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What is St Louis Community College?
Our local community college, whose closest campus is Forest Park.
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What is CommonApp?
You can/will create an account on this website to apply to colleges in Missouri (and other states).
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What is Bachelor of Science?
What college degree does B.S. stand for.
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What is tuition?
The cost of your classes. Some schools charge based on how many units you are taking, while others charge a base rate per semester as long as you stay within a certain range of units.
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What is Psychology?
This major examines the science of human behavior and mental processes. This includes the study of the mind, the brain, and human and animal social interactions.
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What is 67?
The number of higher education institutions in Missouri.
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What is the SAT?
1600 is the highest possible score for this college admissions test.
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What is an Associates Degree?
It takes two years to receive this degree.
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What is a major?
A subject or field of study chosen by a college student.
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What is Culinary Arts?
This degree focuses on the skills you need to excel as a professional in the food industry, including topics like food safety, hospitality, baking, restaurant service, nutrition, world cuisine, wine, beverages, and more.
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What is Triton?
The mascot of UMSL is this.
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What is the ACT?
A 36 is a perfect score on this college admissions test.
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What is Bachelor of Arts?
People who major in Fine Arts, English, Foreign Languages, and Anthropology might receive this degree.
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What is a minor?
In Britain this word describes the younger of two brothers; in college it's a mini-major.
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What is Computer Science?
In this major, you study computer systems, design software, and solve problems using computing technologies. The discipline encompasses programming languages, computer networks, cybersecurity, database management, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
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What is Saint Louis University?
This university is the oldest in Missouri.
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What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid?
The acronym FAFSA stands for this.
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What is a certificate?
This is achieved after you complete the required work in a specified area or skill. It could take anywhere between a few months and a few years to receive.
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What is a transcript?
An official report given by a college/school which contains official records of an individual student. It will list time attended, subjects studied, grades received, and special awards/recognition.
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What is 3?
On average, this is how many times people change their college major.
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What is Washington University in St Louis?
This school is considered "the best" academic ranked Missouri school by US News & has the lowest acceptance rate?
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What is October 1st?
This is when the FAFSA opens
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What is a Doctoral Degree (PhD, JD, MD, Doctorate)?
A graduate-level credential which is typically granted after 8-12 years of post-secondary school.
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What is orientation?
The time spent on campus before classes start during your first year of college
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What is BigFuture (College Board)?
You can use this site to find schools that offer certain majors (amongst other categories).
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