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 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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...