Differences To Expect
Class Time
| High School | College |
| Maximum of 30 hours per week, and 36 weeks per year | 12 hours per week, and 28 weeks per year |
| Total of 1,080 hours per year | Total of 336 hours per year |
Class Size
| High School | College |
| 20-30 students per classroom | Varies greatly |
Study Time
| High School | College |
| What ever it takes to do your homework. 1-2 hours per day | Usually 2 hours of study for 1 hour of class, or 3-4 hours per day |
Teachers vs. Professors
| High School | College |
| Weekly, at the end of a chapter (frequent quizzes) | 2-4 tests per semester (i.e. – at the end of a four chapter unit, on the Tuesday after Columbus Day) |
Tests
| High School | College |
| Teachers check notebooks, and homework assignments | Professors seldom check homework or monitor daily work |
| Teachers usually lecture from textbooks and often use blackboards and worksheets | Professors lecture nonstop & require library research |
Grading System
| High School | College |
| Satisfactory academic standing requires a grade of D or above | Satisfactory academic standing requires a grade of C or above |
| Performance evaluations may be subjective, based on level of effort or improvement | Performance evaluations are based on mastery of course content |
Responsibility and Freedom
| High School | College |
| Time is more structured | You must manage your own time and personal freedom |
| Limits are set by parents, teachers, and other adults | Self-reliance means being in charge and responsible for your own actions |