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accredited
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approved; endorsed by an authority
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break down
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look at closer; summarize
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coeducational
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referring to the education of both male and female students in the same school or college
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community
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a two-year college
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competitive
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something that is good or better than something else
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ethnic background
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related to someone's group characteristics, such as race, country of origin, religion, or culture
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extracurricular
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outside or after school
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lenient
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mild in responding to bad behavior
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postsecondary
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education past high school
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prestigious
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high distinction; excellent; respected
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proportions
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a percentage of; parts of
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skills
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an ability to do something well because of practice, talent, or special training
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standardized
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made to fit to a certain measure
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standards
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something against which other things or ideas are measured
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transcript
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a written or typed copy
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transfer
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to move from one place to another
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upgrade
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better; improve
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well informed
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possessing sound knowledge
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well versed
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knowing a lot about something
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were enrolled
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joined officially
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