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Though there are exceptions, the main differences between colleges and universities are
Universities award both masters and bachelors degrees
Universities are composed of multiple colleges
Colleges award both masters and bachelors degrees
Colleges tend to be smaller than universities
2
The degree (usually) obtained after four sucessful years of college studies is
Master's Degree
License
High School Diploma
Bachelor's Degree
3
In order to define priorities and choose a college, you need to know what subject you will major in right now
True
False
4
A college that advertises itself as liberal arts will, generally, have more required courses for every student.
False
True
5
Roughly how many American colleges and universities are there?
900
4000
3500
9000
6
To research college options, you should
Apply to the schools who make NCAA March Madness for Basketball
Apply to the top 10 ranked schools by US News.
Apply to the schools attended by your favorite celebrities and politicians.
Define priorities to find 1 w/ compatible programs, culture, & location.
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It is typical for American college students to
Live at home with their parents
Live on their campus in dorm buildings
Rent a house or appartment near campus with their close friends
Live in their fraternity or sorority house
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The three states with the most colleges (in order) are:
New York, California, Florida
California, Texas, Massachusetts
Texas, Massachusetts, California
Texas, California, New York
9
The following colleges are always tuition-free
Private Colleges (such as George Washington University)
State Colleges (such as the University of Minnesota)
Trick question: there are no free colleges in the US
10
Every American college student graduates with a specific
Concentration
Minor
Major
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What percent of American college students pay the full price of their school?
11%
35%
89%
65%
12
American Universities Issues Grades In What Format
Based out of 20
Letters descending from A to F (skipping E)
GPA: an average from 0.00 to 4.00
Based out of 100
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American Colleges base their admissions decisions solely on your highschool grades and test scores
True
False
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To ensure that you can study abroad in the USA, all French students should also apply to community colleges.
True
False
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American college curriculum is centralized and the requirements are decided by the National Department of Education
False
True
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What term do Americans generally use to describe higher education?
College
Bachelor's Studies
Postbaccalaureate
University
