A.A./A.S. :
(US)Associate of Arts/ Associate of Science Degree: two year degree earned at a community college during the student's freshman and sophomore years. These two years have the same value as two years at a four-year College or University
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Academic adviser :
A faculty or Staff member who assists students in their selection of academic courses and programs, often providing general counseling as well, although that role is occasionally filled by upperclass students
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Academic calender :
The period that makes up the school year, usually divided into two terms (semesters), three terms (trimesters), or four terms (quaters)
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Academic Year :
(US)This is time from which a school is in session usually from the beginning of September until June of the next year and it generally consists of 2 semesters or 3 trimesters
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Accreditation :
The "seal of approval" indicating that an academic institution has been recognized as providing at least an adequate education. There are general regional accrediting agencies and specific academic-area accrediting agencies. It is very important to be sure that the college you are interested in are accredited by the appropriate agencies. It is very important to be sure that the colleges you are interested in are accredited by the appropriate agencies. Regional accreditation gurantees a minimum of adequacy in terms of academic facilities and programs, not necessarily excellence. In most countries, government agencies concerned with the evaluation of credentials and degrees specify the type of accreditation required to recognize a course of study completed at an international institution. It would be wise to confirm such requirements with your appropriate home agency before leaving to study in the United States.
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ACT Assessment (ACT) :
A standardized test offered by American College Testing, required for admission to some American colleges.
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Advanced Diploma :
(AUSTRALIA) Students acquire an advanced diploma after an additional six to nine months of study after receviving the first diploma. TAFE institutions offer diplomas and advanced diplomas which can be credited to an University degree program.
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Advanced standing :
At many colleges this may be achieved by scoring well on the Advanced Placement tests offered by the College Board or by receiving credit for academic work that is beyond the American secondary school standard. Many international students are able to enter colleges in the United States with advanced standing because most non-American secondary school curricula are at a somewhat higher level. However, U.S. colleges are not uniform in giving credit for academic work in other countries. International students applying for advanced credit can receive a wide variety of responses from U.S. colleges. There is generally no appeal on such divergent responses, which reflect the independent authority of U.S. colleges and universities.
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American College Testing (ACT) :
An organisation that conducts standardized testing (ACT Assesment) and financial aid need analysis.
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Anerkennungsbescheid :
(Germany) This is a certificate which acknowledges the record of student achievement in Germany.
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AP (The advanced Placement Program) :
AP courses give average high school students the opportunity to do college-level work, enabling them to earn credit and/or advanced placement when they enter a College or University.
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APEL :
Accreditatin of Prior Experiential Learning
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APL :
Accreditation of Prior Learning
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Application fee :
Fees charged to cover the cost of processing your application. The fees vary from school to school but average $30 - $40 for each application. Some colleges may waive this requirement if applicants provide financial documentation establishing that their rescources do not permit payment of the fee.
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AQA :
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
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AS :
Associate in Science
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AS :
Advanced Supplementary
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ASDAN :
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
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Associate degree :
The degree awarded for sucessful completion of a two-year program, either terminal (occupational) or transfer (the first two years of a four - year program.)
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Attendance :
(US) This is how often a student goes to the class that he/she is registered in. Many American University/College courses have a mandatary attendance policy.
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Au-Pair :
A program involving a combined time of study, (usually a second language) and working in the home of the host. Participants involved travel abroad and work in the home, usually looking after children, whilst attending part time language studies. It provides the student with an excellent language and cultural opportunity.
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Automatic transfer :
A plan in which a two-year branch of a larger educational systems allows students in good standing to go on automatically to a bachelor's degree program on another campus of the system.
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Avis d' equivalence d'etudes :
(CANADA) This education credential evaluation is usuallly needed for students interested in studying in Quebec or undergoing vocational training.
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This glossary contains a list of terminology or jargon that is frequently used in academic parlance the world over.