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Raw score

The number of correct answers a student has on a test or exam, before any adjustments or scaling are applied.

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Reading comprehension

The ability to understand and interpret written material.

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Reading comprehension strategies

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Real-time interaction

Communication that occurs in real time, such as through video conferencing or instant messaging.

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Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA)

A section of the GED test that assesses a student’s ability to read and comprehend written material, as well as their ability to write effectively.

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Reciprocity agreements

Agreements between colleges and universities that allow students to take courses at other institutions and have those credits count toward their degree.

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Recorded lectures and materials

Audio or video recordings of lectures and other course materials that can be accessed by students at any time.

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Reduced course load

A decrease in the number of courses or credits a student is required to take in order to complete a degree program.

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Reduced human error

Strategies to minimize mistakes made by people in educational settings, often through the use of technology and automated processes.

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Reduced paper waste

Efforts to minimize the amount of paper used in educational settings, often through the use of digital materials and online resources.

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Reduction in child support payments

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Referral

A recommendation made by one person to another, often in the context of seeking assistance or advice.

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Referral programs

Programs that incentivize current students or alumni to refer potential students to the school or program.

  1. Navigating Career Services (Leverage Your Opportunities)

Refund check

A check issued to a student who is eligible for a refund of tuition or fees paid to a college or university.

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Refund policies

Guidelines outlining the conditions under which a student may receive a refund of tuition or fees paid to a college or university.

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Regional accreditation

A process by which a college or university is evaluated to ensure it meets certain standards and is recognized as a legitimate institution of higher education.

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Regional exchange programs

Programs that allow students to study at partner institutions in different regions or countries.

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Registrar’s office

The administrative office responsible for maintaining student records and managing enrollment.

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  3. Understanding Degree Audit (Stay on Track)
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Registration process

The process of enrolling in courses or programs.

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Rejection letter

A letter informing a student that they have not been accepted into a program or course.

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Relevant experience

The experience or skills that are directly related to a particular program or course.

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  5. Understanding Internships and Co-Ops (Enhance Your Experience)
  6. Work-Study Programs in Associate Degrees (Earn While You Learn)

Renewal requirements

The criteria or qualifications needed to renew financial aid or scholarships.

  1. Financial Aid for Associate Programs (Maximize Your Aid)

Repeated Courses Policy

  1. Understanding Degree Audit (Stay on Track)

Repeat policies

The policies governing the ability to repeat a course or retake an exam.

  1. Understanding Prerequisites for Your Program (Plan Your Schedule)

Replacement fees

The fees charged for replacing lost or damaged materials, such as textbooks or student IDs.

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Required courses

The specific courses that must be completed to fulfill degree requirements.

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  2. Understanding Your College Acceptance Letter (Navigate the Process)
  3. Transfer to a Bachelor’s Program (Plan Your Path)
  4. Credit Hours and Course Loads (Balance Your Schedule)
  5. Understanding Degree Audit (Stay on Track)
  6. How can I fulfill the general education requirements for an Associate Degree? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  7. What courses do I need to take to earn an Associate’s Degree in General Studies? (4 Crucial Questions Answered)
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Required proficiencies

The specific skills or knowledge required to enroll in a program or course.

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Requirements

The specific criteria or qualifications needed to enroll in a program or course.

