In the context of American universities admission policies what is the meaning of "Advanced Standing Admission
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Advanced Standing Admission \nThe practice of placing a student in a course based on previous achievement levels, e.g., study at an another institution, by challenge examination,Advanced Placement (AP) or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examination results. \n\nAP is looked upon as a rigorous program and credit is granted for a majors-level course. CLEP is designed for "non-traditional" students to show what they've learned out in the world (for example, in the military) and is used to grant credit for a non-majors course.
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ADVANCED IS MOST OFFTEN AN AP COURSE MEANING THAT THE TEACHER IS PREPAREING YOU TO TAKE THE AP TEST, WHICH CAN AT SOME COLLEGES BE TAKEN AS COLLEGE CREDIT IF YOU PASS THE EXAM.  I RECCOMEND TO MY STUDENTS TO TAKE THE AP CLASS BECAUSE WITH THE SAME AMOUNT OF WORK YOU GET MORE WHEN APPLYING TO COLLEGE.\n\nHONORS MOST OFTEN MEANS A CLASS THAT IS TAUGHT AT THE AP LEVEL WITH NO INTENTION OF TAKING THE TEST.  BASICALLY A TOUGH CLASS WITH NO MAJOR TEST AT THE END.  BUT IT STILL LOOKS GOOD ON YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS.
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Some Dude is correct.  The exception is Asians.  When considering applicants for university admissions, several points are *deducted* from Asians' scores -- only because they're Asian!  Yet, many more times that number of points are ADDED to black applicants -- only because they're black!\n\nExcept for Asians, minorities are often favored, even at the expense of others.
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it depeends in your school.\nbut it may be equivalent to an A, or it may stay the same but is just regarded as higher than an A than in a regular class--for colleges
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Okay, thanks for sharing. UC applications are unimpressed by academics nowadays. They get too many kids with 5 AP classes passed with all 5's and 4.5 GPA. They want people who worked with homeless people or wasted their time with some other non-profit. Good luck getting into Berkeley, LA, SD, Davis, or SB. They overimpacted those this year and will take a lot less students.
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it's about a C/C+ GPA.\n\nA is 4.0\n\nB is 3.0\n\nC is 2.0\n\nD is 1.0\n\nunless you are taking Honors or Advanced Placement (weighted) classes - then you can add one point to each of the grades I gave you.
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It is called being exempt from an exam.If you have good \nenough grades you can be exempted from the final exam.
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They care less about grades. devote yourself to something you love and maintain balance in your life. If you have exceptional skill, attitude and charism you'll easily be accepted. It's not about grades, its about applicability in that level.
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(m)\n\nAliens who are members of the professions holding advanced degrees or aliens of exceptional ability (EB2)- \n\nFor aliens who are members of the professions holding advanced degrees or their equivalent or who because of their exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business, will substantially benefit prospectively the national economy, cultural or educational interests, or welfare of the United States, and whose services are sought by a United States employer.\n\nThe Attorney General may waive the job offer requirement for certain aliens when it is in the national interest to do so.  Unless this National Interest Waiver is granted, an LC is required.
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'To acquire a thorough and advanced knowledge in _____ subject, which is still relatively new plus unavailable in my homeland - and to put it to good use, for the benefit of my country.'\n...This would be easily understood as mere verbal hogwash - as you are probably hoping to settle in the country where you seek to study ! \nBut it will at least give the University authorities a legitimate reason to select you - as you have expressed a wish to RETURN to your homeland, on completing your course !
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It means that they attend a school which goes through those grades.  For instance, an Elementary school is K-5 (Kindergarten throught 5th grade).\n\nThe term "K-12" is used to represent a persons general education (everything up to college).
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Often this means classes to prepare you for the college entrance examinations (SAT tests).\n\nAnother meaning: Your high school may have a "college prep" track of courses for students (English all the way through high school, chemistry and physics, math through calculus) which prepares those on that track for college.
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That's excellent just as long as you get ALL A's next semester it will continue to rise. Try to aim for a 3.5. Most colleges like a 3.0 or better. Highly selective like a 3.5 close to a 4.0. The maximum is over a 4.0 because AP classes are weighed more. A friend of mine currently as a 4.5 w/ all A's and some AP classes.
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You can apply, however you'll need EXCEEDINGLY high grades to get it.
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GRE- Graduate Record Examination. This is the test you need to pass if you want to go to graduate school. Although, some majors (law, medicine, business) have specialized graduate entrance school exams, this is the general test that you take if you're not going into a specialized area. \n\nSAT- Scholastic Aptitude Test. This is the college entrance exams. It's important because it can determine which schools will except you. Many schools have a predetermined score that applicants must score as a minimum in order to gain admission. The other option is the ACT but many schools still require the SAT.\n\nTOEFL- Test of English as a Foreign Language. This test is required of any international student seeking to gain admission to a U.S. university. It tests a students ability to speak and understand written and spoken English. If an International student can not pass this test, it is unlikely that he will be admitted to the university.
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You are probably thinking of Affirmative Action:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affirmative_action_in_the_United_States
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The College Board might have it.  They are the administrator of the SAT.  If depends on their retention policy.