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Achieving Your Goal

Why Study in the USA
Choosing a College or University
Getting Your Student Visa
Applying for Admission
Learning English
Understanding the American Education System
Invest in Yourself: Paying for your U.S. Education
Why Studying in the USA Will Change Your Future
Improving English for University Success

Life in the USA

Homestay: Living with an American Family
Finding a Place to Live
Beyond the Books
Experiencing America Outside the Classroom
Travel in the USA
10 Ways to Make the Most Out of Studying Abroad
Studying in America: Making the Most of Your U.S. Classes
Why Spend a Semester Studying in America
Housing Tips for International Students

Financing Your U.S. Education

Financing Your Summer Studies
Financing Your Education
Scholarships for International Students Planning to Study in the USA
Scholarship Listings and Financial Aid updates from EducationUSA

Beyond the Basics

Creating a Sustainable World
Hospitality & Tourism Program
Fashion!
Learn, Lead, Serve: Service-Learning in the United States
Preparing for a Career in Digital Media
More than a Degree: Learning Intercultural Competence
Inspiring Creativity in U.S. Art Programs
Planning and Packing
From English to Academics
Considering A Women's College
Studying Abroad: Your Opportunity to Thrive in a Global Marketplace
Advanced Technology
Why Study Liberal Arts in the USA
Auditing Classes
Engineering the Future
See the World by Teaching English Abroad
Well-Balanced Studies
Mobile Development
Presentations and Public Speaking
Studying Technology at a U.S. University
Interactive Media Design and Center for Serious Play

Education System in the USA

Community Colleges
Transferring to a New University
English for Specific Purposes
Pre-MBA Programs
Cooperative Education: Professional Work Experience & Degree
Dual Enrollment
Short-term Programs
Will School Rankings Show you the “Best” Universities?
Optional Practical Training and Internships
MBA Programs
Education for All
Community Colleges: Changing Individuals, Meeting Global Needs
Putting Students First: Learning English Enjoyably and Effectively
Choosing a U.S. Summer Program
Spend a Summer Studying English in the USA
Growing Interest in Community Colleges Spreads Internationally
Conditional Admission
English Programs for Career Advancement
Your Child & their U.S. Education-a Parent's Perspective

For students age 10-18

Summer Programs Offer Learning Experiences Beyond the Classroom
Considering an Arts Program?
Special Needs and Learning Disabilities
Summer on a University Campus
Equestrian Programs
The Untold Challenges of Studying at an American Boarding School
Making the Most Out of High School While Preparing For the Future
Finding the Type of School That Fits You
Selecting a School or Summer Program
Advanced Placement Program®
Considering a U.S. Boarding or Summer School Program?
Learning English at a U.S. Boarding School
Young Learners and Boarding Schools
Technology in Schools
Finding the Right Boarding School for You
Why Boarding Schools are Safe
The Girls’ School Advantage: Choosing the Right School for You
English Just for Teens!

Admissions and Placement Testing

Taking the SSAT
Test Taking Strategies
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Pearsons: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
UExcel®, a credit-by-exam program
The GRE® Tests
TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
The SAT® Your Bridge to Studying in the US
GMAT® (Graduate Management Admission Test®)
Online Test Preparation
ACT Test
Taking a Computerized Test
TOEFL iBT™ Study Tips
Make University Credit Count with OpenCourseWare and Credit-by-Examination

Frequently Asked Question

What is the difference between a school, college and university in the USA?
What are the differences between Undergraduate and Graduate programs?
What is distance education by computer?
What is a GPA?
How important are school rankings?
What does it mean to 'Transfer'?
How do I begin if I want to study in America?
What if my study is interrupted?
School, College and University?

Resources

Glossary
Speaking English like a North American
Welcome to Study in the USA ®
Download Study in the USA Magazines
Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
Online Education for International Students
Education Fairs
Useful Links & Useful Information

