Study in USA

Introduction

Did you know?

U.S. Educational Systems

U.S. Higher Education

No central government

authority

Regional and national accreditation

No rankingsChoose a college,

university, or program that is right for YOU!

No national entrance

examination

Admission requirements vary by institution

Type of Institution

• State- or privately-owned and operated• Public may offer lower tuition; Private may offer

more financial assistance

Public or Private

• Subject focus like science or art, religious affiliation, all-male or all-female campus, other characteristics

Other Types

• Small, medium, or large campus• Number of students in a

classroom• Number of international-

students on campus

Size

Type of Institution

Academic Calendar

Complete Application

Understand your admission

requirements

Gather your educational credentials

Take your standardized tests

Request your recommendation

letters

Write your personal statement

Admission Requirements

• High School courses completed• Undergraduate courses completed• Grades/marks received in each course

High School or Undergraduate

coursework

• Original transcript or certified copy• Verification from a foreign credential

evaluation service

Original or certified

Standardized Tests

• TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language (IBT TOEFL UG: 71, G: 79/81)• IELTS: International English Language Testing System (UG: 6; G: 6.5)• PTE: Pearson Test of English

English language level

• SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test (2000 out of 2400)• GRE: Graduate Record Examination• GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test• LSAT: Law School Admission Test• MCAT: Medical College Admission Test• DAT: Dental Admission Test

Academic ability

Letter of Recommendation

• Professors, administrators, or employers

• Choose someone who knows you well

Who can write

them?

• Academic and/or professional work

• Potential to do well

What should

they include?

Personal Statement

Academic & professional

goals

Be clear and concise Be persuasive

Show that you are the right

“match”

Finance your studies

Make your budget

Reduce your costs

Apply for financial aid

& scholarship

s

Make your budget (Tuition & Fee)

Two-year Public Community Colleges* $2,963

Four-year Public Institutions* $20,770

Four-year Private Institutions* $28,500

Make Your budget (Living Cost)

Room & Board* $9,488

Books & Supplies** $1,168

Transportation** $1,082

Personal Expenses** $2,066

Health Insurance*** $500

Financial Aid - UG

Merit-Based• Academic achievements • High test scores, GPA• Special talents (music, art, etc.)• Athletic abilities• Leadership potential • Other personal characteristics

Need-Based• Family income & financial

need• Loans, work/study programs• May also consider certain

merits

Financial Aid - G

Assistantships• Work For Institution in

Research/Teaching• Provides Tuition + Living

Stipend• Typically Requires an

Interview and Good Academic Standing

Fellowships• Government,

Institutions, and Organizations

• Conduct Research For Degree

• Covers Costs, Admin, Living, etc.

Financial Aid

Up to 20 hours per week (part-time) when school is in session

and 40 hours per week (full-time) during school vacations/breaks

Eligible while enrolled full-time in an academic program

Depends on availability - average earning can be $1,500 -

$2,500 per year

On F-1, J-1, or M-1 visa - check with international student

adviser on-campus

On-Campus Employment

Financial Aid

Off-campus internship or practicum in major field of study

and offered by employers through agreement with school

After 1 academic year of U.S. study

Work experience must be academic – typically credit

bearing

On F-1 visa and issued by the designated school official (DSO)

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Financial Aid

Off-campus employment pre- or post-completion of academic

degree

After 1 academic year of U.S. study

12 months of work directly related to academic major -

extend for 17 months in science, technology,

engineering, math (STEM) fields

On F-1 / M-1 visa, recommended by DSO,

approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Thank You and Good Luck