Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
college-bound
Adjective
ˈkɒlɪdʒ-baʊnd
Definition
A term used to describe a student who is preparing to attend college after high school.
Examples
- Many college-bound students start applying to universities in their junior year of high school.
- The college-bound curriculum encourages critical thinking and advanced coursework.
- Her college-bound goals motivated her to maintain a high GPA.
Meaning
The phrase indicates that a student has plans to enroll in a college or university following their graduation from secondary education.
Synonyms
- University-bound
- Higher education-oriented
- Academically inclined
