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To apply to a university

A grade(US) = a mark (UK)= une note

To take an exam= sit an exam 

To pass an exam= succeed 

To succeed in +V+ING  

Results

Marks (UK)= grades (U.S) 

A degree= un diplôme

A graduate= a student who has passed his exams 

To graduate from= have a degree from 

A graduation cap

A graduation gown= une toge universitaire

To chain

A ball= un boulet

To drag= trainer

A burden= un fardeau