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Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc Resources
Think Different : Higher Education in the USA
Web Links
Studying in the USA •Over 500,000 international students study in the USA of which ~4000 are Singaporeans
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools
•Different education philosophy from the UK and Australian systems
Admissions
•Students do not usually declare a major until their 2nd year. Many US colleges require some form of general education to complement the depth of the major
Visa Matters
Financial Aid
Misc Resources Web Links
Diversity and Opportunity •Good reputation as an excellent destination for higher education
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools
•Over 3800 colleges and universities offering nearly 900 majors
Admissions
•A hotbed of ideas and innovation. Home to some of the world’s most thriving cities and companies
Visa Matters
Financial Aid
Misc Resources Web Links
Money Matters •Total Costs = Billable + Non-billable expenses •Billable expenses will include •Tuition • Private school: (~USD 15,000-30,000/yr) • Public school: (~USD 10,000-20,000/yr) • Comm. College (~USD 2,000-4,000/yr) •Health Insurance (~USD 1,500-3,000/yr) •Non-billable expenses •Room and Board (~USD 7, 500-15,000/yr) •Travel Expenses (~USD 1, 500/yr) •Living Expenses (~USD 3,000/yr) •Total: USD 25,000-50,000/yr
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc Resources Web Links
Types of Schools •Private Schools •Public Schools •Both usually 4-year school system •Possibility of accelerating/advanced standing •Tend to be larger, more prestigious, more expensive •Community Colleges •Most offer Associate’s Degree though there is a trend towards offering the Bachelor’s Degree
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc Resources Web Links
What Schools Look For •Admission to US colleges is often not based on academic merit alone
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools
•Many private schools such as Harvard seek to attract students of talent, where talent is very broadly defined
Admissions
•No single admissions formula
Misc
•Schools have been known to take into consideration family and individual circumstances in making admissions decisions
Web Links
Financial Aid Visa Matters
Resources
Requirements Mandatory •Standardized Testing •SAT Reasoning Test •Application Form •Academic Transcript •Extracurricular involvement •Personal Essay(s) Usually also •Recommendation Letters •SAT II Subject Tests Sometimes •Interviews •Submission of work/portfolio
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc Resources Web Links
Application Cycle Year Preceding Entrance •Pre-Nov: Taken Standardized Testing •Nov-Jan: Deadline for Applications Year of Entrance •Mar-Apr: Release of Admissions Decisions •Jun: Finalized Admissions Decisions •Aug-Sept: Start of School Term
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc Resources Web Links
Grants/Scholarships •Over 1,000 full university scholarships available to international students in the United States •Need-based Aid •Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Dartmouth, Williams, Middlebury, Amherst •Most cases, university promises to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students •No bond •Merit-based Aid •Varies from School to School •Academic/Leadership/Sporting achievements •Refer to list attached
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc Resources Web Links
Visa Matters •Singaporean students must apply for a F-1 student visa to study in the United States
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools
•Before applying for visa, you need to obtain •I-20 form from the school •Sufficient financial resources •Command of the English language
Admissions
•F-1 visa allows students to work full-time during vacation periods and up to 19 hrs/week during term time. Only allowed to work on-campus during term time, but either on or off-campus during vacation
Resources
Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc
Web Links
Misc •Males are encouraged to check if the university is willing to hold your place for 2 years during NS
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools
•On-campus jobs usually pay USD 10-12/hr, and vary widely in nature (e.g. librarians, research assistants, tour guides, course assistants etc)
Admissions
•Check for accreditation (school and degree)
Misc
Financial Aid Visa Matters
Resources Web Links
Resources • United States Education Information Center (USEIC) •Reference books/prospectuses •Group information and advising •Individual advising •University application review •Test Prep •Credential translation •Experiences University Fair (Suntec City) •University Alumni Groups
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc Resources Web Links
Useful Internet Sites • http://igfas.wiki.zoho.com/USA.html • International Education Financial Aid (iefa.org)
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions
• Edupass.org
Financial Aid
•International Student (http://www.internationalstudent.com/schools_aw arding_aid)
Visa Matters Misc Resources Web Links
