Glossary

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) A four-year liberal arts undergraduate degree program focused on the humanities. Usually, Bachelor of Arts degrees allow student to study a broader range of topics over the course of their studies than a Bachelor of Science.

B.S. (Bachelor of Science) A four-year undergraduate degree program focused on technical fields relating to math and science. They are usually more specialized than a Bachelor of Arts and might require unique coursework such as labs.

Bands (recruitment) Marching band recruitment isn’t like typical athletic scholarships – students have to be accepted and enrolled in an institution before they can be eligible to be recruited for the band or to receive a scholarship for their participation. It is exceedingly rare to be contacted by a marching band while still in high school, and scholarships for marching band participation are not common.

Best Buys Colleges that offer outstanding education value determined by academic quality in relation to net cost of attendance.

Best Fit A post-secondary institution that best satisfies a student’s requirements when taking into consideration their academic preferences, social preferences, financial needs, and career goals.

Block Plan Allows students to take one course at a time for a shortened term lasting between four and six weeks. These plans typically cater to small class sizes and sometimes include off-campus experiences such as trips and excursions.

Branch Campus – see “Regional Campus” A smaller, satellite campus that is in a different location than the main campus of a college or university. The satellite campus may offer the same, or slightly different courses of study and opportunities.

Business School A school within a college or university that confers degrees in business administration or management.