| A | B |
|---|
| Admissions test | standardized test to predict student success |
| tuition | cost to attend school |
| basic skills | reading, writing, math, communication |
| class rank | student's performance compared to other student's in class |
| credit | unit awarded when a course requirements are met and passed |
| elective | classes not required for graduation |
| post-secondary institution | any schooling beyond high school |
| prerequisite | a course that must be successfully completed before next course |
| program of study | study area of concentration; major |
| required elective | course that must be successfully completed for graduation |
| SAT | college admissions test that covers reading, writing, and math |
| soft skills | common sense skills, ability to deal with others |
| technical school | post-secondary school that trains in specific specialized areas |
| trade school | vocational training |
| graduation requirements | all the credits need to graduate |
| Application Fee | Cost to apply to attend a school |
