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In the U.S., the majority of graduates choose to enter the workforce after leaving college, with only a small percentage continuing on to pursue master's or doctoral degrees. A master's degree generally offers a more in-depth education than a bachelor's degree, focusing on a specific discipline or theory within a university department, often seen as an extension of a bachelor's degree. In addition to deepening existing academic foundations, in the U.S., some professional fields require a bachelor's degree before applying, such as law school and medical school. The purpose of a doctoral degree is to cultivate scholars and university faculty, so at the doctoral level, schools place greater emphasis on students' academic cultivation. Furthermore, in the U.S., a master's degree is not always a prerequisite for a doctoral application. If students aspire to delve deeper into academic research, they can participate in research projects or work as research assistants during their bachelor's studies to demonstrate their passion and capabilities for academic research.

The education system in the United States is similar to that of the Philippines. School education starts from elementary school, continues through junior high school and high school before transitioning to college, with the only difference being in the grade levels. In the U.S., elementary school is five years, junior high school (middle school) is three years, and high school requires four years to graduate. However, at the college level, both the U.S. and Philippines follow a four-year system, so Filipino students studying for a bachelor's or master's degree will not encounter significant differences in academic progression.

In the United States, university/graduate school applications are different from those in the Philippines. In addition to academic performance and standardized tests (GRE/GMAT, TOEFL/IELTS), U.S. universities also place significant emphasis on students' extracurricular activities, internship/work experience, and all application materials. Therefore, in the application process, Self-Help Home recommends that applicants should plan their schedules early, prepare all required application materials for each application, ensure that progress aligns with the application timeline, in order to increase the chances of being accepted to their ideal schools.