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College Prep Glossary

A few things change when you graduate from high school. There are terms and concepts that you should know as you prepare for college.
Essay
Essays are brief, non-fiction compositions that describe, clarify, argue, or analyze a subject. Students might encounter essay assignments in any school subject and at any level of school.
Blue Book
College professors may require students to carry a blue book to the midterm test. What is your professor talking about?

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