In 2010/11 academic year the number of international students in USA reached the history record of 723,277, a 32% increase since 2000/01. In other words, the USA is the most popular country to study abroad. This introductory seminar covers key information international students need to know about applying to US colleges, including:
- The 3 key types of higher education institutions
- What conditional admission is
- What the rankings of institutions really means – and how to choose the best school for you
- What documents you need to apply for undergraduate status
- An estimated timeline for how you should prepare to study in the US
- Which standardized tests you need to take
- Tips for acing the student visa application and interview
- Ideas for how to pay for college
- Common mistakes students make during the application process
