# Admissions & Enrollment — Education Glossary

> 7 education terms related to Admissions & Enrollment, from the SchoolBrowse Education Glossary.
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## Terms

- [Admissions Interview](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/admissions-interview) — A conversation between applicants/families and school representatives as part of the private school application process.
- [Catchment Area](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/catchment-area) — The geographic boundary determining which public school students are assigned to attend based on their residence.
- [Lottery System](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/lottery-system) — A random selection process used by oversubscribed schools to fairly determine which applicants receive admission.
- [Open Enrollment](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/open-enrollment) — A policy allowing families to choose public schools outside their assigned attendance zone or district.
- [School Choice](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/school-choice) — Policies allowing families to select schools other than their assigned neighborhood public school.
- [School Tour](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/school-tour) — An opportunity for prospective families to visit a school, observe classrooms, and learn about programs before applying.
- [Tuition](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/tuition) — The fee charged by educational institutions for instruction and access to facilities.

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