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