Students planning to attend a four-year college or university should research the entrance requirements for the possible schools of their choice and make certain they are taking the correct high school subjects to meet these requirements. Some schools offer students an opportunity to combine college class work with work experience supervised through the college or university. These programs permit students to earn while they learn and gain experience. This plan usually increases the college course to five years. These schools are usually competitive.
Programs require four years, although some have been extended to five years.
The two-year, junior or community college offers two years of training beyond high school. They offer preparation to those seeking to enter as upperclassmen in a four-year college or university as well as career training. Students completing the normal two years of preparation will generally receive a certificate, a diploma, or an associate degree. Students considering this type of school should check the school's catalog for admission procedures and the test requirements.