There are an overwhelming number of colleges and universities that you can apply to when you’re coming out of high school so finding the right school can be a little like finding a needle in a haystack. A big part of finding the right school is understanding the admissions process, here are the answers to some common College admission FAQs to help you understand the process.
Q: What’s the difference between a college and a university?
A: The two terms are often used interchangeable but there are some big differences, first of all Colleges will only offer undergraduate degrees whereas a University allows you to continue on in a Master’s or PhD program.
Q: What is the age limit to attend U.S. universities?
A: Most students are typically 17 years or older, but for most schools the requirement is based on your high school diploma. If you complete high school before the age of 17 (good for you!) you will be allowed to attend college or university.
Q: What’s the difference between undergraduate and graduate degrees?
A: Undergraduate degrees are those that immediately follow high school and you can either do a 2 year associate degree or a 4 year bachelor degree. After you finish your bachelor degree you can follow on a get your masters or doctoral degree in your chosen major.
Q: What is distance education?
A: Distance education means you are not on the campus while learning your course materials. Classes are either held online or you complete the work on your own time and at your own pace. Many students opt for distance education because the cost is lower or the schedule works better for them.
Q: What is a community college?
A: Community colleges only provide the first two years of an undergraduate degree program, often many of them will offer classes in the “trades” that are unavailable at colleges and universities.
Q: Why would I go to community college?
A: They are often cheaper, they have easier admission policies so if your marks were not as good in high school as they could have been, spending two years in community college gives you time to improve. They are closely tied to state schools making the transfer process much easier and you can take many of the courses you will need to complete your undergraduate degree.
Q: How do I transfer from community college to a university?
A: The transfer process will vary from school to school so check with the university you wish to attend and find out the requirements to transfer.
These are the most frequently asked questions that college and university admissions department get asked, if you still have questions that were not answered here please don’t hesitate to contact us for the answers.