There are schools all across the world and believe it or not they're all very different. Hi, I'm Chelsea with Eduberty, and today I want to take a into the American higher education system.

The majority of schools in the United States are federally , which is why they are referred to as public schools. This means the students don't pay a like they would for a private primary or secondary school. However, other may apply, such as paying for lunch. Though a majority of public school funding comes from federal , local and state funding also play a large role in the success of the school and its district as a whole.

Private schools are a bit different. If you plan to go to a private school, you will have to pay a to go. Though private schools must also follow the same state as public schools, they are often more on certain educational values upheld in the school, such as religion.

States are typically able to make decisions about various education in public and private schools, such as certain classes students must take to education standards for . However, there are usually four subjects seen in every school, no matter what state you're in: history, science, math, and English.

Upon graduating from high school, students are a diploma. Along with this diploma, if students plan to , most colleges will expect either an SAT or ACT test score to determine your for the university. These tests are important, and many students find themselves taking or watching to prepare for the exam. If you want to hear from our team, you should check out our SAT study tips video, which you will be able to find a link to in our description.

Whether you take the SAT or ACT test will usually depend on what location of the country you are in, as many coastal schools participate in SAT tests while Midwest students take the ACT. It doesn't really matter which test you take, as long as you meet the for that test, which are determined by what college you apply for.

Unlike public secondary schools, public colleges will still require students to pay . This may include fees for living on campus, classes, technology, and more. Students may be advised to pick their college based on the type of they want, such as a four-year or two-year degree. Though not all jobs need higher levels of education, some students choose to get an while also in pursuit of their at a four-year university.

So why even get degrees? Because some jobs certain types of degrees, such as a TV reporter needing a journalism degree, or a teacher needing a degree in education. Think of it like keys to enter through a locked door — as you your degree, you may have more in the working world. In the U.S., the highest level of degree you can obtain is a , which can take several years of schooling. But as you attain this higher education, you may be able to receive more compensation in your day-to-day job.