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8 Important steps to a great college experience!
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Start by identifying
the right educational experience for you. Here are
some important priorities
to keep in mind: |
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Social opportunities |
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Overall cost |
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Religious
& cultural diversity |
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Central location |
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Institutional quality |
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Safety |
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Access to student healthcare
and housing |
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Proximity to international
neighborhoods |
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Available public
transportation |
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United
States Educational Advising Centers, located
in most countries, are an excellent source for American
colleges profiles, application assistance, financial
aid, admissions testing and student visas. Go to
exchanges.state.gov
to find the center nearest you. |
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When estimating annual
costs it helps to add at least $6,000 a year
on top of tuition, fees, and room and board for
travel, entertainment and miscellaneous expenses.
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While financial-aid opportunities
are more limited for international students,
there are sources of aid available from your home
country, international organizations, the U.S. government
and the specific schools you are applying to. Check
out free scholarship databases like: www.iefa.org
or
www.fastweb.com. |
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Along with standardized admissions tests, most
universities will require students
to take the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). There
are numerous courses available to help you. Go to
www.toefl.com
for more information. |
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Need to find off-campus
housing? Seek advice from your school’s
housing office long before you arrive in the U.S.
If you’re going to study in Philadelphia,
consider living in the famous International
House.
Go to
www.ihousephilly.org. |
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Two additional documents will make your U.S.
visit easier and less expensive: An
international driver’s license and
an international student ID, good for travel and
other discounts. Go to www.istc.org. |
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