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advancing to the next stage of education; going on to (high school, college, etc.)
来年志望の大学への進学を決めた。
I decided to advance to my desired university next year.
息子は来年大学に進学します。
My son will go on to university next year.
高校の進学率が年々上昇している。
The rate of advancing to higher education is rising yearly.