Think Different : Higher Education in the USA
Web Links
Studying in the USA •Over 500,000 international students study in the USA of which ~4000 are Singaporeans
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools
•Different education philosophy from the UK and Australian systems
Admissions
•Students do not usually declare a major until their 2nd year. Many US colleges require some form of general education to complement the depth of the major
Visa Matters
Financial Aid
Misc Resources Web Links
Diversity and Opportunity •Good reputation as an excellent destination for higher education
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools
•Over 3800 colleges and universities offering nearly 900 majors
Admissions
•A hotbed of ideas and innovation. Home to some of the world’s most thriving cities and companies
Visa Matters
Financial Aid
Misc Resources Web Links
Money Matters •Total Costs = Billable + Non-billable expenses •Billable expenses will include •Tuition • Private school: (~USD 15,000-30,000/yr) • Public school: (~USD 10,000-20,000/yr) • Comm. College (~USD 2,000-4,000/yr) •Health Insurance (~USD 1,500-3,000/yr) •Non-billable expenses •Room and Board (~USD 7, 500-15,000/yr) •Travel Expenses (~USD 1, 500/yr) •Living Expenses (~USD 3,000/yr) •Total: USD 25,000-50,000/yr
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc Resources Web Links
Types of Schools •Private Schools •Public Schools •Both usually 4-year school system •Possibility of accelerating/advanced standing •Tend to be larger, more prestigious, more expensive •Community Colleges •Most offer Associate’s Degree though there is a trend towards offering the Bachelor’s Degree
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc Resources Web Links
What Schools Look For •Admission to US colleges is often not based on academic merit alone
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools
•Many private schools such as Harvard seek to attract students of talent, where talent is very broadly defined
Admissions
•No single admissions formula
Misc
•Schools have been known to take into consideration family and individual circumstances in making admissions decisions
Web Links
Financial Aid Visa Matters
Resources
Requirements Mandatory •Standardized Testing •SAT Reasoning Test •Application Form •Academic Transcript •Extracurricular involvement •Personal Essay(s) Usually also •Recommendation Letters •SAT II Subject Tests Sometimes •Interviews •Submission of work/portfolio
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc Resources Web Links
Application Cycle Year Preceding Entrance •Pre-Nov: Taken Standardized Testing •Nov-Jan: Deadline for Applications Year of Entrance •Mar-Apr: Release of Admissions Decisions •Jun: Finalized Admissions Decisions •Aug-Sept: Start of School Term
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc Resources Web Links
Grants/Scholarships •Over 1,000 full university scholarships available to international students in the United States •Need-based Aid •Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Dartmouth, Williams, Middlebury, Amherst •Most cases, university promises to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students •No bond •Merit-based Aid •Varies from School to School •Academic/Leadership/Sporting achievements •Refer to list attached
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc Resources Web Links
Visa Matters •Singaporean students must apply for a F-1 student visa to study in the United States
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools
•Before applying for visa, you need to obtain •I-20 form from the school •Sufficient financial resources •Command of the English language
Admissions
•F-1 visa allows students to work full-time during vacation periods and up to 19 hrs/week during term time. Only allowed to work on-campus during term time, but either on or off-campus during vacation
Resources
Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc
Web Links
Misc •Males are encouraged to check if the university is willing to hold your place for 2 years during NS
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools
•On-campus jobs usually pay USD 10-12/hr, and vary widely in nature (e.g. librarians, research assistants, tour guides, course assistants etc)
Admissions
•Check for accreditation (school and degree)
Misc
Financial Aid Visa Matters
Resources Web Links
Resources • United States Education Information Center (USEIC) •Reference books/prospectuses •Group information and advising •Individual advising •University application review •Test Prep •Credential translation •Experiences University Fair (Suntec City) •University Alumni Groups
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions Financial Aid Visa Matters Misc Resources Web Links
Useful Internet Sites • http://igfas.wiki.zoho.com/USA.html • International Education Financial Aid (iefa.org)
Introduction Why Study in the USA Costs Types of Schools Admissions
• Edupass.org
Financial Aid
•International Student (http://www.internationalstudent.com/schools_aw arding_aid)
Visa Matters Misc Resources Web Links
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