A graduate degree conferred by a higher education institution once a student completes the requirements for their degree program, usually requiring one or two years of full-time study beyond the bachelor’s degree.

The academic discipline that a student chooses to study during their undergraduate studies.

A uniform lay school entrance exam, which is managed by the nonprofit Law School Admission Council, which measures reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, and logical reasoning skills. There is an unscored writing component that is forwarded to the law schools that the student applies to.

A form of financial aid that is comprised of monies that are given to a student for a period of time to assist them in paying for college and related fees. The monies have to be paid back at a later date.

A college or university that stresses an undergraduate education in liberal arts.

The study of topics in humanities, social sciences, and the sciences, with a focus on broad knowledge.

An institution of higher education that is financially supported mainly by public funds.

An institution of higher education for students who already have a bachelor’s degree and would like to gain training in specific professions, such as law, medicine, and pharmacy.

An institution of higher education controlled by a private individual(s) or a nongovernmental agency.

A required class that has to be completed before a student is allowed to register for a more difficult one.