HOW IS APPLYING TO COLLEGE IN YOUR COUNTRY?

 The question “How is applying to college in your country?” means what is the process like for students who want to study at a university or college where you live.

When people apply to college, they usually fill out forms, send documents, take exams, or write essays to show why they want to study there. The process can be easy, difficult, or competitive, depending on the country.

This topic helps you talk about education, the future, and personal experiences using present simple, present continuous, past simple, and future forms (will and going to).

Examples:

• How is applying to college in your country?

• In my country, students must take an entrance exam.

• Many people apply to several universities.

• I’m going to apply to college next year.

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🧩 GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple

We use present simple to talk about general facts or routines.

Examples:

• Students apply to college after high school.

• Most people study for entrance exams.

• It takes a few months to get the results.

Negative:

• Some students don’t apply to college immediately.

• We don’t have interviews for admission.

Questions:

• How do students apply to college?

• Do you need an exam to enter college?

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2. Present Continuous

We use present continuous to talk about actions happening now or around now.

Examples:

• I’m applying to three colleges this month.

• Many students are preparing for exams right now.

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3. Future with “Will” and “Going to”

We use will for predictions and going to for plans.

Examples:

• I will study medicine at the university.

• She’s going to apply to a college abroad.

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4. Modal Verbs (Can / Should / Must)

Examples:

• You can apply online.

• You should prepare your documents early.

• Students must send their grades.

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🧠 VOCABULARY (10 words)

1. Apply – to ask officially for something, like a job or college place.

2. Application – a form or request to join a school or program.

3. College – a place for higher education after high school.

4. Exam – a test to show your knowledge or skills.

5. Admission – the process of being accepted to a school or program.

6. Documents – papers with information, like certificates or ID.

7. Interview – a meeting to discuss if you are a good student for the college.

8. Deadline – the last date to send something.

9. Scholarship – money given to a student to help pay for studies.

10. Degree – a qualification you get after finishing college.

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• How is applying to college in your country?

• Students must take an entrance exam.

• You can apply online.

• I’m going to study abroad.

• I sent my application last week.

• He didn’t get accepted, but he will try again.

• We should prepare early for the exam.

• I want to get a scholarship.

• My friend is waiting for her results.

• College life is very exciting!

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🗣️ SENTENCES

Positive:

• Applying to college is not very difficult in my country.

• Students send their applications online.

• I’m going to apply next month.

Negative:

• Some students don’t have enough money for college.

• We don’t take interviews in my country.

• I didn’t apply last year.

Questions:

• How is applying to college in your country?

• Do students need an exam?

• Are you applying this year?

• Will you study abroad?

Answers:

• It’s a long process, but not too hard.

• Yes, students must take a test.

• I’m applying this month.

• No, I will study in my city.

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🎭 CONVERSATION

Mia: Hey, Alex! Are you applying to college this year?
Alex: Yes, I am. I’m sending my documents this week.
Mia: That’s great! How is applying to college in your country?
Alex: It’s not too difficult. You just need your school grades, an essay, and an interview.
Mia: Oh, interesting. In my country, students must take a big exam.
Alex: Really? We don’t have that. But I think exams are a good way to test knowledge.
Mia: Maybe! I’m going to apply to a college abroad next year.
Alex: That’s awesome! Good luck with your application.

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📖 READING

Applying to College: Different Around the World

Applying to college is an important step for many students. In some countries, like Japan or South Korea, students must take a very difficult entrance exam. These exams decide which college they can enter.

In other countries, like the United States, students send their grades, essays, and letters of recommendation. Some colleges also ask for interviews.

In countries such as Germany or France, students usually apply online. They may need to show their final school certificates and language exams.

Each country has a different system, but the goal is always the same: to give students the chance to study what they love.

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Questions

1. What do students in Japan and South Korea need to do to enter college?

2. What do American students send when they apply?

3. How do students in Germany or France apply?

4. What is the goal of the college application process?

5. Do all countries have the same system?

Answers

1. They must take a difficult entrance exam.

2. They send grades, essays, and letters of recommendation.

3. They apply online and show their certificates.

4. The goal is to give students the chance to study what they love.

5. No, each country has a different system.