I’m an international student planning to apply to colleges in the US, and I always get confused with the terms - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior. What order do these go in and which year of study does each term correspond to? Could someone explain? Thank you!
Sure, I'd be happy to clarify this for you! The terms Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior are used to designate the four years of undergraduate education in the U.S. Here's what each term represents:
- Freshman: This is typically the term used for students in their first year of undergraduate study. If you're coming straight from high school, this would be considered your first year of college.
- Sophomore: This term is used for students in their second year of undergraduate study.
- Junior: This is used to designate a student's third year of study at the undergraduate level.
- Senior: This is the final year of an undergraduate degree, the fourth year.
So, if you're visualizing it, the order would be Freshman -> Sophomore -> Junior -> Senior. Remember, this terminology applies to an undergraduate degree usually expected to be completed in four years. If your undergraduate program is longer or shorter, the terms may be applied differently. Hope this clears up any confusion!
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