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| GED | The GED (General Educational Development Diploma) is a series of five tests that individuals who did not complete high school may take through their state education system to qualify for a high school equivalency certificate. Many colleges accept satisfactory GED test results in place of high school graduation. Vermont Adult Learning (VAL, http://www.vtadultlearning.org) offers services for persons pursuing a GED. |
| general education | Degrees often have two parts: one part focuses on your degree area of interest (like business or human services) and the second part is more "general". This second part (general education) allows you to explore the arts, writing, math, history, sciences, and more so that you have a well-rounded education in addition to your area of interest. It functions to prepare you for the workforce, continuing education, and to be a well-informed citizen. |
| General Educational Development Diploma | The GED (General Educational Development Diploma) is a series of five tests that individuals who did not complete high school may take through their state education system to qualify for a high school equivalency certificate. Many colleges accept satisfactory GED test results in place of high school graduation. Vermont Adult Learning (VAL, http://www.vtadultlearning.org) offers services for persons pursuing a GED. |
| GI Bill | GI Bill refers to those series of laws passed by the U.S. Congress that relates to the rights of veterans to have access to educational benefits after their time of military service. Information regarding the GI Bill and benefits can be found at http://www.gibill.va.gov. |
| Goddard | Goddard College is located in Plainfield, Vermont. For more information, visit http://www.goddard.edu. |
| GPA | Grade Point Average (GPA) is a numeric measure of a student's average performance over a number of course credits. CCV uses a standard 4.0 GPA scale in which an A = 4 points, a B = 3 points, C = 2 points, etc. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for maintaining good academic standing and for graduation from CCV. Students can check their GPA by viewing their transcript in the Web Services section of the VSC Portal (https://blackboard.vsc.edu). |
| Grade Point Average | Grade Point Average (GPA) is a numeric measure of a student's average performance over a number of course credits. CCV uses a standard 4.0 GPA scale in which an A = 4 points, a B = 3 points, C = 2 points, etc. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for maintaining good academic standing and for graduation from CCV. Students can check their GPA by viewing their transcript in the Web Services section of the VSC Portal (https://blackboard.vsc.edu). |
| Graduate Record Examinations | The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) is a paper-based or computer-based test that many colleges and universities require for admission to graduate-level study. For more information, visit http://www.ets.org. |
| graduation standard | Every college (and the system it belongs to) wants to make sure that its students can perform certain skills at a particular level before they graduate. Graduation standards in writing, math, oral communication, and quantitative reasoning help the college and you to focus on these areas so that you can meet these goals. |
| GRE | The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) is a paper-based or computer-based test that many colleges and universities require for admission to graduate-level study. For more information, visit http://www.ets.org. |
| Green Mountain College | Green Mountain College is located in Poultney, Vermont. For more information, visit http://www.greenmtn.edu. |
| Guidance Central | VT Guidance Central is a free, online, self-guided program that provides interactive career and college planning tools for students. It is provided the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) and is available at https://access.bridges.com. |