Applying to US Universities

Commonly Used Terms

Some commonly used terms in the application process, explained in terms of equivalent British/Indian/Australian English usage:

advisor = guide.
undergraduate = graduate.
graduate = post-graduate.
program = course.
course = subject.
freshman year = first year.
sophomore year = second year.
junior year = third year.
senior year = fourth year.
dorm = hostel.
graduation = passing out.