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Graduate Degrees
There are two major types of graduate degrees - the master's degree and the doctoral degree. This section explains the difference between the two and the requirements for each.
Academic Calendar
Different schools use different calendars, and sometimes the differences become confusing. This section explains the different calendars used.
Course Load and Grading Systems
The U.S. system of grading is rather consistent between schools, as is the system of determining what courses and how many a student enrolls in.
Types of Institutions
Colleges, Universities, and Institutes: There are definite differences between the three, but none is inferior to the others.
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