- Major
- The concentration of a number of credit hours in a specific subject. Colleges and universities often specify the number of credits needed to receive a major, the sequence of courses, and the level of course necessary to complete the requirements.
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- Matriculate
- To enroll for the first time in a college or university.
- Merit awards, Merit-based Scholarships
- More �free� money, these awards are based on excellence in academics, leadership, volunteerism, athletic ability, and other areas determined by the granting organization, which can be a college or university, an organization, or an individual.
Generally factors such as academic performance or student potential
influence these awards. They are not based on financial need.
- Minor
- An area of concentration with fewer credits than a major. The minor can be related to the major area of concentration or not; for example, an English major may have a minor in theater.
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