Student Counsellor

Term	Description
Academic Advisor	A post-secondary counsellor that provides guidance to students in designing an academic program and selecting courses to meet program requirements.
Academic Standing	A student's academic marks that determine whether they are meeting the standards prescribed for continuing in the program. Different levels of academic standing include the Dean's Honour Roll and academic probation.
Accreditation	Registered institutions and programs are accredited by a regional or general body that ensures specific curriculum standards are met with integrity.
Apprenticeship	A hands-on training process whereby students learn a skilled trade. Takes place over an agreed upon period during which time, a person learns a trade by being employed in it, usually at a lower wage.
Aptitude Test	A test designed to measure a person's ability to learn and the likelihood of his or her success in future schoolwork or in a specific career.
Associate Degree	Degree granted after completion of a two-year postsecondary program (sometimes used as a transfer degree).