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there are more noticeable differences between those experiences and college.
Differences between High School and College
Grades
Learning
Why You Need to Know the
Difference
High School
College
Grades are made up of
frequent tests and
homework, and you may be
able to bring up a low initial
grade by completing smaller
assignments and bonuses.
Grades are often made up
of fewer assignments,
and initial low grades may
keep you from earning
high course grades at the
end of the semester.
You will need to be prepared to
earn high grades on all
assignments because you may
not have the opportunity to
make up for lost ground.
Learning is often done in
class with the teacher
guiding the process, offering
multiple ways to learn
material and frequent
quizzes to ensure that
learning is occurring.
Learning happens mostly
outside of class and on
your own. Faculty are
responsible for assigning
material and covering the
most essential ideas; you
are responsible for
tracking and monitoring
your learning progress.
You will need to practice
effective learning strategies on
your own to ensure that you are
mastering material at the
appropriate pace.
Table 1.2
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1.3 • College Culture and Expectations
Getting
Help
Tests
and
Exams
High School
College
Your teachers, parents, and a
counselor are responsible for
identifying your need for
help and for creating a plan
for you to get help with
coursework if you need it.
Extra assistance is usually
reserved for students who
have an official diagnosis or
need.
You will most likely need
help to complete all your
courses successfully even
if you did not need extra
help in high school. You
will be responsible for
identifying that you need
it, accessing the
resources, and using
them.
Tests cover small amounts of
Tests are fewer and cover