VOA慢速英语:大学将来会要求SAT或ACT考试吗？

optional –adj. available as a choice but not required

potential –n. a quality that something has that can be developed to make it better

fare –v. to do something well or badly

standardized –v. things that are similar and consistent

disqualify –v. to stop or prevent (someone) from doing, having, or being a part of something

recruit –v. to find suitable people and get them to join a company, an organization, the armed forces, etc.

tuition –n. money that is paid to a school for the right to study there

confidence –n. a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something

note –n. a short letter

essay –n. a short piece of writing that tells a person's thoughts or opinions about a subject

lean in –v. to give your time or effort in order to do something or make something better