ABOUT USA
The USA has the world’s largest international student population, with more than 1,000,000 students choosing to broaden their education and life experience in the United States. Nearly 5% of all students enrolled in higher-level education in the USA are international students, and the numbers are growing. From the mid-1950’s, when international student enrollment was only just reaching 35,000, international education in the USA has come a long way.
WHY STUDY IN USA?
USA has always been an attractive study destination for prospective students, the reasons being quality education, cutting edge technology, work opportunities, excellent funding options and flexible curriculum. USA offers a mind boggling range of universities with highly sophisticated and enlightening educational environments. An American education also provides phenomenally higher returns over one’s investment. USA is a educational hub with over 4500 institutions offer undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate degrees. USA education is the best investment for the future. Education in USA is affordable as its institutions/universities provide a wide spectrum of tuition fees, accommodation options and financial help from the institutions in the form of scholarships, fee waivers, ais, etc. The U.S. pride themselves on being at the forefront of technology, research and techniques as they make the best possible equipments and resources available to their students.
SELECT A COLLEGE
Every student is different, and when making your choices you should consider carefully the factors that are important to you in both your education and your lifestyle. Educational Information and Advising Centers U.S. educational information and advising centers can be found in almost every country around the world, and they are the ideal starting point for your research. There are also private educational consultants who charge a fee for assisting you with the process of choosing U.S. colleges and putting together your applications. Often these educational consultants and private agents are graduates of U.S. colleges or people who are dedicated to promoting the benefits and advantages of the U.S. education system.
ACADEMIC CONSIDERATIONS
United States does not have a central government office that approves educational institutions. Instead, it relies on a system of voluntary accreditation carried out by non-governmental accrediting bodies to ensure that schools meet standards .There is also no legal requirement that degree-offering institutions be accredited or hold a particular form of accreditation. Because of this complexity, you should check carefully well in advance whether a degree from the institutions you are applying to will be recognized by your home country government and any relevant professional associations, ministries, or employers in your country. If you think you might wish to transfer from one U.S. college to another during your undergraduate studies, or if you might want to pursue graduate study in the United States, you should also check whether other U.S. universities will recognize credits and degrees from the colleges you are considering. U.S. educational information and advising centers can advise you regarding recognition of U.S. degrees in your country and tell you whether a U.S. degree-offering institution is appropriately accredited.
What are the upcoming intakes for USA?
Know all about the intakes available in the USA:
Unlike a single intake in Indian universities, American colleges and universities offer three intakes. Intakes may also be referred to as term in some institutions. The three intakes available in the US are:
• Fall: A popular intake among Indian students, Fall starts in the month of August.
• Spring: Starts in the January; it’s best if you miss the September intake.
• Summer: Available for limited programs and colleges, the Summer intake usually starts around May.
STUDING IN THE US:
College & University Search
Find, research, contact and save schools you are interested in through our USA School Search. With listings of all universities and colleges in the USA that accept and enroll international students, once you create a free account it can be your central place to find the right school for you! With searchable data on over 3,000 schools, you can match to schools based on program of study and degree, state or other geographical location, tuition range, public vs. private and many other data points. We know that choosing the right school and program can be an extensive and exhausting process, and we have built this resource specifically so that you, an international student, can find the right program.
Graduation
You have many choices to make after you graduate. Will you take advantage of optional practical training and look for a job? Or do you plan to continue on with your education by seeking an advanced degree? We can help focus your research and thinking on the next step for you to take on your educational and career journey.
Community Colleges in the US
If you want to become an international student inside the US but can’t meet the high cost and requirements of universities, consider a community college for your first two years. Community colleges offer students a great education at a fraction of the cost and are a great way for students around the world to begin their journey of studying in the US.
Requirements To Study In USA:
• Completed application form proof of secondary school completion (usually 12 years of schooling).
• Certification of English language proficiency (usually a score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language [TOEFL]).
• Evidence of financial support (required for the I-20 form).
The TOEFL requirement is often lower for a community college than it is for a four-year institution. In addition, if your TOEFL score is a little below the entry requirement, the community college may still admit you into the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Successful completion of all the prescribed ESL courses will open the door to the wider academic world of the community college. Many, but not all, colleges require international applicants to take an admissions test, usually the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I) or the American College Testing (ACT) Assessment. Some may also require SAT II Subject Tests. Check ahead to determine specific test requirements. • The SAT tests are held several times per academic year, and registration materials are available from the test administrators or from U.S. educational information and advising centers. You can also register on the World Wide Web.
If English is not your native language
U.S. universities and colleges will ask you to take an English language proficiency test before admitting you to a degree program. Almost all institutions require that this test be the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A few may accept scores from other examinations or administer their own tests. For further information, check each college’s catalogue or contact the admissions office to discuss your situation. As with many areas of U.S. education, each institution sets its own English language admission standard. Some institutions may grant conditional acceptance with the understanding that you must attend English language classes at their college prior to starting your degree program. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) TOEFL is currently given in most countries around the world on computer, and the paper-based version is being phased out.