAT
40. An allotted time to drop or add a class without penalty.
    Drop/Add Period
41. Used with the SAT test by mixing your best score on the SAT test for a total score.
    Superscore
42. A degree earned after a bachelor’s degree in a specific area of study.
    Master's Degree
43. Taken by high school students and used by college admission officers; has 4 components: English, math, science, and reading; highest score = 36.
    ACT
44. Test of English as a Foreign Language
    TOEFL
45. Arranging dormitories or dormitory floors by college major or interest.
    Cluster Living
46. A gift aid program sponsored by the government that does not have to be repaid through FAFSA.
    Pell Grant
47. Reserve Officers’ Training Camp
    ROTC
48. Over 800 colleges in the US don’t consider ACT or SAT test scores in admission decisions.
    Tests Optional School
49. Preliminary scholastic achievement assessment test; taken by 10th or 11th graders.
    PSAT
50. Tests managed by CEEB for students who have done well in a particular discipline.
    CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
51. The agency that administers the SAT, SAT II, and Advanced Placement (AP) exams.
    College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB or College Board)
52. Program for students with high ability motivation.
    Honors Program
53. Available for parents of students; not a need-based loan.
    PLUS (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students)
54. Official record of classes a student has taken and the grades that they earn.
    Transcript
55. Subject tests used to measure academic achievement for placement purposes.
    SAT II
56. Certification that a college meets the standards of a state, regional, or national association.
    Accreditation
57. A guarantee that your tuition will not increase above your first-year rate.
    Guaranteed Tuition Rate
58. Financial aid awarded to a student, for the purpose of attending college; doesn’t have to be paid back.
    Grants
59. Male graduate
    Alumnus
60. Course of study led primarily by asking question after question, seeking to expose contradictions in the students’ thoughts and ideas and then guide them to arrive at a conclusion.
    Socratic Method of Teaching
61. Applying to a university early in the senior year.
    Early Action
62. Academic calendar divided into 3 units.
    Trimester System (Quarter or three-term system)
63. A standard college admission application designed for a student to complete one application and submit it to many colleges; over 600 colleges have common app.
    Common Application Form
64. Standardized tests for high school students used by college admissions officers for acceptance and placement purposes.
    SAT I
65. College where admissions might be a stretch for the applicant based on GPA and test scores of accepted students.
    Reach School
66. A list of students a college may eventually decided to admit if space becomes available.
    Wait List
67. Student Aid Report
    SAR
68. A high school equivalency test accepted by colleges in place of a high school diploma.
    GED (General Educational Development Test)
69. Addition of tuition, room and board, fees, books, transportation, and personal expenses for 1 year of college.
    Cost of Attending (CDA)
70. To enroll in a particular college or university.
    Matriculation
71. System that converts letter grades into numbers (on a 4.0 scale).
    GPA
72. An allotted time in college where a class can be dropped with a “W”.
    Withdrawal Period
73. Allowing an accepted candidate to postpone enrollment in college, most often for one year.
    Deferred Admission
74. The amount of money your family is determined to pay for college as determined by the federal government (based on your FAFSA).
    EFC (Expected Family Contribution)