Master of Science Degrees in the US: A Guide for International Students
If you’re a STEM graduate planning to pursue a Master of Science degree in the United States, you know it’s a huge commitment and getting into a program can be challenging. This guide will...
Ultimate Guide to the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
Suppose you already have an undergraduate degree and have set your sights on a Master of Business Administration (MBA). In that case, you will want to stand out from other applicants applying for the...
How to Find Your Perfect U.S. University
One of the best aspects of the American higher education system is the numerous excellent school options, ranging from community colleges to career schools to private liberal arts colleges to large public universities. Other...
How to write a great college admissions essay
How to Write a College Admissions Essay A stellar college admissions essay is what separates accepted from rejected students. It may not seem like a high priority after you’ve worked so hard on grades...
What Are the Top Universities in the USA for International Students?
A New Ranking Based on What Matters to YOU! Choosing which of the best universities in the USA to attend can seem overwhelming. There are so many rankings to choose from—all based on what’s...
Advantages of a USA Education
Pros for getting into college in the USA According to the Institute of International Education, almost 1.1 million international students from more than 200 countries studied in the USA in the 2017-2018 school year....
How to Get the Right Advice
It’s overwhelming to think about all the pieces of the puzzle that have to fit together in order to become an international student in the USA. You have to complete all the requirements to...
Calendar and Checklist
The following calendar and checklist will help you with your college admissions planning. You’ll be glad you planned ahead, because the whole process can take approximately two years, or 24 months, before you step...
Choosing a School
Like any important decision, you need as much information as possible in order to choose which schools to apply to. Though you may have a dream school, there’s no guarantee that you’ll be accepted...
Credential Evaluation Services
The requirements to get into college in the USA are varied but often share a few key elements. Among the many boxes you have to check before you even send in an application is...
Admission Requirements
American colleges are hard to get into for a reason: they have high standards. Though every university has different admission requirements, most of the more than 4,000 public, private, and for-profit schools in the...
Entrance Exams Required to Study an MS or MBA in the USA
Most undergraduate and graduate programs require standardized testing as part of their application processes. Graduate school programs require testing as part of the application process, and these differ based on the program or degree....
Admissions Testing
Most undergraduate and graduate programs require standardized testing as part of their application process. The American stereotype is true: the SAT is a big deal in high school. Many four-year universities require applicants to...
Picking the Right Application
As you start gathering the many materials you’ll need as part of the application process, you’ll notice that there are several ways you can physically send everything to schools. (And no, it’s probably not...
Preparing the Application
You’ve researched and written pro and con lists and read advice columns and now you’ve finally decided that you want to be an international student in the USA. Yet you’re still wondering, “How do...
Calculating Your GPA
If you’re applying to a top university in the USA, you’ve probably been asked for your Grade Point Average (GPA). It’s a standard feature on most school application forms, as well as financial aid...
What’s Next?
You’ve received your college acceptance letter and are excited for new experiences. And you’ll have an amazing time! Despite American stereotypes, you’ll learn more than just how to get into college parties. But you...