HS Rules
True or False: High school is mandatory and usually free.
True
True or False: College is mandatory and usually free.
False. College is voluntary and expensive.
What does your HS year long schedule generally look like?
The school year is 36 weeks long; some classes extend over both semesters and some don't.
What does a college school year schedule generally look like?
The academic year is divided into two separate 15-week semesters, plus a week after each semester for exams.
What is the OSU mascots name?
Brutus Buckeye.
True or false: In HS your time and schedule is planned however you like it to be.
False. Your time is structured by others.
In college who manages your own time?
You are responsible for managing your time!
How many students are generally in HS classes?
Classes generally have no more than 35 students.
College classes generally have how many student in a class?
Classes may number 100 students or more to just a small handful of people depending on the class.
With is ODU's mascot?
Panther.
Who could you count on to remind you of your responsibilities and to guid you in setting priorities in HS?
You can count on parents and teachers to remind you of your responsibilities and to guide you in setting priorities.
Who could you count on to remind you of your responsibilities and to guid you in setting priorities in college?
You must balance your responsibilities and set priorities. You will face moral and ethical decisions you have never faced before.
In HS how much time do students typically have to spend studying or preparing for class outside of school per week?
You may study outside class as little as 0 to 2 hours a week, and this may be mostly last-minute test preparation.
In college you are expected to spend how much time studying and preparing for class on your own?
You need to study at least 2 to 3 hours outside of class for each hour in class.
What is the mascot for Miami University?
Swoop the RedHawk.
What does a typical HS schedule look like?
Each day you proceed from one class directly to another, spending 6 hours each day--30 hours a week--in class.
What does a typical college schedule look like?
You often have hours between classes; class times vary throughout the day and evening and you spend only 12 to 16 hours each week in class.
In HS, how many times are you expected to reread and go over classroom materials.
You seldom need to read anything more than once, and sometimes listening in class is enough.
In college, how often are you expected to review classroom materials?
You need to review class notes and text material regularly.
What is the mascot for BGSU?
Freddie and Frieda Falcon.
In HS who arranges the class schedule?
Not the student. Most of your classes are arranged for you.
Who usually arranges your schedule in college?
You arrange your own schedule in consultation with your adviser. Schedules tend to look lighter than they really are.
In HS classes, you are generally expected to do what type of assignments?
You are expected to read short assignments that are then discussed, and often re-taught, in class.
In college classes, your are usually assigned what type of work?
You are assigned substantial amounts of reading and writing which may not be directly addressed in class.
What year did OSU have President Obama speak at graduation?
2013 President Obama gave the commencement address (speech given to graduating students) because OSU had the largest amount of graduating students in the US at the time.
Currently University of Central Florida has the most (with 56,972 students), then Texas A&M University (with 53,065 students), then OSU taking the third highest place this year (with 52,517 students).