Basic Vocabulary to know for your College Application
High School Seniors are considered incoming freshmen, working towards their first college degree.
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Undergraduate programs follow high school and lead to an Associate (two-year) degree or a Bachelor (four-year) degree.
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​Associates Degree: a two-year program, usually obtained from a community college, that either leads to a specific vocation or transitions to a bachelor program at a 4-year university.
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​Bachelor’s Degree- a four-year program where students earn credits in a wide variety of courses to satisfy graduation & degree requirements within a specific professional field.
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The majority of Utah seniors applying to Utah colleges are Utah residents (you and your family live in Utah. You will pay 'In-State' tuition. Staying in Utah may save you a lot of money!
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Even with some concurrent enrollment college credits, you will be an incoming freshman.
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Early Decision is binding-you MUST attend that college.
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Early Action is non-binding-you just receive early response to your application.
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