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THE AMERICAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
Primary and Secondary School
Combined total of 12 years
Elementary school
Around age six, U.S. children begin primary school
They attend five or six years
then they start ...
Secondary school
Middle school or junior high school
High school.
Certificate is awarded upon graduation from high school
College or university
(higher education)
Application for admission to university or college
Academic transcripts
Grades
The interpretation of grades has a lot of variation.
Because
The schools have different standards
Things to keep in mind if you are an international student
The equivalence of the last level of studies you have completed in your country of origin.
Admission requirements for each university and college.
Meet regularly with an educational advisor or guidance counselor to ensure you meet the requirements.
Grade Point Average” (GPA)
Levels of Study
First Level: Undergraduate
It typically takes about four years to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Second Level: Graduate in Pursuit of a Master’s Degree
To gain admission, you will need to take the GRE (graduate record examination).
It typically takes about two years to complete.
Third Level: Graduate in Pursuit of a Doctorate Degree
It can take three years or more to earn a doctorate. For international students, it can take up to five or six years.
Grading System
Courses are commonly graded using percentages, which are converted into letter grades.
Academic Year
The school calendar usually begins in August or September and continues through May or June.
The academic year at many schools is composed of:
or
semesters
trimester
Classroom Environment
Classes range from large lectures to smaller classes and seminars.
Is very dynamic.
Students are expected to share their opinion, argue their point of view, participate in class discussions and make presentations.
Each teacher has a different way of evaluating
Types of U.S. higher education
State College or University
Private College or University
Community College
Institute of Technology
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