Degree Requirements and Admissions Flashcards
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What is 'commencement' in the context of academic degrees?
Answer: The graduation ceremony celebrating the completion of a degree
Commencement is the graduation ceremony where students who have completed degree requirements are formally awarded their degrees and celebrated by faculty, family, and peers.
What is the meaning of 'cum laude,' 'magna cum laude,' and 'summa cum laude' on a degree?
Answer: Latin honors designations indicating graduating with distinction at three increasing levels of academic achievement
These Latin honors — with praise, with great praise, with highest praise — are awarded to graduates whose GPA meets specific thresholds set by their institution.
What is the role of accreditation in US higher education?
Answer: To ensure academic programs meet quality standards recognized by employers and other institutions
Accreditation is the quality assurance process that verifies a college or program meets established academic standards, making degrees recognized and credits transferable.
What is a 'waitlist' in the college admissions process?
Answer: A pool of qualified applicants who may be admitted if enrolled students decline their offers
Colleges place qualified applicants on a waitlist when they are acceptable for admission but space is limited; these students may be offered admission if other admitted students decline.
What is 'early decision' (ED) in US college admissions?
Answer: A binding early application plan where students apply by November and commit to attend if accepted
Early Decision is a binding application agreement: if a student applies ED and is accepted, they are obligated to withdraw all other applications and enroll at that school.
What is a 'gap year' and how does it relate to academic degree enrollment?
Answer: A year taken off between high school and college or between degrees to travel, work, or pursue personal goals
A gap year is a deliberate pause in formal education, typically between high school and college, used for travel, work, volunteering, or personal development.