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"Understanding higher education in the USA"
Which institutions lead to a wider range of programmes?
Universities
What freedom do students have when arriving in U.S unversities?
to explore their academic interests without specialising immediately.
What is given by teachers to be admited in ILS?
a letter of recommendation
Which students have to pay for ILS?
all of them
Who funds public universities?
the State
What do students benefit from when arriving in U.S universities?
a broad knowledge base
Which students receive a fiancial support?
students from low income families
What are all the things students have to pay for in ILS?
Tuition fees, housing, meals, books
What degree do students get at a Community College in 2 years?
An Associate's degree
What activities are an important factor in the application?
extracurricular
What do letters of recommendation help to understand?
the applicant's personality and abilities
What are the different on-campus jobs students can do to pay for their studies?
work at the library, the cafeteria, research centre, administrative offices
What is the highest university qualification? How long does it take to get it?
A Doctorate / PhD, it takes 3 to 6 years after a Mastzr's degree
Who is studying in America a great option for?
students who are unsure of their chosen career paths
What do students have to put in their personal essay?
who they are, what they have learned from their experiences, why they would be a good fit for the university
What is the difference between a scholarship and a loan?
A loan has to be repaid, not a scholarship
What does a Master's degree allow students to develop?
Who are U.S universities a better fit for?
students who have a broad range of academic interests and don't mind taking classes from lots of different subjects
What can make a real difference in being admitted in ILS?
determination, hard work, genuine passion
What are all the different ways of paying for ILS?
finacial aid, scholarship, grant, loans, student jobs, parents' savings