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Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Education

Here you will learn some English words about education, such as "gpa", "alumnus", "dropout", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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a number indicating how well a student is doing in the US education system

Ex: The student 's grade point average is calculated by dividing the total grade points earned by the total credit hours attempted .
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an official certificate in the US that people who did not complete high school can obtain by taking some classes and successfully passing a test, which is the equivalent of the actual high school diploma

Ex: The school offers resources for students pursuing General Equivalency Diploma.
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a university degree awarded to someone who has passed a certain number of credits in the arts, humanities, or some other disciplines

Ex: He took several art classes as part of Bachelor of Arts in fine arts .
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a university degree that a student receives in particular subjects, generally after three to five years of study

Ex: Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science helped her secure a job with a nonprofit organization focused on sustainability .
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alumna
[noun]

a former female student or pupil of a school, university, or college

Ex: She returned to campus as a guest speaker , inspiring current students with her experiences as a alumna.
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alumnus
[noun]

a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school

Ex: The university 's newsletter features stories about alumni, celebrating their achievements and contributions to society .
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the university, college, or school that one used to study at

Ex: alma mater's new scholarship program aims to support underprivileged students .
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cum laude
[Adverb]

(in the US) with the third highest level of distinction achievable by a student

Ex: Their daughter graduated cum laude, making her family extremely proud.
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freshman
[noun]

a high-school or university student who is in their first year of education

Ex: Sarah 's brother is freshman at the local university , studying computer science .
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dropout
[noun]

someone who leaves school or college before finishing their studies

Ex: dropout decided to enroll in a vocational training program to gain new skills and improve his job prospects .
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an educational method in which students learn with the help of electronic and online media as well as traditional classroom teaching

Ex: I blended learning because I can work on assignments online and still get personal help during class time .
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a two-year college providing higher education, primarily for students from the local community

Ex: He took a few courses at community college while figuring out what career path he wanted to follow .
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the practice of teaching pupils of both sexes together in a school

Ex: The idea co-education is to create an inclusive learning environment for everyone , regardless of gender .
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short-term or part-time courses provided for adults who have finished their formal education

Ex: He attended continuing education seminar on the latest medical advancements .
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the education of children with special needs, especially those who have physical or learning problems

Ex: Students special education benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention .
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collegiate
[Adjective]

relating to a college or its students

Ex: She joined collegiate debate team to enhance her public speaking skills .
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academy
[noun]

a college or school that provides people with special training

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absentee
[noun]

someone who is not present at school, work, etc. when they are supposed to be

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a formal and academic conference or seminar

Ex: Participants at colloquium were invited to submit papers for consideration in the upcoming academic journal special issue .
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a school or college that people attend to for studying music, theater, or some other form of art

Ex: As a faculty member at conservatory, he was dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists and instilling in them a deep appreciation for their craft .
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curricular
[Adjective]

relating to the topics that a course of study in a school or college consists of

Ex: The committee reviewed curricular structure to better align with industry needs .
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extracurricular
[Adjective]

not included in the regular course of study at a college or school

Ex: He balanced his academic coursework extracurricular commitments , such as volunteering at a local charity .
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credit
[noun]

an educational unit that represents a completed course part

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custodian
[noun]

a person whose job is to take care of a building such as a school, a block of flats, or an apartment building

Ex: custodian takes pride in their work , knowing that their efforts contribute to creating a safe and pleasant environment for the building 's occupants .
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dean
[noun]

the head of a faculty or a department of studies in a university

Ex: dean's office serves as a central point of contact for faculty members , students , and external stakeholders .
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faculty
[noun]

the staff who teach or conduct research in a university or college

Ex: faculty were pleased with the students ' progress .
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chair
[noun]

the position that a university professor has

Ex: She was elected to chair of the History Department after demonstrating exceptional leadership skills .
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a professor who has the highest rank in a university

Ex: She received tenure and was promoted full professor in recognition of her scholarly achievements .
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someone who is responsible for advising students about educational and personal decisions

Ex: guidance counselor arranged a workshop on time management for the senior class .
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scholar
[noun]

someone who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject, especially in the humanities

Ex: She is a scholar whose research has significantly contributed to our understanding of classical languages .
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detention
[noun]

a type of punishment for students who have done something wrong and as a result, they cannot go home at the same time as others

Ex: Detention is often used as a disciplinary measure to deter students from breaking school rules .
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to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong

Ex: After the fight , he suspended for three days .
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expulsion
[noun]

the act of expelling or forcing someone to leave a particular place, especially a school

Ex: The committee discussed expulsion of the disruptive student from the program .
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to enroll
[Verb]

to officially register oneself or someone else as a participant in a course, school, etc.

Ex: She decided enroll in a cooking class .
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extension
[noun]

an educational option provided by universities and colleges for people who are not able to study full time

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a social club for male students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada

Ex: He formed lifelong friendships through his involvement in fraternity during his college years .
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the process or action of joining a school, course, etc.

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sorority
[noun]

a social club for female students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada

Ex: Sorority recruitment is a competitive process where potential new members visit different chapters to find the one that best fits their personality and goals .
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SAT
[noun]

a test that high school students take before college or university in the US

Ex: She registered for SAT prep course to help her prepare for the exam and boost her scores .
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