Getting into a course B1
That nervy stretch between applying, hearing back, and turning up on day one.
Talking about being accepted
get into C1 — be admitted (institution)A: Did you hear? Sam got into that top art school!
B: Wow, that's incredible—he must be thrilled.
get in B2 — be elected or acceptedA: Did you hear? Tom got in to the football team!
B: That's awesome! He really deserved it.
Leaving or switching
drop out — leave school or a course earlyA: Did you hear about Sam? He dropped out of college last month.
B: Really? I thought he was enjoying his classes.
Weighing up the value
get out of C1 — gain benefit fromA: Was the conference worth attending?
B: Absolutely, I got so much out of the keynote sessions.
Heard back
Priya: Have you heard back yet? I keep refreshing my emails.
Tom: I did, actually. I got into my first choice!
Priya: Nice one! So you'll get in without doing a gap year, then?
Tom: Looks like it. I start in September.
Not for me
Megan: How's your mate getting on with the engineering course?
Dan: Honestly? He's thinking of dropping out. It's just not for him.
Megan: Shame. Could he not switch courses instead of packing it in altogether?
Dan: He might, yeah. He reckons he'd get more out of something hands-on.