Get to Know the American Academic System
July 30, 2013 RSS Feed Print
International students should take time to adjust to the standard grading and testing systems at universities in the U.S.
The adjustment to new classes and grading systems can sometimes be a confusing process for international students. Most countries have very different educational and grading systems, which can be unsettling for students new to the U.S.
Here's a basic breakdown of some of the key components of the American academic system so incoming international students know what to expect when arriving at a U.S. college.
In order to progress through each year of college, students will be required to pass a certain number of classes. Although assignments will often be graded with the universal letter system of A, B, C, etc., most American colleges will express your cumulative grade as a grade point