VOA慢速英语:What America’s Top Schools Have in Common

challenging – adj. difficult in a way that is usually interesting or enjoyable

academic – adj. relating to schools and education

admissions – n. the act of admitting someone into a school or program

apply – v. to seek admission to a school or a job

emphasize – v. to give special attention to something

perception – n. the way you think about or understand someone or something

advantage – n. something that helps to make someone or something better or more likely to succeed than others

guidance counselor – n. a school official who offers advice to students on a range of academic and emotional issues