EDUCATION SYSTEM IN AMERICA

In this paper the author will provide information about the American education system which offers many options for international students. When you start the search, students can be confused in choosing the university that will be addressed, what programs are selected, as well as the location where desired. Therefore, it is important to know the education system in America. Understanding of this system will help you to narrow down the choices of study and develop a plan of study.
Structure of American Education 

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

To continue to pursue higher education, American students entering primary and secondary schools within 12 years. These years are referred to as grade (grade) 1 to 12 Around the age of 6 years, children of US start of primary school, which is referred to as "elementary school (primary school)." They entered the primary school for five or six years and then followed by a secondary school.
Secondary school consists of two programs: The first program is the "middle school (high school)" or "junior high school (junior high school)" and the second program is "high school (high school)." Students get a diploma or a certificate after graduating from high school. After graduating high school (grade 12), students US can proceed to college (2-year college) or university. College or university known as "higher education (higher education)." 

SYSTEM ASSESSMENT

As American students, you also need to submit academic transcripts as part of the registration for admission to the university or college. Qualified academic transcript is an official statement from your academic value. In the United States, including academic transcript "grade (value)" and "Grade Point Average (GPA) / Index Point Average (GPA), which is a measure of your academic achievement. Subjects usually assessed using a percentage, which will be converted into the assessment letters.
Grading system and GPA in the U.S. can be confusing, especially for international students. Interpretation of assessment has many variations. For example, two students who entered a different school to send their transcripts to the same university. They both have a 3.5 GPA, but first enter the high school students were mediocre, while the second student enters an outstanding school. University can interpret them differently GPA because both schools have dramatic differences in standards.
Therefore, there are some important things to keep in mind:

•        You should look for information about AS assessment commensurate with the last level of education you have completed in your home country.

•        Give more attention to admission requirements of each university and college, as well as individual graduate programs, which may have different requirements from the university.

•        Face to face regularly with a counselor or educational advisor to determine whether you meet all the requirements.

Educational advisor or counselor can provide guidance to decide whether you should spend the extra time to one or two years in preparation for college or university admission US in meeting the requirements to enter university in their home country, some government agencies and companies are not familiar with the United States education

 

ACADEMIC YEAR

Calendar classes usually begin in August or September and continued until May or June. Most of the new students start in the fall, so the international students should also start at the same time. The beginning of the lecture, is a moment of fun for students. Is a moment where you will find new friends, which are all still in the adjustment to a new phase of their academic life. Most of the eyes lectures designed for students to be taken in sequence, starting from the fall and then continued throughout the year.

The academic year consists of two parts called as "half." (some universities use a three-term calendar known as the "trimester"). Some are using the quarter system of four terms, including summer session options. Basically, you do not count the summer session, the academic year consists of two semesters or three quarters term. 

U.S. HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM : LEVEL OF EDUCATION

FIRST LEVEL: UNDERGRADUATE (S1)

Students who enter college or university and earn a bachelor degree (S1), was educated at the undergraduate level. It takes an average of four years to obtain a bachelor's degree. You can start an education to pursue a bachelor's degree at a community college (2-year college) or at a university or college bermasa 4-year study.

In the first two years, you will be required to take classes in different subjects, which is known as the prerequisite subjects: literature, science, social science, art, history, and so forth. It will help you in getting knowledge in general, as a basis to specialize in more specific areas of study. 

SECOND LEVEL: GRADUATE (POSTGRADUATE) TO PURSUE A MASTER'S DEGREE (S2)

Currently, college or university with a bachelor's degree graduates should think seriously about graduate school to enter specific professions or to improve their career. This title is usually mandatory for higher positions in library science, mechanical engineering, behavioral health (behavioral health) and education.

Furthermore, international students from some countries are only allowed to study abroad in the graduate level. You should investigate the credentials needs to get a job in your home country before applying to university postgraduate (S3) in the United States

 

THIRD LEVEL: GRADUATE (POSTGRADUATE) TO PURSUE A DOCTORATE DEGREE (DOCTORAL / S3)

Attainment of a master's degree is the first step to obtaining a PhD (doctorate). In some universities, students can enter the doctoral level without obtaining a master's degree. PhD degree can be obtained within three years or more. For international students, it could take five or six years.
In the first two years, the majority of doctoral candidates to register for classes and seminars. At least for one year spent on research and write a thesis or dissertation is composed of views, plans, or studies that have not been publishe