Glossary
A free, plain-language glossary of the US college admissions vocabulary you actually need.
60 terms · 4 categories
Application Process
15 terms
Deadlines, plans, and the documents you submit to apply to a US university.
Testing & Grades
15 terms
Standardized tests, GPA, class rank, and how US colleges read international academic records.
Financial Aid
14 terms
How US colleges decide financial aid for international students and what forms you need to file.
Admissions Review
16 terms
What admissions officers actually look at — holistic review, demonstrated interest, hooks, and more.