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  2. Transfer to a Bachelor’s Program (Plan Your Path)
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  4. Understanding Prerequisites for Your Program (Plan Your Schedule)
  5. Navigating Associate Degree Commencement (Celebrate Your Achievement)
  6. Understanding Early Admissions for Associate Programs (Increase Your Chances)
  7. Understanding Degree Audit (Stay on Track)
  8. Associate vs Bachelor Degree (Making an Informed Choice)
  9. What are the graduation requirements for an Associate’s Degree? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  10. What is the general studies requirement of my Associate’s Degree program? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  11. Step 1: Transferable Credits
  12. Transfer Credits for Associate Degrees (Maximize Your Progress)
  13. Understanding Tuition and Fees for Associate Degrees (Plan Your Budget)
  14. Military and Veterans: Navigating Associate Degrees (Know Your Benefits)
  15. What are the college requirements for an Associate’s Degree in Biblical Studies? (5 Main Questions Answered)
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  19. How can I fulfill the general education requirements for an Associate Degree? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  20. How to graduate high school with an associates degree? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  21. What are the college requirements for an associate’s degree in philosophy online? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  22. Do hospitals hire associate degree nurses? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  23. Understanding Associate Degree Accreditation (Ensure Quality Education)
  24. What is required to obtain a Real Estate Associate’s Degree? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  25. Understanding Grading Systems in Associate Programs (Maximize Your GPA)
  26. How can I obtain an associate degree in engineering? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  27. What are the requirements for an HVAC Associate Degree? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  28. Decoding the Associate of Arts vs Science (Choose Wisely)
  29. What courses do I need to take to earn an Associate’s Degree in General Studies? (4 Crucial Questions Answered)
  30. How do I earn an Associate Degree in Engineering? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  31. Associate Degree: Online vs On-Campus (Choose the Right Fit)
  32. Understanding the Associate Degree Capstone (Master Your Project)
  33. How can I earn a Pre-Nursing Associate Degree? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  34. What are the requirements for an Occupational Therapy Associate Degree? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  35. What are the college requirements for an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  36. What courses do I need to take to earn an Associate’s Degree in Law? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  37. What are the requirements for an Associate Degree in Software Engineering? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  38. What jobs are available with an Associate Degree in Social Work? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  39. What are the requirements for an Associate’s Degree in Real Estate? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  40. Financial Aid for Associate Programs (Maximize Your Aid)
  41. How can I obtain an Associate of Applied Business degree in Accounting? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  42. Dual Enrollment: High School and College (Maximize Your Time)
  43. What is required to earn an Associate of General Studies degree? (4 Crucial Questions Answered)
  44. What coursework is required to obtain an Associate Degree in Architecture? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  45. What college courses do I need to take in order to obtain a Nuclear Engineering Associate Degree? (6 Common Questions Answered)
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  47. What coursework is required to obtain an Associate Degree in Dental Assisting? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  48. What are the requirements for an Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  49. What is required to obtain an Associate Degree in Project Management? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  50. Certificate vs Associate Degree (Weigh Your Options)
  51. Can I get an associates degree while in high school? (4 Crucial Questions Answered)
  52. What coursework is required to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Welding? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  53. Understanding Remedial Classes in Associate Programs (Bridge the Gap)
  54. Understanding Internships and Co-Ops (Enhance Your Experience)
  55. Financial Aid Appeal Process (Get the Aid You Need)
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  57. What jobs require an Associate’s Degree in Art? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  58. Full-Time vs Part-Time Study (Weighing the Pros and Cons)
  59. What jobs are available with a Criminal Justice associate degree? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  60. How can I earn an Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  61. What are the requirements for an Associate Degree in Occupational Studies? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  62. Where can I find a nearby college offering an Associate Degree program? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  63. What jobs can I get with an Associate’s Degree? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  64. What kind of jobs require an Associate Degree in Arts? (6 Common Questions Answered)
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Research background

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Research-based

A program or course that is based on research and evidence-based practices.

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Research design

The plan or blueprint for conducting research.

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Research methodology

The overall approach and framework used to conduct research.

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Research Methods

The techniques and tools used to conduct research.

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Research skills

The ability to conduct research, analyze data, and draw conclusions.

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Residency/Citizenship Status

The requirement for students to be legal residents or citizens of a particular country or state to be eligible for enrollment.

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Residency requirement

The minimum amount of time a student must live in a particular state or region to be eligible for in-state tuition rates.

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  5. Transfer Credits for Associate Degrees (Maximize Your Progress)
  6. What is required to earn an Associate of General Studies degree? (4 Crucial Questions Answered)
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Resource allocation

The process of distributing resources, such as financial aid or scholarships, to students.

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Resource center

A place where students can access resources such as textbooks, computers, and academic support services.

