junior year

Third high school

Junior year is the third year of a four-year academic program, typically in American high schools or colleges.

It falls between sophomore and senior year.

In high school, junior year often carries particular weight—SATs, college applications, and academic pressure intensify: She took five AP classes junior year.

His grades really improved junior year.

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academic progression

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Last year before graduation

freshman year · first year · fourth year · sophomore year · twelfth grade

Family

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