What Does That Mean?
Region refers to the U.S. Department of Education’s geographic divisions of colleges. Academic/Selective refers to the level of scholarly studies. (ie. “That college is highly academic .” or “That university is highly selective .”) Colleges are located in many different settings , meaning location and surroundings such as urban or rural. The size of a college refers to the number of undergraduates enrolled at the college. College campuses have different personalities or “vibes.” A college may have an afÀliation , which means it was started by, or for the purpose of educating a particular group of people, or is associated with a group of colleges promoting educational opportunities for a group of people. G.P.A. means Grade Point Average , which is the conversion of a student’s letter grades into a numerical equivalent used to compare students’ academic abilities. Go to www.middleschoolguide.com for vocab e- ! ashcards. PREVIEW
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Chapter 3 | Let’s Go to College
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