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LESS JARGON. MORE UNDERSTANDING.

College language.
Made a little clearer.

A plain-language reference for the terms you encounter while researching credit, transcripts, and college requirements.

THE CIHS LIBRARY

Find the words. Connect the dots.

GOOD THINGS START WITH A LITTLE PREPARATION

Every new term is a new starting point.

We’re preparing the first glossary entries. Have a term you are trying to untangle? Bring it to Josh.

A LITTLE DIRECTION

A good question starts with understanding

01

Read the definition

Get a clear starting point for a term that is new to you.

02

Look at the context

Consider how the term is being used by your school or college.

03

Ask for clarification

When a policy is unclear, ask the institution how it applies to your situation.

KEEP CONNECTING THE DOTS

There’s more to explore.

Your next step can start anywhere.
LET’S MAKE IT PERSONAL

A question is a great
place to start.

Bring your college-credit questions to Josh, or start putting your ideas into a plan.