# College Preparation — Education Glossary

> 8 education terms related to College Preparation, from the SchoolBrowse Education Glossary.
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## Terms

- [Common Application](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/common-application) — A single college application accepted by over 1,000 schools, allowing students to apply to multiple colleges efficiently.
- [Demonstrated Interest](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/demonstrated-interest) — Ways students show genuine interest in a college, which some schools consider in admissions decisions.
- [Early Action](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/early-action) — A non-binding early application option that allows students to receive decisions earlier without commitment to attend.
- [Early Decision](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/early-decision) — A binding college application option where students commit to attending if accepted, with applications typically due in early November.
- [FAFSA](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/fafsa) — The form students complete to apply for federal financial aid for college, including grants, loans, and work-study.
- [Financial Aid](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/financial-aid) — Money to help pay for college, including grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs based on need or merit.
- [Gap Year](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/gap-year) — A year taken off between high school and college for travel, work, volunteering, or personal development.
- [Regular Decision](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/regular-decision) — The standard college application timeline where applications are typically due in January with decisions in late March or April.

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