college preparatory

Academic high school

College preparatory describes education designed to ready students for university-level work.

A college preparatory curriculum emphasizes academics—rigorous coursework in English, math, science, history, and foreign languages.

College prep schools or programs aim to develop the skills and credentials needed for admission to four-year colleges: She attended a college preparatory academy.

Often shortened to college prep.

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Intended to fix problems

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