Higher education in the USA

1. HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE USA

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3 mln
school
leavers
1 mln
students
of higher
education
community college (2 years)
technical training institution (6
months-4 years)
four-year college (4 years)
university (Bachelor’s degree: 4 years
Master’s degree: +2 years)

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WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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BOWDOIN ART COLLEGE

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HARVARD
PRINCETO
N
YALE

7. IN THE UNIVERSITY CLASSROOM

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GRADES
ARE
USUALLY
BASED
UPON
class participation
a midterm examination
research or term papers
short exams or quizzes
a final examination

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Entrance the
University
•School records
•Teachers’ recommendations
•SAT
•An interview
•TOEFL

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CREDITS (120)
•Lectures
•Laboratory classes
•Assignments (homework)
•examinations

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ELECTIVES
MAJORS