In high schools in the United States, students typically study English, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, and physical education.
While there are different laws and initiatives, American schools generally follow the US curriculum. This is a curriculum based on American Common Core State Standards for English Language, Arts, Math, History, Geography and Next Generation Science.
American curriculum consists of 13 years of education where students acquire education from pre-kindergarten all the way till twelfth grade with English language, arts, math, science and social studies are the compulsory subjects.
SAT/ACT - Standardized college entrance exams taken in high school. AP Exams - End-of-course exams for Advanced Placement classes, can earn college credit. State Tests - Standardized tests in math, reading, writing, science required by states during grades 3-8 and high school.
A college in the U.S.A. is not a high school or secondary school. College and university programs begin in the thirteenth year of school when a student is 17 or 18 years old or older. A two-year college offers an associate's degree, as well as certificates. A four-year college or university offers a bachelor's degree
minimum percentage required for USA after 12th is 65% and above for the humanities stream in class XII, and 70 - 80% and above for the Science/Commerce stream in class XII will be required. SAT or ACT scores (if not test-optional) may also be needed
- The College Board administers the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test), which is a college entrance exam. The College Board is a non-profit organization that develops and administers entrance exams and curricula for K-12 through post-secondary education.
minimum percentage required for USA after 12th is 65% and above for the humanities stream in class XII, and 70 - 80% and above for the Science/Commerce stream in class XII will be required. SAT or ACT scores (if not test-optional) may also be needed