{"id":2209,"date":"2014-07-22t09:00:02","date_gmt":"2014-07-22t09:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/sat\/?p=2209"},"modified":"2018-09-02t00:18:28","modified_gmt":"2018-09-02t07:18:28","slug":"how-to-choose-a-us-college-from-halfway-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/how-to-choose-a-us-college-from-halfway-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"how to choose a us college from halfway around the world"},"content":{"rendered":"

are you an international student with plans to study in the u.s.? then check out these tips from <\/em><\/strong>university language services<\/em><\/strong><\/a> and learn how to apply to u.s. colleges! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

so, you\u2019ve decided you want to study in the us for your college education \u2013 congratulations!<\/p>\n

but choosing a school in the us is a huge decision. you need to figure out where you\u2019ll be living and studying for the next four years which is not a decision that can be made lightly. and with more than 2,800 4-year colleges in the us, it\u2019s difficult to determine the handful that you\u2019ll be applying to.<\/p>\n

if you have a specific program or major in mind already, the process is a little easier \u2013 you\u2019ll want to start by looking at colleges with strong programs in your preferred area. however, if you\u2019re unsure what you want to study, the process can be more than a little daunting.<\/p>\n

but fear not! we have some great tips for researching your perfect american school. (and if all else fails, you can always transfer.)<\/p>\n

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academic programs<\/h2>\n

if you\u2019re looking for rigorous academic programs, you\u2019ll want to consider more selective us schools \u2013 that is, those which have a lower acceptance rate.<\/p>\n

you can also base your decision on the kinds of academic programs a college has \u2013 are small classes important to you<\/a>, or would you rather sit in on large lectures? does the college have a strong program in your desired major? or, if you\u2019re undecided, does it have a broad range of possible majors for you to choose from?<\/p>\n

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location, location, location<\/h2>\n

location matters. do you want to tan in between classes or do you want to be able to build igloos? do you need mountains for weekend ski trips or will you wither away if you don\u2019t get to visit the beach? you can find just about any climate in the us, and there are great colleges to be found all over the place\u2013 so do your research and consider colleges in your preferred area.<\/p>\n

location also means deciding whether you\u2019d rather live in the city or the suburbs, or even in a more rural area.<\/p>\n

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tuition costs<\/h2>\n

if you\u2019re looking to have the us college experience on a budget, you\u2019ll need to plan carefully.<\/p>\n

only six of the us\u2019 most highly selective colleges offer full need-based aid to international students: amherst college, harvard university, mit, princeton university, williams college and yale university.<\/p>\n

of course, there are also plenty of scholarships available to international students \u2013 make sure to research these and apply to as many as you can.<\/p>\n

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deciding where to apply<\/h2>\n

you can use a site like collegeboard.com<\/a> or noodle.org<\/a> to start looking at schools based on selectivity, location, class size, cost and more. but what do you do once you have a list of schools to consider applying to?<\/p>\n

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start digging<\/h2>\n

the us college application process<\/a> is no joke, and each application is going to require a lot of time, patience and even money \u2013 you\u2019ll want to be sure you\u2019re only applying to schools you would be happy to go to.<\/p>\n

the best way to be sure about a school is to go on a campus visit, but this is often unrealistic for international students. in lieu of this, the best tool at your disposal is the internet.<\/p>\n

scour your potential college\u2019s website \u2013 it may even offer a virtual campus tour<\/a>. it\u2019s also a good idea to check out a prospective school\u2019s social media accounts. you can join a facebook group and ask current students what they think of the school, or search for alumni in your area who can perhaps answer some questions for you.<\/p>\n

on top of this, there are whole sites such as ratemyprofessors.com<\/a> and collegeprowler.com that can give you student feedback on schools.<\/p>\n

after you\u2019ve finished researching your potential schools, you get to sit back and\u2026fill out lengthy applications, write the perfect admissions essay<\/a>, and wait a few months for a decision from the school. it\u2019ll all be worth it, we promise!<\/p>\n

this post was written by <\/em>university language<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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