University College Program

Colleges and Universities A-Z American University
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<p>I was accepted today into the University College Program at American today and I couldn’t find too much information on the program through their site, so I have a few questions.</p>

<p>How does one qualify for this program (Is it based on extracurricular activities)? My acceptance letter mentioned that my commitment to playing clarinet in high school is a primary reason why I am wanted at AU, so am I going to be required to play it there (My major is International Relations and I focused a few of my essays on band, but I’m not sure that I want to continue playing clarinet through college)? Is the academic level of the program a notch down from honors/ a notch above regular university work?</p>

<p>I’m still waiting on 3 more colleges, but AU has always been one of my top choices and this program just makes AU look better in my eyes in comparison to the other schools I’ve been accepted to.</p>

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<p>everything you need to know…</p>

<p><a href=“University College | American University, Washington, DC”>http://www.american.edu/provost/universitycollege/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>My son ( a recent AU graduate) did a UC on Economics --he loved the experience and made lasting friendships with the other students, and with the professor. </p>

<p>Having a resident TA really helps get students academically acclimated to college level work–the help you get easily extrapolates to your other courses as well.</p>

<p>It’s great having a ready-made study group–my son felt he learned so much more that way. It also seemed to help with his academic discipline–once you get the hang of studying for one course, it sort of carries over to the others.</p>

<p>Also, having the living /learning experience means an easy way to meet some students with interests similar to yours. If there is a club meeting or a lecture on campus that sounds interesting, sometimes it’s less terrifying to go the first time with a friend.</p>