| Highly structured |
More flexible |
| Dependence |
Independence |
| Less demanding courses |
Demanding courses |
| Student is a child & parents are held responsible |
Student is an adult and is held responsible for actions |
| Grades given to parents who have access to records |
Grades available only to student (unless student signs FERPA) |
| Classes are for entire academic year |
Classes are only for a semester
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| Four grading periods for each class |
One grading period for entire semester |
| Teacher calls parents for conference |
Professor has no interaction with parents |
| Teacher seeks out student to help them |
Student should take initiative to seek extra help |
| Guidance Counselor meets with student |
Academic adviser meets with student |
| Guidance Counselor/Teacher meets with parents and student |
Academic adviser/professor meets with student only |
| Daily lectures/classroom activities |
Classes are held two or three times a week
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| Tests given weekly/biweekly |
Tests given less frequently |
| Collaborative work is generally not encouraged |
Collaborative work is necessary part of many classes |
| Education is generally free |
Tuition & books cost is paid by student & parents.
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| School creates social, cultural activities to enhance students' education |
Student must seek out organizations and activities of interest |
| Student can remain in school despite poor academic performance |
Student can be dropped from college after one semester for poor academic performance |
| Student can be suspended for disobeying rules and regulations |
Student can be dismissed from college for disregarding rules and regulations |