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The universities are usually divided into state (or public) and private. The main difference
between the two is a financial one. Private universities have very limited financial help from
the State authorities.
There are four categories of higher educational establishments in the USA. Technical
institutions offer two or three year courses. They prepare students for employment in
different technical specialties.
Junior colleges provide two-year courses. They help the students to prepare for the further
education at the universities.
Art colleges, state and independent colleges award the Bachelor’s degree and sometimes
the Master’s degree in technology, art and teaching.
Universities award all degrees. Often they offer postgraduate courses for the highest
degree – the Doctor’s degree.
a specialty – специальность
to offer – предлагать
to provide – обеспечивать
to prepare – готовить
to award – присуждать
специальностям.
Second, it is a high school report. It includes a school-leaving certificate with the list of all
courses taken and all grades received, with courses failed and repeated, test results (SAT,
ACT and Achievement test) and general assessment of the applicant’s character such as
motivation, creativity, self-discipline, leadership, self-confidence and warmth of personality.
Fourth, personal commentary such as hobbies, special awards and prizes, work and travel
experience, career goals and the reasons for the choice of this university.
SAT – the Scholastic Aptitude Test is taken in maths and verbal activity.
ACT – the American College Testing is taken in social and natural studies.
Achievement Test – special tests in a discipline required by some colleges for admission.
to require – требовать
1. When does the person have the right to study at the university?