HOW TO APPLY TO A U.S. UNIVERSITY AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT?

Shirley Sio

USA is ranked as having the largest international student population.  Every year nearly 5% of students who enrolled in a higher level of education were international.  Here are the reasons why international students choose US institutions/colleges/universities.

  • INTERNATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED EDUCATION
  • EXCELLENT ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
  • LONG-TERM CAREER PROSPECTS
  • CAMPUS LIFE EXPERIENCE
  • DIVERSITY IN CULTURES
  1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT DEGREE AND INSTITUTION/COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY IN USA
    • There are several thousand choices in the US; some academic institutions have general enrollment requirements, some emphasize practical and employment-related skills. Make sure the one you choose is right for you.
  2. APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
    • Read carefully for the admission requirements (such as writing samples, portfolios, list of patents, etc.). Different schools and programs will require different documents.
    • Apply to 3-5 universities to increase your chances of being admitted.
  3. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRANCE
    • TOELS or IELTS
  4. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
    •  Different institutions require their own sets of documents, but the following are usually included:
      • Transcripts or records of grades
      • Resume/CV
      • Test scores (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT)
  5. UNIVERSITY DEADLINE
    1. Usually, you will be applying 8-12 months before the courses start. You should be receiving an official answer from the institution/college or university 1-2 months after the application deadline.
    2. University deadlines for May or September enrollment is January 15th.
    3. Check your admission dates carefully – some institutions have their own submission deadlines.
  6. LASTLY, AFTER RECEIVING YOUR ACCEPTANCE LETTER

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