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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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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL
grade point average

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

Ex: Her grade point average of 3.8 earned her a spot on the Dean's List for academic excellence. 
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General Equivalency Diploma

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: He earned his General Equivalency Diploma after dropping out of high school. 
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Bachelor of Arts

a university degree awarded to someone who has passed a certain number of credits in the arts, humanities, or some other disciplines

Ex: She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature. 
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Bachelor of Science

a university degree that a student receives in particular subjects, generally after three to five years of study

Ex: After four years of hard work, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. 
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alumna
alumna
[noun]

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

Ex: The university honored Jane Doe as an exceptional alumna for her achievements in the field of engineering. 
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alumnus
alumnus
[noun]

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

Ex: The university recognized John Smith as an outstanding alumnus for his contributions to the field of medicine. 
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alma mater

the university, college, or school that one used to study at

Ex: She returned to her alma mater to give a guest lecture. 
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cum laude
cum laude
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She graduated cum laude from the university, reflecting her hard work. 
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freshman
freshman
[noun]

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

Ex: As a freshman, it's essential to seek guidance from seniors and professors for academic success. 
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dropout
dropout
[noun]

someone who leaves school or college before finishing their studies

Ex: Despite being a high school dropout, he went on to build a successful business. 
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blended learning

an educational method in which students learn with the help of electronic and online media as well as traditional classroom teaching

Ex: The school adopted blended learning to offer students more flexibility with their schedules. 
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community college

a two-year college providing higher education, primarily for students from the local community

Ex: She decided to attend the community college to save money before transferring to a university. 
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co-education

the practice of teaching pupils of both sexes together in a school

Ex: The school encourages co-education to promote gender equality and respect among students. 
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continuing education

short-term or part-time courses provided for adults who have finished their formal education

Ex: Many professionals take continuing education courses to stay current in their fields. 
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special education

the education of children with special needs, especially those who have physical or learning problems

Ex: The school offers special education programs for children who need extra help with learning. 
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collegiate
collegiate
[Adjective]

relating to a college or its students

Ex: The collegiate atmosphere on campus was vibrant and energetic. 
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academy
academy
[noun]

a college or school that provides people with special training

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absentee
absentee
[noun]

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

Ex: The teacher marked him as an absentee when he skipped class. 
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colloquium

a formal and academic conference or seminar

Ex: The university hosted a colloquium on environmental sustainability, featuring presentations from experts in the field. 
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conservatory

a school or college that people attend to for studying music, theater, or some other form of art

Ex: The renowned conservatory offered intensive training programs in classical music, dance, and theater, attracting talented students from around the world. 
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curricular
curricular
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She focused on improving the curricular materials for the history course. 
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extracurricular
extracurricular
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She participated in several extracurricular activities, including the debate team and the school newspaper. 
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credit
credit
[noun]

recognition by an educational institution that a course or unit has been successfully completed, often quantified in hours

Ex: She earned three credits for the chemistry course. 
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custodian
custodian
[noun]

a person employed to clean, maintain, or care for a building

Ex: The school custodian polished the floors every morning. 
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dean
dean
[noun]

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

Ex: Dr. Smith has been appointed as the new dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. 
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faculty
faculty
[noun]

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

Ex: The faculty held a meeting to discuss student performance. 
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chair
chair
[noun]

the position that a university professor has

Ex: Dr. Smith was appointed chair of the English department after 20 years of distinguished teaching and research. 
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full professor

a professor who has the highest rank in a university

Ex: Dr. Smith was promoted to full professor after years of dedicated research and teaching. 
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guidance counselor

someone who is responsible for advising students about educational and personal decisions

Ex: The guidance counselor provided resources to help students apply for college scholarships. 
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scholar
scholar
[noun]

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

Ex: The conference featured a renowned scholar who spoke about ancient Greek philosophy. 
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detention
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: He was assigned detention for being late to class three times in a row. 
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to suspend

to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong

Ex: The student was suspended for a week after the incident in the hallway. 
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expulsion
expulsion
[noun]

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

Ex: The student faced expulsion after violating the school's code of conduct. 
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to enroll
to enroll
[Verb]

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

Ex: Students need to enroll in the classes for the upcoming semester. 
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extension
extension
[noun]

educational programs provided by colleges or universities to non-regular students

Ex: She enrolled in a university extension course in creative writing. 
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fraternity

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

Ex: He pledged to join a fraternity during his freshman year at university. 
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enrollment

the process or action of joining a school, course, etc.

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sorority
sorority
[noun]

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

Ex: Joining a sorority can provide students with opportunities for leadership, friendship, and community service. 
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SAT
SAT
[noun]

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

Ex: She took the SAT exam in her junior year of high school as part of her college application process. 
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