Bridge International for Academic Services
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Bridge International for Academic Services
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YOUR needs are important to us
We do our best to find the perfect university for YOU
We have experience of 14 years in the field of academic consulting
We have successfully placed more than 140 students during the last academic year
Our job doesn’t end with the placement. Should any unexpected issues occur while YOU are studying in the U.S., we will do our best to help YOU!
Bachelor degrees are 4 years long, masters are 2 years long and Doctorate degrees are 3 – 4 years long
Diversity of students
A wide range of majors to choose from (Engineering, Business, Design, Computer Science, Art, Linguistics, Humanities, Pre-Med, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre- Law…etc.).
Community Colleges generally provide two years of study in various disciplines, that lead to an Associate’s (AA or AS) Degree.
Often used to aid in the transition from high school to college/university.
Students often transfer to a university to complete a BA or BS degree.
If students are not happy at their selected place of study, or if they prefer an alternative academic program, they can transfer from one educational institution to another.
Students who seek to transfer must go through a complete admissions process at the new college or university.
If students have finished a two-year diploma, they may be accepted for the third year at the university.
A-level and IB students may have the advantage of possibly receiving university transfer credits
Academic programs
Location
Size of the university
Personal interest
(Sports, Hobbies)
Cost
Liberal Arts
Colby-Sawyer
Guilford
Illinois Wesleyan
Saint Mary’s
Western New England
Business
Sacred Heart
Arkansas State
Eastern Connecticut
Montana State
Metropolitan College of
New York
Pharmacy
Gannon
Rowan
Evansville
New Haven
University of Cincinnati
Computer Science
Alliant
Arkansas State
Northern Michigan
Saint Michael’s
Bridgeport
Wright State
Hospitality
Johnson & Wales
Ashland
Northern Arizona
Northern Michigan
Saint Leo
Troy
Southern New Hampshire
Engineering
Cincinnati
Gannon
Grand Valley
University of Michigan
– Flint
Medicine and Dentistry
Students must get a degree in pre-medicine or
medicine related major (Ex: sciences, biology,
zoology, chemistry, biotechnology, biomedical
engineering…etc.)
do the MCAT test
Apply to medical school – very competitive!
Law
Students interested in Law should seek a degree in
pre-law or law related major (political science,
international relations, ,
LSAT
Apply to Law school
Masters in International Law is the best option for
international students – one year program.
Small rural Saint Michaels
Colby-Sawyer
Guilford
Small near urban center
Pine Manor
Saint Mary’s
Saint Leo
Large rural Arkansas State
Grand Valley
Montana State
Large in/near urban center
Cincinnati
Illinois Wesleyan
Johnson & Wales
Texas Wesleyan
PUBLIC
Indiana State – $ 27,631
Northern Michigan –
$11,828
Arkansas State –
$170/$444 per credit
hour
North Dakota State –
$14,547
Note: Public (state) universities
tend to be less expensive,
especially for state residents.
Private colleges tend to be
more expensive.
PRIVATE
Guilford: $ 29,000
Saint Michaels: $ 34,500
Saint Mary’s: $ 33,900
Scared Heart: $ 32,000
LIVING COST &
ACCOMODATION
$ 7,000 - $ 10.000 per
year
Scholarships for international students are limited
• Brescia offers merit-based scholarships to international students from $5,000 - $14,500 (up to 40% of tuition).
• Johnson & Wales offers merit-based Presidential Scholarships from $1,000 - 5,000
Scholarships for international students are limited
• Texas Wesleyan University is offer Scholarships based on GPA ($4,000 -$10,000)
• Brescia offers merit-based scholarships to international students from $5,000 - $14,500 (up to 40% of tuition).
• Johnson & Wales offers merit-based Presidential Scholarships from $1,000 - 5,000
Most universities have rolling admission policies
In order to choose the right university, make sure to contact us on time!
Application deadline for fall semester (January – July)
Fall Semester Begins (Aug/Sept)
Application deadline for spring semester (July – December)
Spring Semester Begins (January)
Most colleges and universities encourage online applications.
Some universities have not made a transition to online applications for international applicants.
1. Official, original transcripts of all secondary school
work, including results of standardized
examinations, must be in English.
2. One letter of academic recommendation
3. A personal essay or statement – an opportunity to
get to know student as a person, 250-500 words in
length.
4. English language test (TOFEL or IELTS scores)
5. Copy of passport
6. Bank statement with full address
All international students must show English proficiency through TOEFL or IELTS tests. TOEFL is most common. Acceptable scores for undergraduate admissions range from 61 – 80, depending on the university. IELTS scores range from 5.5 to 6.0.
Students who completed O-Level English with a C grade may be accepted without TOEFL/IELTS.
IB students who completed English Higher or Standard Level may be exempted from taking TOEFL/IELTS.
This provides assurance that once a student has met the college or university’s English language requirement, s/he will be allowed to begin an academic course of work. Sometimes, TOEFL tests are not required for conditional acceptance.
Northern Arizona University
Arkansas State
Ashland University
Bridgeport
Evansville
Johnson & Wales
Mercer University
Montana State
North Dakota State
Rowan University
Sacred Heart
Saint Michaels
Southern New Hampshire
Troy
University of Michigan -Flint
California State - East Bay and San Marcos
English Studies Institute - Berkeley
Texas A&M - Commerce
LCI Language - Denver
New England School of English – Boston
Harvest Institute- New Jersey and Massachusetts
The Language Company - Oklahoma
Students can work on campus for no more than 20 hours during study periods and for 40 hours when classes are not scheduled.
Students can have practical training during their time of study and after they graduate.
Practical training, usually off campus, allows them to be hired in their fields of training.
Most universities
provide housing for
international students.
Some require
international students to
live on campus for 1-2
years.
On-campus co-
educational housing is
common.
Northern Michigan – 12’ x 12’ double room with two beds, two desks, phone service (students supply phones), internet connection. All dorms have a lobby with a front desk to rent a vacuum and obtain limited supplies and mail. Dorms also have study rooms, TV rooms, rec area, laundry facilities, cable TV, mailboxes, bicycle racks, vending machines.
Northern Arizona – offers traditional rooms, suites and apartments. Residence halls have high-speed internet and wireless connections, recreation rooms, kitchens, laundry facilities, study rooms, and computer labs. 14’ x 14’ double rooms include a refrigerator, desks, chairs, dressers, wardrobes or closets, beds, and telephone and Ethernet hook ups.
1. Contact YOUR Bridge Counsellor
2. Define your preferences
3. Choose 4 Universities
4. Obtain all necessary supporting documents
5. Online application
6. Conditional Offer
7. Visa application process
8. LIVE YOUR AMERICAN DREAM!
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