Archive for the ‘Higher Education’ Category
Unique Social Tips From Different American Colleges
Saturday, July 16th, 2011Do you have questions about American colleges? Check out these interesting facts about several colleges throughout the United States. Thank you to Authentic Journeys – Cultural and Lifestyle Mentoring for sharing their resources with us.
The TOEFL Test : Your Passport to Study in the U.S.
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011In order to study in the United States, students take standardized tests such as the TOEFL, SAT I, SAT II Subject Tests, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and others.
Most short-term programs will require some proof of English language proficiency. Students may be asked to obtain written verification of English language skills from teachers or advisers, or to submit scores from an internationally recognized English language assessment test, usually the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
The TOEFL test measures the ability of nonnative speakers to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings.
EducationUSA : Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011International Students Demystify the Visa Process
Friday, January 7th, 2011Current international students who have recently gone through the student visa process at U.S. Embassies and Consulates share how straightforward the paperwork, interview and questions are.
How to prepare for the student visa? Click here
Key Information on Undergraduate Financial Aid
Friday, December 17th, 2010Did you know that U.S. colleges and universities offer millions of dollars in financial aid to international students each year?
Hear some great statistics and facts about Undergraduate Financial Aid from EducationUSA.
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Applying to US colleges
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010The application process to American universities requires much research, preparation and hard work.
IT is not an easy process to apply to a university in the United States.
For one thing, there is no centralised admissions agency like our UPU (Universities Admission Unit) or the United Kingdom’s UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
For another, applicants have to take specific tests like the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and GRE (Graduate Record Examination), on their own as part of the entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
Each US university — or college, as they are called there — also has its own application fee, and requires essays on certain topics as part of the admissions process. Continue here
If you want to study in the USA, you should first visit an EducationUSA center. Find one here.
If you have more questions about life in the USA, please fill out this form here! We’ll send you local information specific to your projects.
Education: College of Opportunity
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010Roughly 1,200 two-year community colleges in the United States offer more than 11 million students an opportunity to begin their higher education in a small, community-based environment, often at lower cost than a four-year institution.
More resources:
American Life : learn more about community colleges here
Free resource on community colleges in the United States of America here
Top 200 World Universities
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010For the 7th year Times Higher Education have published Top World University rankings. The 2010-2011 world university rankings represent the most accurate picture of global higher education they have ever produced.
The video below explains
- Why new rankings methodology is followed this year?
- Why 72 U.S. universities dominate the top 200?
Top universities by region
Top universities by subject
- Engineering & Technology
- Life sciences
- Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health
- Physical sciences
- Social sciences
- Arts & Humanities
For even richer and deeper analysis of more than 400 institutions, download their Times Higher Education World University Rankings iPhone application, which allows you to create your own methodology, filter results by country and region, and match your personalized rankings against cost-of-living and tuition-fees data.
Why Study in the United States?
Sunday, August 29th, 2010The quality, value, flexibility, and choice offered through U.S. colleges and universities represent reasons why many students choose to come for studies. Let’s hear from current international students and U.S. institutional representatives to hear their experiences on this important topic.
If you want to study in the USA, you should first visit an EducationUSA center. Find one here.
If you have more questions about life in the USA, and you need more tips, please fill out this form here! We’ll send you local information specific to your projects.
What Are U.S. Community Colleges?
Monday, August 23rd, 2010Several representatives from community colleges, over 1000 strong U.S. institutions, discuss the benefits for international students who choose to begin their post-secondary education in a 2-year community college. The transfer process to 4-year colleges/universities, the reduced costs, the personal attention, and more make community colleges a truly realistic choice for a growing number of international students.
More about Community Colleges here
If you want to study in the USA, you should first visit an EducationUSA center. Find one here.
If you have more questions about life in the USA, and you need more tips, please fill out this form here! We’ll send you local information specific to your projects.