Common terms used by many institutions of higher learning.

• Glossary of College Terms (U of North Texas)
• General College Glossary (PBS)
• College Survival Vocabulary
• 100 Essential College Words

College entrance exam published by American College Testing that measures a student's ability in math, verbal comprehension and problem solving.

• American College Testing Test Prep

• Glossary of Admission Terms
• Test Definitions & Test Takers

PSAT is a preliminary standardized test, a shorter version of the SAT, which can determine eligibility for academic scholarships.

• Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

College-equivalent courses offered in high school. Students can earn credit at most colleges and universities from AP Exams which are correlated to AP courses.

• Advanced Placement Courses Information

Pre-ACT Test which is given in Blue Valley to all 10th graders during the fall semester. Results are shared with students in early January.

• ACT's College Readiness Test for 10th Graders

Department of Education Dual Enrollment Information

• College Now

  This is a college credit program for high school juniors or seniors (or 9th or 10th grade students identified as gifted with a current Individual Education Plan) enrolled in selected college classes offered at, and in cooperation with, the high school. Students must be non-degree seeking at the time of concurrent enrollment. Approved courses reflect the college's content, objectives and assignments. Courses are taught on the high school campus by qualified high school teachers.

A student's written high school plan of academic courses.

• Blue Valley district PPP
• Academic Planning (US Dept. of Education)
• College Board High School Planning Worksheet
• College Prep Timeline
• ACT College Planning Checklist

• Middle School Timeline
• Think College? Me? Now?

  This is a popular resource for students in middle school and junior high. It explains why students should consider college, how to prepare academically, and how to pay for college.

Grade Point Average – a numerical value assigned to your scholastic record.

• Calculate Your GPA
• Grade Point Average Calculator