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USA - Land of Opportunities

USA

You have read about the U.S.A. every day in the news, watched Hollywood films, listened to U.S. songs and music videos and talked to people from the U.S.A. Only by living in the U.S.A. can you truly become fluent in English and gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of U.S. culture.

For any international student, the U.S.A. has a lot to offer: the most prestigious, top ranked education anywhere in the world, eclectic cities and beautiful natural parks, artistic, cultural, political and athletic events, and a very multicultural population.

Why USA?

The USA has dominated the minds of prospective international students for decades, with its combination of prestigious universities, high quality academic provision, attractive financial aid and scholarship packages and the opportunity to work and study simultaneously.

With the recent publication of the THE-QS World University Rankings confirming 30 of the top 50 universities in the world today being located in the USA, much of the reason for the renewed interest in studying in the US can be attributed to the undoubted quality of the institutions there. US qualifications are recognized the world over and are regarded as being extremely mobile if a graduate of a US institution returns home, or secures a job in another country, the level of work their degree represents can be a real advantage to them.

Studying in the U.S.A. will exhilarate you. It will change the landscape of your life permanently. We guarantee that you will return home changed: more confident, more open and knowledgeable, a citizen of the world with a much broader perspective! While studying in the U.S.A., you will be exposed to some of the most up-to-date developments in technology. The U.S.A. is the leader in many areas of technology. You may be fortunate enough to meet, and even study, with the leading scholars in your chosen field. Why not study with the best?.

Invest in Yourself! Financing your U.S. Education

You are probably a little bit worried about how you will pay for your studies in the U.S.A. Don't let this ruin the exciting plans you have made. With a little planning, you will come out ahead. Plus, the money isn't all going towards boring lab fees and library late book charges!

You are going to be having fun and spending money on things like ski trips and nights out on the town, eating sushi with your new friends! Make an accurate estimate for overall cost of your study in the U.S.A., and create an accurate budget. There will be many components to your budget that you need to take into account.

To finance your U.S. education, you will have to rely on financial aid packages, which include grants, scholarships, loans, research assistantships (RA), teaching assistantships (TA) and work/study options. Make time to research the funding opportunities available to you.

Applying for admission

Each U.S. college or university sets its own admission standards and decides which applicants meet those standards. You must apply separately to each college or university. U.S. colleges and universities usually base their admissions decisions on a student’s academic record and applicable test scores, such as TOEFL or the SAT. If you are applying for graduate schools, additional exam scores, such as the GRE or GMAT, will be required.

Most applications will request the following information:

Personal information - Include your name, age, address, family background, birthplace, citizenship, and so on.
Activities - Make a list of club memberships, awards earned, team sports experience, or leadership roles you have held.
Education plan - Write a short essay explaining why you want to attend this school, what course of study you want to pursue, your career goals, and research plans.
Essay - Some schools require a personal essay on a topic of your choosing.
Letters of recommendation - The application form will include several blank pages on which to provide letters of recommendation. Ask several of your teachers to compose and mail these letters directly to the Admissions Office of each school you choose.

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