Correct the statements.

1. Higher education began in the United States in 1600, when Yale College was founded.

2. Oxford and Cambridge are the oldest and the most famous American higher educational institutions.

3. Nowadays there are about 100 colleges and universities in the US.

4. If a student is offered a loan, he shouldn't repay it after he has left the college.

5. The University of California has 5 campuses.

6. In the USA the lecture method is combined with laboratory works.

7. There are 2 ways to get higher education in the USA: universities and colleges.

8. A distinctive feature of American University is its 3 levels – undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate school education.

9. Depending upon the type of school and program, annual graduate program tuition can vary from $1, 000 to as high as $4, 000.

10. Applicants are chosen only on the basis of their personal qualities.

11. There are 7 final examinations at each college and university.

10. The purpose of studying at the university is to get some degree. As it is known a distinctive feature of American University is its 2 levels – the separation of undergraduate from graduate education. Each level has its own system of degrees. Complete the chart with information about the degrees on each level.

1. Comment on the entrance standard and admission policies at the universities.

2. Speak about the average annual graduate program tuition and 'activities fees'.

3. Dwell on a financial assistance that is given to the students. Should they repay it? What is awarded to needy students? What is a scholarship?

4. Explain the functions of the university administration: the president, deans, the chairman, graduate assistants.

5. Speak about such a distinctive feature of American University as its 2 levels.

6. Prove that the system of higher education in the United States is complex.

7. Name the most famous American higher educational institutions.