Study in USA

If you decided to study in the US, the best you can do is start with a thorough research about what the American university that best fits what you want.

While there is much renowned universities (such as Harvard, Columbia, UCLA), you'd better look exactly what is the best for you depending on the field of study of your choice. Fortunately, the vast majority of colleges and universities in the US have their website, making it easy to contact them to respond to your questions. Americans tend to be very diligent in what refers to provide information and advise.

You need to find out what kind of tests will have to be approved for admission to a US university. In some of them, and depending on what field of study they have, besides the language test will apply for approval for some additional tests chosen, such as SAT I and SAT II (Scholastic Assessment Test) LSAT (Law School Admission Test), USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) or ACT (American College Test). These tests are usually for specific careers.
At the university of your choice inform you know about them. You can find more information in the "Testing" section of this site.

It is highly recommended that you begin to find out all the requirements and all important data, at least one year before the ,when you want to start your curriculum.

The process of seeking the university you want to contact a counselor of the same, complete applications and take the exams, can take a whole year. Remember it is a very important decision in your life, and deserves to be treated as such.

Try to have a counselor to help you choose a university according to your taste, your academic level and your financial capacity. The counselor may be someone who has studied in the US and knows the system, a teacher you trust or a professional adviser.

The application process and admission of American universities is hard because millions of them international students are presented each year. Note that you must compete with each for a place at university. It is recommended that you apply to more than one university, although you prefer "that" that's your favorite. Choose two or three universities that have programs to your needs, and applies to each, putting all your effort into it. And mind !, that if the choice is made according to your , you have much chance of entering.

When selecting the college you'll apply, we need to know what the costs of the study are to make sure you can afford them. These can vary greatly from one university to another: from a minimum of US $ 5,000 and a maximum of US $ 30,000 a year. To this you must add the cost of accommodation and meals, which can be calculated as about US $ 8,000 to US $ 13,000 per year, depending on the city and your usual level of consumption.

Not all US universities directly offer scholarships to foreign students to study for a degree. It is more common offering Fellowships, with which you work in any sector of the university (eg library, student services, computer support, etc.) in exchange for a haircut in the cost of the studies. However, perhaps a more interesting option are the credits that can bestow, payable in several years. Find out in college you have chosen what is required, well in advance, as they often require documentation of family income you may be difficult to handle.

Another solution to the financial issues are aid or scholarships offered by organizations and foundations like Fulbright and Woodrow Wilson. During the year you're making preparations to leave, you can take to be attentive to the calls that appear.

Some universities, in the present moment the application, ask your college or university will send your transcript or report card. Make sure these documents reach their destination in a timely manner.

Something that can be extremely useful when qualifying your application are letters of recommendation. Search for any important person in the institution they belong or where  studies last. It should be someone with a high degree (a doctor would be ideal), that is teacher, dean, researcher or, better yet, the rector himself.

 It is necessary that the person you know and can officiate witness of your commitment and good will. Explain that need a recommendation of an important person like him, show him your skills and ask you kindly give their endorsement. Note that this is a great responsibility for those recommended and must be absolutely willing to give all of you to repay that trust.

Applications for US universities have a cost, generally between US $ 50 and US $ 80. This amount is for the processing and processing of your data, and you will not be refunded.

Although it sounds a little obvious, it never hurts to remind you to put a lot of attention on dates, especially in the end date of filing. It usually takes time to get all the documentation you require, so the best advice is: Start early and take it easy. It is always best to send the application in plenty of time, that is, not wait until a week before it expires.

Much of American universities allow complete the application form online. Take this process with the same seriousness as you would on paper. Read and reread before the decisive click button "send". Be truthful and sincere in all data you give, because that depends on your future.

Once completed the application process, you must wait for the response of the colleges to which you've applied. Some respond immediately, but others take their time; even several months. Do not despair, not grocery boxes reports the university to ask a thousand times how's your process. Although Americans tend to be very friendly, nor is it a matter of wear you down.

Once you have accepted, you will be prompted to enter in a bank account that the university will provide the appropriate amount of tuition. This registration can be made for the cost of completed several months, even for an entire academic year. The figure may be quite high, so it is highly advisable that you get to save the money needed in time.

The sooner you pay the amount, the faster your final registration will be formalized in college. This is especially important if along with college admission have applied for a place in the university residence. The residences are usually less expensive than other lodgings, and vacancies are filled immediately. If you asked instead, try to enter the money as soon as possible to have your secured place.

Now is the time that the university will help the student visa process, by sending the appropriate form and giving you the documentation you are asked. Then you must perform the procedure in the US embassy.