academic success

[/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk səkˈsɛs/]
noun
sucesso acadêmico
1. the achievement of high grades, completion of educational goals, and positive performance in academic settings
Her academic success in high school earned her a scholarship to a prestigious university.
Seu sucesso acadêmico no ensino médio lhe rendeu uma bolsa de estudos para uma universidade prestigiosa.
2. attainment of educational milestones such as graduating, earning degrees, or mastering subject matter
Academic success requires consistent effort and dedication to studying.
O sucesso acadêmico requer esforço consistente e dedicação aos estudos.
3. the ability to effectively meet academic standards and demonstrate competency in learning outcomes
Teachers work to support academic success for all their students regardless of background.
Os professores trabalham para apoiar o sucesso acadêmico de todos os seus alunos, independentemente de sua origem.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, academic success is highly valued and often seen as a pathway to social mobility and better career opportunities. In Brazil, educational achievement is considered important for personal advancement, while in the USA, academic success is frequently tied to college admissions and scholarship opportunities. The concept varies in importance based on socioeconomic status and family educational background in both countries.
NYC Slang
killin' it academically / crushing it in school
Synonyms / Sinônimos
academic achievementscholastic successeducational successacademic performanceacademic excellence
Antonyms / Antônimos
academic failureacademic strugglescholastic underperformanceacademic decline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sucesso acadêmico
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sucesso acadêmico / desempenho escolar
May use 'desempenho escolar' interchangeably in local context
São Paulo
sucesso acadêmico / êxito acadêmico
More formal contexts may prefer 'êxito acadêmico'
Portugal
sucesso académico
Uses 'académico' with accent; similar meaning with Portuguese educational context

Related Words

gradesGPA (Grade Point Average)scholarshipdegreegraduationcompetencylearning outcomesstudent performance

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the books
make the grade
going the distance
putting in the work
rising to the occasion
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