  1. Applying as a Nontraditional Student (You’re Not Alone)

Resources

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  4. Understanding Degree Audit (Stay on Track)
  5. Understanding Tuition and Fees for Associate Degrees (Plan Your Budget)
  6. Community College vs Vocational School (Weighing the Options)
  7. Understanding Associate Degree Accreditation (Ensure Quality Education)
  8. Understanding GED vs High School Diploma (Choose Your Path)
  9. How can I use my English Associate’s degree to find work? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  10. Decoding the Associate of Arts vs Science (Choose Wisely)
  11. How can I earn an Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  12. Navigating Career Services (Leverage Your Opportunities)
  13. Military and Veterans: Navigating Associate Degrees (Know Your Benefits)
  14. Online Learning Tips for Associate Degrees (Succeed from Home)
  15. Placement Tests: What to Expect (Ace Your Test)
  16. Dual Enrollment: High School and College (Maximize Your Time)
  17. How can I earn a Pharmacy Technician Associate’s Degree? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  18. How to graduate high school with an associates degree? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  19. Understanding Your College Acceptance Letter (Navigate the Process)
  20. Full-Time vs Part-Time Study (Weighing the Pros and Cons)
  21. Where can I find a nearby college offering an Associate Degree program? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  22. Understanding Grading Systems in Associate Programs (Maximize Your GPA)
  23. How can I earn a Pre-Nursing Associate Degree? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  24. Navigating the Associate Degree Application (Step-by-Step Guide)
  25. How can I obtain an Associate of Applied Business degree in Accounting? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  26. Step 1: Transferable Credits
  27. Choosing Between Different Associate Programs (Follow Your Interest)
  28. How can I finance my Kinesiology Associate Degree program and what is the time commitment involved? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  29. What are the requirements for an Associate Degree in Occupational Studies? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  30. How much time commitment and financial aid is necessary to complete an Associate’s Degree in Biology? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  31. What jobs are available with an Associate Degree in Social Work? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  32. What is required to obtain an Associate Degree in Project Management? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  33. Transfer Credits for Associate Degrees (Maximize Your Progress)
  34. Understanding the Associate Degree Capstone (Master Your Project)
  35. Understanding Internships and Co-Ops (Enhance Your Experience)
  36. Gap Year Before Associate Degree (Is It Right for You?)
  37. What jobs can I get with an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  38. What are the requirements for an Associate Degree in Arts? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  39. What jobs require an Associate of Science degree? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  40. What are the requirements for an Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  41. How can I obtain an associate degree in engineering? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  42. What are the college requirements for an associate’s degree in philosophy online? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  43. How do I earn an Associate Degree in Engineering? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  44. Navigating Associate Degree Commencement (Celebrate Your Achievement)
  45. What are the college requirements for an Associate’s Degree in Biblical Studies? (5 Main Questions Answered)
  46. Credit Hours and Course Loads (Balance Your Schedule)
  47. What jobs are available with a Criminal Justice associate degree? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  48. Financial Aid Appeal Process (Get the Aid You Need)
  49. Financial Aid for Associate Programs (Maximize Your Aid)
  50. What types of employment opportunities are available with a General Studies Associate’s Degree? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  51. What are the requirements for an HVAC Associate Degree? (6 Common Questions Answered)
  52. Can I get an associates degree while in high school? (4 Crucial Questions Answered)
  53. Work-Study Programs in Associate Degrees (Earn While You Learn)

Resources and facilities

The tools, equipment, and physical spaces available to students for learning and research purposes.

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Respectful communication

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Resume building

The process of creating a resume that highlights a person’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

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Resume building experience

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Retake policy

Rules and procedures for retaking a course or exam.

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Retention rates

The percentage of students who continue their studies at a particular institution from one year to the next.

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Revenue streams

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Reverse transfer options

The ability to transfer credits back to a community college or other institution.

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Review process

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Rigor

The level of difficulty or challenge associated with a particular academic program or course.

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  7. Community College vs Vocational School (Weighing the Options)
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Risk assessment

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Rolling admissions

A process in which applications are reviewed and accepted on an ongoing basis rather than at a specific deadline.

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Room and board expenses

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RSVP deadline

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Rubric

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Rubric assessment

The process of using rubrics to evaluate the quality of student work.

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