High School vs College

• GRADES

• Effort counts and classes are structured to reward a "good-faith effort."

• High School

• College

Answer explanation

College: Practices in growth mindset to develop perseverance and motivation

DECISION MAKING

Parents, teachers, and counselors help make decisions.

• High School

• College

Answer explanation

College: Students must rely on themselves to seek help and make decisions.

MOTIVATION

Students must be self-motivated to engage and excel.

• High School

• College

Answer explanation

High School: Parents and teachers provide motivation and incentives to complete work.

FREEDOM

• It is limited; parents/guardians are "go-to" in times of crisis.

• High School

• College

Answer explanation

College: More freedom; students accept responsibility for their own choices.

DISTRACTIONS

• More choices; students accept responsibility for their own decisions.

• High School

• College

Answer explanation

High School: The environment is controlled by parents and teachers.

VALUES AND JUDGEMENT

Students have the opportunity to grow and explore on their own terms.

• High School

• College

Answer explanation

High School: Influenced by parents, teachers, and peers.