Student Experiences

Ebru Ozkurt from Turkey: Studies English at Georgetown University in Washington, DC
Maria Kanerva from Finland: Studying Business Administration at California State University San Marcos
Alaa Alsabbah from Saudi Arabia: Studies English at the ELS Language Center in Portland, Oregon
Jignasa Mehta from India: MBA Student at the University of Findlay
Giang Vo from Vietnam: Studies Accounting at the University of Maine
Natthapong Samutpradit from Thailand: Studied English at Baruch College
Premjit Sritrakul from Thailand: Studies Business at California State Polytechnic University
Tsung-Feng Kang from Taiwan: Studies English at Western Washington University
Thanyaluck Keawkingkeo from Thailand: Studies Visual Communication Design at the University of Illinois at Chicago
Alma Chavez from Mexico: Studies English at the University of Texas at Arlington
Mercy Paine from Switzerland: Attends Boarding School at Glenholme School
Alice Tran from Vietnam: Attends Boarding School at Fountain Valley School
Warinsinee Phusitkanchana from Thailand: Studies Chemical Engineering at Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Thanh Nguyen-Huyn from Vietnam: Studies Accounting at Northern Illinois University
Orn-usa Suwitheechon from Thailand: Studies English and is in the Clinical Sciences Graduate Program at Kansas State University
Noriko Okumura from Japan: Studies English and is a MBA Student at DePaul University
Tomokazu Osaki from Japan: Studies English and is in the Public Administration Graduate Program at Syracuse University
Jung Hwan Hyun from South Korea: Studying Marketing at Benedictine College
Susana Lopes from Brazil: Studying Marketing at the University of California, Irvine
Ya Chen Hsu from Taiwan: Studying Fashion and Pursuing a University Transfer Degree at Peralta Colleges
Sébastien Blanc from Switzerland: Studies Intensive English at UCLA Extension's American Language Center
Juri Adrianto from Indonesia: MBA Student at Fairleigh Dickinson University
Mariya Semyonova from Kazakhstan: Pursuing a University Transfer Degree at Cascadia Community College
Andreas Kalomiris from Germany: Pursuing a University Transfer Degree at Foothill College
Fen Liu from China: Studies Intensive English at California State University, San Marcos
Tran Huy from Vietnam: Earned a University Transfer Degree from East Los Angeles College
Lui Ngachi from Hong Kong: Studies Business at Bunker Hill Community College
Ramiro Garcia Olano from Argentina: Studies English at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Francesca Crescenzi from Italy: Pursuing a University Transfer Degree at Rockland Community College in New York
Hyun-Young Choi from South Korea: Studies International Relations and English at the University of Pennsylvania
Kenan Top from Turkey: Studies Business Administration at Northern Virginia Community College
Yun Jung Kang from South Korea: Studies Aviation Technology at Everett Community College
Pornphrom "Bee" Chalarat from Thailand: Studies Public Administration and English at Cleveland State University
Min Hwan Oh from South Korea: Studies Pharmacy at Darton State College
Rosine Ebangue from France: Studies Accounting at Sierra College
Francesca Tanmizi from Indonesia: Studies Sociology and Business at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles
Timea Kungle Muro, The English Language Program of the University of North Florida in Jacksonville
Yan Jie Lu from China: Studies Business and Marketing at Bates Technical College
Chou-Hsien from Taiwan: Studies Health Sciences at the University of New England
Gun-Soo Han from South Korea: Studies Kinesiology at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville
Ioannis Tsangaris from Cyprus: Studies Information Technology at Fairleigh Dickinson University
Seoungbyung Park from South Korea: Studies Finance and Accounting at Marquette University
Christoffer Schols from Sweden: Studies Finance at Berkeley College in New York City
Rajan Burathoki from Nepal: Studies Economics at the State University of New York at Geneseo
Manish Chahal from India: Studies Business at the University of Nevada, Reno
Ligia Maciel from Brazil: Studies Hospitality at Central Pennsylvania Community College
Ka Yong Lim from Malaysia: Studies Political Science and Philosophy at Marquette University
Trang Minh Doan from Vietnam: Studies English, Science and Dentistry at Creighton University
Swinky Prashar from India: Studies Science and Technology at the University of Nevada, Reno
Miriam Sefcikova from Slovakia: Attends Boarding School at The Storm King School in New York
Raquel Sousa Gomes from Brazil: Studied in the Summer English Program at Pace University in New York City
Romina Ruiz from Mexico: Studying Intensive English at the University of San Francisco
Xujie Zhao from China: Studying Computer Networking at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston
Paolo Kwan from Hong Kong: Studying English and Business Administration at Sierra College in California
Meiyun Han from China: Studying Nursing at Merritt College in San Francisco
Rana Alghamdi from Saudi Arabia: Studies English at Intrax in Chicago
Fatimah Saeed Alsalam from Saudi Arabia: Studies English at Intrax in Chicago
Akiho Nishina from Japan: Studies English at Intrax in San Francisco
Vicky Hsieh from Taiwan: Studies Professional English at Intrax in San Francisco
Lessly Arias from Chile: Studies English at Intrax in Chicago
Boonpa Ing-Anuraksakul, from Thailand: Studies Logistics Management at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada
Yazir Nauhm-Barrios from Chile: Studies Fire Science Technology at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada
Hui Zhu, from China: Studying at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) in Reno, Nevada.
Kai Loon Chung from Malaysia: MBA Graduate from the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management at University of California at Riverside
Heejoong Kim from South Korea: Studies Management at Loyola University New Orleans
Indri Putri from Indonesia: Studies Liberal Arts at Bunker Hill Community College
Irem Ozturk from Turkey: Studies English at Queens College - CUNY in New York
Tuan Tran Van from Vietnam: Studies English at Temple University in Philadelphia
Bushra Alqahtani from Saudi Arabia: Studies English at Temple University in Philadelphia
Vianey Esquinca from Mexico: Studies English at Texas Intensive English Program
Yujeong Moon from South Korea: Studies General Business at Angelo State University in Texas
Charles Fautré from Belgium: Studies English at University of Utah’s English Language Program
Eleven (Kuan-Hung) Liu from Taiwan: Studied Communications at Highline Community College
Verena Rojas from Bolivia: Attends Marianapolis Preparatory School in Connecticut
Yi Wei Lim, from Malaysia: Pursuing a degree in Biomedical Sciences at Marquette University in Wisconsin
Elnaz Abedian, from Iran, majors in Art at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.
Harley Deka, from Kenya: studied Engineering at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio

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