advanced standing
Americannoun
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credit for studies completed elsewhere, granted to a student by a college or university.
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the higher academic status of a student granted such credit.
Etymology
Origin of advanced standing
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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With advanced standing due to strong high school grades, Dresselhaus thrilled to take on a healthy serving of electives, mostly in math and science, in her first year at Hunter.
From Salon
Palladino held certificates of eligibility to teach grades K-8 with advanced standing, Patch reported.
From Fox News
Those who score a 3 or better often qualify for college credit and advanced standing in a given subject when they go to college.
From Seattle Times
Kristina Mladenovic advanced, standing a chance of becoming the first Frenchwoman to win since 2000.
From New York Times
The grandfather of four will soon be moving into Salem State University’s advanced standing master’s degree program, which combines two years of study into one.
From Washington Times
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