Financial Literacy and College Prep Flashcards
Which type of account is typically used for everyday transactions?
Checking account
What type of interest is calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods?
Compound interest
Which numerical figure represents an individual’s creditworthiness?
Credit score
What financial product allows you to borrow money up to a certain limit and pay it back with interest over time?
Credit card
How many months’ worth of expenses are typically recommended to save in an emergency fund?
3-6 months
What type of loan interest rate remains the same throughout the life of the loan?
Fixed interest rate
What term describes the action of allocating resources, especially in terms of capital investment?
Investing
What is a retirement savings plan offered by many employers in the United States?
401(k)
What investment strategy involves spreading out investments to reduce risk?
Diversification
What term describes money earned from investments?
Returns
What type of account typically offers the highest interest rates?
Savings
What is the term for the fee charged for borrowing money?
Interest
What is the name for a loan that is backed by collateral?
Secured
What is the term for the process of repaying a loan over time?
Amortization
What is the name for the price of a stock or bond at a specific moment?
Market Price
What is the term for the difference between a company’s assets and liabilities?
Net Worth
What is the name for a sudden, significant drop in the value of investments?
Crash
What is the term for the process of converting assets into cash?
Liquidation
What is the name for a type of investment that represents ownership in a company?
Stock
How many safety schools should you typically apply to?
At least 2
What type of college is generally the most affordable option?
Community college
What is the common application deadline for many colleges known as?
Regular decision
What type of admission decision requires you to attend the college if you get accepted?
Early decision
Which exam is typically required for admission to many U.S. colleges?
SAT or ACT
What should you request from your teachers to accompany your college applications?
Letters of recommendation
What is the term for the office that helps students with their financial aid options in college?
Financial aid office
When should you ideally start visiting potential colleges?
Junior year of high school
What is a year taken off between high school and college called?
A gap year
What is one of the first steps in the college application process?
Researching and choosing which colleges to apply to
What term describes the process of exploring various career options and their associated educational paths?
Career Exploration
What type of financial aid does not need to be repaid?
Grants
What is the term for the standardized test that assesses English language proficiency for non-native English speakers?
TOEFL or Test of English as a Foreign Language
What organization provides federal student loans to eligible students?
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
What term describes a program that allows students to earn college credit while still in high school?
Dual Enrollment
What term describes the process by which colleges consider an applicant’s extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation, in addition to grades and test scores?
Holistic Admissions
What type of financial aid requires students to work in exchange for tuition reimbursement?
Work Study
What term describes the maximum amount of money a student can borrow in federal student loans?
Loan Limit
What application system is commonly used for undergraduate admissions by the University of California (UC) campuses?
UC Application
What alternative application system is commonly utilized by Texas schools as an alternative to the Common Application?
ApplyTexas Application
