35.SECTION C – READINGI . R E AD T H E FO L L O W ING PA S S AG E...

30. 35.Section C – readingI . R e ad t h e fo l l o w ing pa s s ag e , and t h e n c hoo s e t h e b es t an s w e r f r om A , B , C or D . Accreditation is a system for setting national standards of quality in education. TheUnited States is unique in the world because its accreditation is not administered by thegovernment, but rather by committees of educators and private agencies like the MiddleState Association of Colleges and Secondary School and the Society of Engineers.Before registering to study in any education institution in the United States, a student shouldmake certain that the institution is accredited in order to assure that the school has arecognized standard of organization, instruction, and financial support. Foreign students should beparticularlycareful to check an institution’s accreditation because other government or future employers maynot recognize a degree earned from a school that has not received accreditation.If a college is accredited, catalogs and brochures will usually indicate the accreditation status.If you are not sure about a certain school, don’t hesitate to check its reputation with an education officer at the nearest US embassy.