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International Student Guide

Where to Apply

What Do You Want?

1. Academics
   1. Large vs. Small  Classes
   2. Curriculum
   3. Academic Resources
2. Campus Social Setting
   1. College Location
   2. Student Diversity
   3. Sports at College
   4. Co-ed vs. Single Sex
3. College Costs

What’s Available

Which Schools Fit Your Profile?

1. Academic Programs Are Most Important
2. Social Life Is Most Important
3. Cost of Tuition Is Most Important

How to Get Accepted

College Prep

1. High School Classes
2. Extracurricular Activities
3. How to Apply
4. College Admission Requirements
   1. International Admissions
   2. Academic Document Translation
5. Deciding How Many Colleges to Apply To
6. Application Deadlines
   1. Early vs. Regular Decision
   2. Rolling Admissions

College Admissions Testing

1. SAT vs. ACT
   1. SAT Exam Testing
      1. SAT Math
      2. SAT Reading Comprehension
      3. SAT Essay and Writing
      4. SAT Subject Tests
   2. ACT Exam Testing
      1. ACT Math
      2. ACT Science
      3. ACT Reading Comprehension
      4. ACT English
      5. ACT Essay
   3. How to Prepare
   4. When to Take the SAT or ACT
   5. Interpreting SAT or ACT Scores
2. GRE vs. GMAT
   1. GMAT & GRE Format
      1. GRE Subject Test
   2. Prepare for the GRE or GMAT
   3. GMAT or GRE Scores
3. English Proficiency Tests
   1. Taking to TOEFL
      1. Formats: iBT or PBT?
      2. How to Prepare for the TOEFL
      3. Interpreting TOEFL Scores
   2. Taking the IELTS Test

Applying to College

1. Filling Out an Application
   1. Common Application
   2. Universal College Application
2. Writing the College Admissions Essay
3. Application Supplements
   1. Recommendation Letter
   2. Supplemental Essay
   3. Admissions Interview
4. The Acceptance Letter

If You Want to Transfer

1. Transfer Credits from the US
2. Transfer Credits from Abroad

The Final Decision

1. Campus Visits
   1. College Visit Questions
   2. Self-Guided Campus Tours
2. Student Housing
   1. College Dorms
   2. Living Off Campus
3. College Food and Meal Plans
   1. International Student Food

What to Do to Succeed

Preparing to Move

1. Packing for College
2. College Roommates
3. For International Students
   1. Obtaining a US Visa
      1. US Student Visa Information
      2. Student Visa Fees
   2. Money Management
      1. Types of US Currency
      2. Choosing a US Bank

Making the Grade

1. Choosing Your Courses
   1. Class Size
   2. Online Classes
2. Study Tips
3. Help for International Students
   1. International Student Services
   2. Adjusting to American Classrooms
   3. Studying in Another Language
   4. College Terminology
   5. ESOL: A Teacher’s View

Thriving in a New Social Environment

1. On-Campus Student Life
2. Transportation
3. Student Work
   1. US Resume Tips
   2. College Job Fairs
   3. Postgraduate Employment
4. College Health and Safety
   1. Safety on Campus
   2. Depression at College
5. Resources for International Students
   1. American Culture
      1. Major US Holidays
      2. Fun American Holidays
   2. International Student Clubs
      1. An Example: PANGEA
   3. Getting a US Driver’s License

US Study Abroad Guide

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