selective college

collocation in English

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selective
adjective
uk
/sɪˈlek.tɪv/us
/səˈlek.t̬ɪv/
intentionally choosing some things and ...
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college
noun
uk
/ˈkɒl.ɪdʒ/us
/ˈkɑː.lɪdʒ/
US
a university where you can study for an undergraduate (= ...
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(Definition ofselectiveandcollegefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It is generally agreed that to provide an adequate range of courses aselectivecollegewould need to have about 400 pupils, and a non-selective one about 600 pupils.
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It was originally planned to be a small,selectivecollegeof about 700 students.
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Applicants must submit an essay and letters of recommendation in a process similar toselectivecollegeadmission procedures.
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Some students turn to private college admissions advisors but there is no research evidence that private college admissions advisors have any effectiveness in assisting students attainselectivecollegeadmissions.
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Although public universities were integrated by court decree, selective colleges and graduate programs, and the professions which stemmed from them, remained almost all white.
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The greatest increase in the number of double majors appears to be happening at the most selective colleges.
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This can be a good indicator, especially for the more selective colleges and universities, of the typical scores needed for admission.
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And as a general rule, selective colleges and universities will usually have some form of wait list.
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A report suggested minority students have a better chance overall at selective colleges.
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The schools program of study provides a challenging high school experience that prepares its students for selective colleges, rewarding careers, and a life of civic engagement and ethical responsibility.
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