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International Education Week 2023 | EdUSA Paraguay
International Education Week 2023 | EdUSA Paraguay
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1
What is the difference between "Undergraduate" and "Graduate" degrees?
Undergrad: Associate, Bachelors. Graduate: Masters, PhD
Undergrad: Associate. Graduate: Bachelors
Undergrad: Technician. Graduate: Professor
2
What does
GPA
stand for?
Grade Point Average
Grand Paid Auto.
Greatest People of All time
3
Early Decision:
what does it mean?
ED applicant must transfer from a college in their home country
Students can apply ED to many colleges at the same time
If accepted, an ED applicant must attend the college they applied to
4
When do you declare a major?
Whenever you want.
Until the end of your 2nd year of school.
You don't declare it.
5
What does
STEM
stand for?
Science Technology Engineering Math
Science Technology Einstein Math
Science Tesla Engineering Math
6
Is her name Winter?
False
True
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Early Action:
what does it mean?
Must watch action movies at college early in the morning
Must go to the College as early as possible
Don't have to bind to a college until the normal reply date
8
What is the academic calendar for universities in the United States?
Usually runs from August through May
Usually runs from January through October
Usually runs from November through May
9
Is it cool to be an International Student?
No doubts, it is the best.
Absolutely, it is.
Yes, it is.
10
What are the standardized tests?
SAT, TOEFL, ACT, IELTS, GMAT etc.
Microsoft, Excel, Photoshop, C#, C++, Java, Java Script.
Math, English, Government, Sociology, Biology, Chemistry.
11
How do you transfer from a community college to a four-year university?
The transfer process varies for each school.
Start after you finish 1 year of college
Start the process 2 years ahead.
12
What is the credit system in U.S. universities?
Means that you have to pay off your credit cards
Means that you get a credit card from your college
Refers to a value assigned to each course
13
Can I transfer to a U.S. university from a university outside of the United States?
No, you are not allowed.
Not recommended because you will have VISA problems
Yes, although you may lose some credits
14
What is the difference between state and private universities?
State: small, inexpensive, supported by you. Private: small, expensive
State: small, expensive. Private: Urban, large, supported by government.
State: large, supported by government.Private: small, supported by you
15
Are there limitations to attend U.S. universities?
Must have a pet.
Must have drivers license and must be 21 years old.
Must have undergraduate degree and must be 35 years old.
Must have completed high school and has to be at least 17 years old.
16
What is the length of study for MBA programs in the U.S.?
5- 6 years
3-2 years
1-2 years
17
What is an
articulation agreement
?
Agreement between a High School and University
Agreement between 2 or more Colleges and Universities.
Agreement of arts and sciences
18
What’s the best general advice for an incoming student?
Talk to your uncle Bob about studying abroad
Call your geography teacher for an advice
Attend the closest EducationUSA advising center and ask your questions!
19
Is his name Pinky?
False
True
20
What are the different types of graduate degrees?
Masters & Doctorate
Bachelors & Associate
Bachelors & Masters
21
What are the different types of undergraduate degrees?
Masters & PhD
Associate & Masters
Associate & Bachelor
22
What are English language proficiency requirements?
Tests you take to ensure you know how to eat English muffins.
Tests you take before admission to ensure you know Math II.
Tests you take before admission to ensure you know the English language.
23
What is a Community College?
Government supported college, offers associate degrees.
Private college, offers only liberal arts and associate degree.
Government supported, offers only graduate degrees.
24
What’s the historical difference between colleges and universities?
Colleges: Certificate. Universities: only PhD
Colleges: Undergrad. Universities: Undergrad, Masters, PhD
Colleges: only associate degrees. Universities: Undergrad
25
Is it possible to obtain a bachelor's degree and a master's degree at the same time?
Who knows. May be?!
Yes- In a joint-degree program
No- It is impossible
