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Transitioning from High School to College

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

Benefits of Attending College

Why you should consider getting a college education:

  • Financial security
  • Competitive employment opportunities
  • Chances for advancement
  • Careers rather than jobs
  • Personal growth
  • Broadened perspectives
  • Motivation for life-long learning

Secondary gains:

  • Become an independent adult
  • Improve time management skills
  • Improve communication skills
  • Become assertive
  • And most importantly, you learn to manage your life more effectively

Placement Test Requirements

  • You must take the CUNY placement exam
    American College Testing (ACT)
    - Writing
    - Reading
    - Math
  • Regents Scores of 75 or above in English Regents and Math A or the Sequential 2/3
  • SAT Scores of 480 or above in Verbal and Math

Financial Aid

  • TAP
  • Pell
  • Student Loans
  • Grants
  • Scholarships
  • State agencies (VESID, CBVH, Readers Aid)
Learn more about Financial Aid

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Facilities at Hunter College

Office of AccessABILITY - Access & Technology Center

  • Adaptive Equipments & Soft ware (JAWS, Kurzweil, etc)
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  • ClearView Flex 17" LCD CCTV
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  • The ClassMate Reader
  • Sorenson VRS

Other Facilities

  • Health Services
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  • Career Development
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  • Exercise Room
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For more information please contact the Office of AccessABILITY

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