scholastic success

[/skəˈlæstɪk səkˈsɛs/]
noun phrasepl: scholastic successes
sucesso escolar
1. Achievement of high grades, academic excellence, and positive outcomes in formal education
Her scholastic success earned her a full scholarship to university.
Seu sucesso escolar lhe rendeu uma bolsa integral para a universidade.
2. The attainment of educational goals and academic milestones
Scholastic success requires dedication, hard work, and effective study habits.
O sucesso escolar requer dedicação, trabalho árduo e hábitos de estudo eficazes.
3. Excellence in academic performance and learning outcomes
Parents often measure scholastic success by their children's report cards and test scores.
Os pais frequentemente medem o sucesso escolar pelo boletim e notas de teste de seus filhos.
Scholastic success is highly valued in both Brazilian and American cultures, often seen as a pathway to social mobility and better career opportunities. In Brazil, 'sucesso escolar' is frequently discussed in family contexts and is tied to social aspirations. In the USA, it encompasses not only grades but also extracurricular achievement, test scores (SAT/ACT), and college admissions success.
NYC Slang
making the grade / killing it academically
Synonyms / Sinônimos
academic successeducational achievementacademic excellencescholastic achievement
Antonyms / Antônimos
scholastic failureacademic underperformanceeducational failure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sucesso escolar
most common term used in educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
êxito na escola
alternative phrasing sometimes used colloquially
São Paulo
sucesso acadêmico
more formal variant, often used in institutional contexts
Portugal
sucesso académico
Portuguese spelling with 'académico' and different academic system context

Related Words

gradesGPAcurriculumacademic performancegraduationscholarshipexcellence

Related Idioms & Phrases

hitting the books
bringing home good grades
acing it
staying on top of your studies
making the honor roll
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