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- Getting into highly rejective colleges is difficult because they have strict
admission standards.
- Students often feel nervous applying to highly rejective colleges due to the
high competition and low acceptance rates.
11. Regional public universities (RPUs):
o Pronunciation: /ˈriʤənəl/ /ˈpʌblɪk/ /ˌjunəˈvɜrsətiz/
o Meaning: Public universities that serve specific regions or communities.
o Example sentences:
- Regional public universities offer affordable education to students living in a
specific area.
- Many students choose regional public universities for their accessible tuition
and quality programs.
- Attending a regional public university allows students to stay close to home
while pursuing higher education.
12. First generation college students:
o Pronunciation: /fɜrst/ /ˌʤɛnəˈreɪʃən/ /ˈkɑlɪʤ/ /ˈstudənts/
o Meaning: Students who are the first in their families to attend college.
o Example sentences:
- Many first-generation college students face unique challenges but also bring
fresh perspectives to campus.
- Support programs for first-generation college students help them navigate the
academic and social aspects of university life.
13. Student loan debt:
o Pronunciation: /ˈstudənt/ /loʊn/ /dɛt/
o Meaning: Money borrowed by students to pay for college tuition and other
expenses, which must be repaid with interest.
o Example sentences:
- Student loan debt is money that students borrow to pay for college tuition and
expenses.
- Many students graduate with student loan debt, which they must repay after
finishing their education.
- Managing student loan debt is important to avoid financial difficulties in the
future.
