VOA慢速英语:College Admission: Finding the Right Fit

apply – v. to ask formally for something, such as a job, admission to a school, or a loan, usually in writing

admission – n. the act or process of accepting someone as a student at a school

option(s) – n. a choice or possibility

dean – n. a person who is in charge of one of the parts of a university

undergraduate – adj. used to describe a student at a college or university who has not yet earned a degree

graduate – adj. of or relating to a course of studies taken at a college or university after earning a bachelor's degree or other first degree

doctorate – adj.

focus(ed) - v. to direct your attention or effort at something specific

campus – n. the area and buildings around a university, college, or school

achievement(s) – n. a result of hard work

interview – n. a meeting at which people talk to each other in order to ask questions and get information

guidance – n. help or advice that tells you what to do

institution – n. an established organization

attract – v. to cause someone to choose to do or be involved in something