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Education in America Why American education can product so many Nobelists while China can not? But I have a question why China can have a lot of wonder children at the beginning of the education and at last the wonder children become common people who can not create some breakthroughs in any field. So in the following, I want to talk something about American education. American teachers and students alike enjoy their summer vacation. But dont let the humor fool you: Education is a major part of American culture. Schools do more than just fill students heads education in elementary school. Most youngsters enter first grade at around six yea with knowledge. They pass on culture, traditions and values. American children start their education in elementary school. Most youngsters enter first grade at around six years of age. Children can prepare for this step by attending preschool and kindergarten from ages three to five. Young learners finish elementary school in fifth or sixth grade. From there, students go on to junior high school until eighth or ninth grade. Americans complete their required education in high school. They graduate and receive a diploma after twelfth grade. Beyond high school, Americans have many chances for further education. In contrast to other countries, the U.S. has no national college entrance exam. Instead, private companies give exams to students. Universities decide which tests students must take. In addition to test scores, university officials also consider applicants high school grades and other activities. Universities give scholarships and financial aid to help many who cannot afford the high tuition costs. Students with less academic goals may enroll in vocational schools or community colleges. Before the 1850s, the United States had a number of small colleges, most of them dating from colonial days. They were small, church connected institutions whose primary concern was to shape the moral character of their students. Throughou