Re: CHAT: R: Re: CHAT: University Advice (was Re: A bit of advice)

Mangiat wrote:
>
> Er... I know I'm only a peripheric guy from Southern Europe and that the
> thread is already going on, but could you please explain me what the heck do
> all those initaials mean? Since I'm in the 4th year of High School from this
> week and I'll have to choose my University in the next 18-20 months, I'd be
> interested at least to understand what you're saying (the only thing I know
> is the meaning of BA and BS). Anyway here in Italy we can't get a degree in
> Linguistics : ( You can get a degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures +
> specialization in Glottology, AFAIK.
>
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"SAT" is Standardized Achievement Test, I think. It's the standardized
college entry exam in U.S. Universities.

AP is Advanced Placement, IIRC. I only know that because some of my
American friends are taking AP courses. Basically, it's a way of getting
college credits while still in High School.

Any others? I'll try to help if I can.

I find it odd that there would be *NO* universities in Italy with a
Linguistics program. Keep lookin'.

--
Robert