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Chapter 11 The College Admissions Process

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campus (N)

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the area and buildings around a university, college, school, etc. ◾We walked around the campus on our first day.

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dormitory (ADJ)

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a building on a school campus that has rooms where students can live ◾During my first year at college, I lived in the dormitory. When I was a senior, I moved into an apartment off campus.

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admit (V)

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to allow (someone) to enter a place ◾They will not admit you without a ticket.

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option (N)

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choice ◾Students with a high GPA have many options after they graduate.

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pursue (V)

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to try to get or do (something) over a period of time ◾She decided to pursue a degree in law.

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enrolled (ADJ)

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to become a member or participant — usually + in ◾We enrolled in the history course.

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standardize (V)

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things that are similar and consistent and agree with rules ◾Some people don't approve of standardized tests.

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application (N)

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a formal and usually written request for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.) ◾I've sent in my college applications and now I just have to wait.

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prestigious (ADJ)

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the respect and admiration that someone or something gets for being successful or important ◾The family has wealth and social prestige.

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postsecondary (ADJ)

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education after high after high school ◾Community colleges and universities are examples of postsecondary education.

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undergraduate (ADJ)

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Relating to studies at an undergraduate institution, e.g. bachelor's degree After earning her undergraduate degree, she worked for a few IT companies but then decided to get a master's in sociology.

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readiness (N)

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being ready ◾Students most show readiness to enter college.

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essay (N)

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A piece of writing that includes several paragraphs

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requirement (N)

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something that is needed or that must be done ◾The minimum requirements to be a tour guide include speaking English and Spanish, a friendly personality, and knowing about tourist attractions in Seattle.

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admission (N)

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the right or permission to join a club, group, etc. ◾The college admissions process is very complex.

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skilled (ADJ)

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having the training, knowledge, and experience that is needed to do something; having a lot of skill ◾He is skilled at cooking

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transcript (N)

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an official record of a student's grades ◾You must submit your college transcript with your job application.

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socioeconomic (ADJ)

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of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and economic factors ◾Their socioeconomic backgrounds are very different.

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waitlist (N, V)

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when you are neither accepted or denied entry- you must wait to hear if you can get in or not

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evaluator (N); evaluate (V)

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to judge the value or condition of (someone or something) in a careful and thoughtful way ◾The program evaluator decided to give his approval.

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accredited (ADJ)

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something is good enough to be given official approval ◾She was enrolled at an accredited law school.

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lenient (ADJ)

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allowing a lot of freedom and not punishing harshly; opposite of strict ◾Many people felt that the punishment was too lenient.

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vocational (ADJ)

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relating to the special skills, training, etc., that you need for a particular job or occupation ◾He decided to go to vocational school instead of college.

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