Do you want to study at an American university, but think that you will not apply? It's not as hard as it sounds

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

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Graduates of foreign universities always remain desirable candidates for employment - both in their own country and in any corner of the world. Together with we will tell you how to choose a study program in the USA, apply for a scholarship and prepare documents.

Why go to study in the USA

Professional perspectives

American education aims to enable a person to work in the international community. Having received your education in the USA, you can become a specialist who is in demand in Russia, Europe and Asia.

Interactive learning style

American universities are characterized by a specific learning style. It implies closer interaction between the student and the teacher, as well as significant independence of the student in choosing an educational program.

Unique life experience

It is worth going to study in America at least in order to gain experience of living in another country, develop the ability to adapt in a foreign culture, develop flexibility of thinking, and strengthen knowledge of the English language. Education abroad develops independence, courage, openness in communication.

Business and friendly relations

The USA is a huge fusion of cultures, to which representatives from different countries of the world contribute. During your studies, you will be able to communicate with interesting people, find friends and like-minded people, and acquire useful business and friendly relations.

Assistance with admission

It may seem that education in the United States is available only to a few, but in reality it is not. More than one million international students are already studying at American universities, of which more than five thousand students are from Russia. Provides information assistance to applicants.

The center has several programs to help you prepare for self-admission, including an online course. There are two versions of the course: 120 Credits Undergraduate for students and their parents and 120 Credits Graduate for students and professionals.

And the center also conducts various activities designed to help applicants with admission. The current schedule is on the website. There are also answers to frequently asked questions.

How to choose a university and study program

For schoolchildren

There are more than 4,500 accredited universities in the United States, and quality education can be obtained in almost all of them. You should not rely on ratings - they will always be more or less arbitrary, since there is simply no official system for assessing higher education institutions in the United States.

For admission, look for an institution that suits your academic, financial and personal requirements. Before applying, explore as many options as possible.

Consider how convenient the campus is for you - within city limits or not. Pay attention to the list of specialties that are in the university and scholarship programs. It is important to decide as early as possible on the choice of an educational institution, because universities may have different deadlines for submitting applications and the procedure for their consideration.

You can enter American colleges and universities without deciding on a specialty. You need to make a choice no later than the end of the second year of study with the help of curators and professors. But it is advisable to at least understand which direction is closest to you by the beginning of your studies.

For students and professionals

There are master's and postgraduate programs in about 1,700 American universities. Having become a bachelor's or master's degree in Russia, you can study further in a master's or doctoral studies in the United States. It doesn't matter how old you are - the doors of American universities are open to people of any age who want to pursue science, business or art.

The online course will help you understand the peculiarities of the American educational system, independently and consciously approach the choice of a university, develop a detailed action plan for the preparation of documents, and find a source of funding.

The course includes nine videos and six practical exercises based on real cases. Even if you are not going to apply right now, the course will still be useful to you: both its theory and practical part are regularly updated with relevant information.

How to find a source of funding

Community college

Tuition fees in US universities are quite high and can reach $ 75,000- $ 80,000 per year, but there are many opportunities to save money. For example, there are two-year community colleges, where education is cheaper than in four-year universities, and the requirements for admission are not so high.

You can choose the "2 + 2" program, in which you study for two years at community college and move on to the third year of undergraduate studies at one of the four-year American universities. This will save you half the cost of the university program, which is at least $ 40,000.

In addition, it is quite difficult to enter the first year at a prestigious university or college, and transferring there from community college is much easier.

University scholarships

US universities and colleges often provide a tuition discount or financial aid that can only be spent on education. Moreover, many American universities provide support, including to foreigners. About 48% of international students are funded by American universities.

This is how educational institutions attract motivated and talented applicants, as well as encourage active and motivated students. Who to provide financial support is decided by the admissions committee of the university. It is usually given to those who have academic merit and achievement and / or extra-academic merit.

What documents are needed for admission

For schoolchildren

The process of admission to an American university is quite demanding - the applicant needs to collect a large package of documents. Therefore, it is better to start preparing for admission in advance, because American universities accept documents until December-January, and not in the summer, as we are used to. If you are in 11th grade and are afraid of not having time to prepare, you can take the so-called between school and university.

To apply for a bachelor's degree, you will need the following documents:

• Transcript and / or certificate of secondary education (academic transcripts & diploma).
• Letters of recommendation.
• Results of language tests TOEFL / IELTS and general tests SAT / ACT.
• Introductory essay (personal statement).
• In some cases, a portfolio.

You need to start preparing for 1, 5-2 years before admission. If you start already in the 8th and 9th grade, there will be time to learn English with high quality, to think over the choice of a university, to draw up documents and pass tests.

It is important to consider that the US has a holistic rating scale. This means that the admissions committee will not only look at your exam grades, but also evaluate you as a person. Therefore, in the introductory essay, it is important to emphasize your strengths and show yourself as a versatile person.

For the same reason, it is worth participating in extracurricular activities while still at school: create your own projects and take part in others, engage in volunteer projects, publish articles and research, acquire and develop new skills.

For students and professionals

Students need to start preparing for admission to an American university as early as their second year of undergraduate studies. If you are planning to apply for a master's degree, you will need a bachelor's degree or, if you have not yet received it, a statement of grades for the last three years, resume, letters of recommendation, essays and test results: TOEFL / IELTS, as well as GRE or GMAT (for business specialization).

You can learn more about the required documents on the online course. There you will get acquainted with the standard list of documents required for admission and get advice on how to fill out the forms correctly and how to develop an individual admission strategy.

Register on the website, take the 120 Credits online course, and then receive a series of individual consultations.