Admissions and Placement Testing
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Updated: April 23, 2024
Keila’s Advice for Future MET Test Takers
Keila Alvarez, a 21-year-old from Piura, Peru, achieved C1 level proficiency in English by successfully completing the Michigan English Test (MET) in October 2023. Motivated by her career aspirations and personal growth, Keila utilized the affordability, accessibility, and resources of MET to prepare, ultimately inspiring her siblings to follow in her footsteps and take MET for English certification.
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Updated: March 08, 2024
Insights from the TOEFL Live Q&A: All About TOEFL® TestReady™
The TOEFL Live Q&A: All About TOEFL® TestReady™ session, hosted by Study in the USA, was a crucial event for international students, offering insights into overcoming the challenges of English proficiency tests, with a special focus on the TOEFL. It introduced TOEFL TestReady, a personalized test preparation platform, and facilitated direct interaction with TOEFL experts, highlighting the global appeal of the TOEFL test and providing invaluable guidance and resources for students aiming to study in English-speaking countries.
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Updated: January 02, 2024
Navigating the U.S. College Admissions Process: Insights from the TOEFL Live Session
In case you missed it, revisit this TOEFL Live session hosted by Study in the USA, aimed at guiding international students through the U.S. university admissions process. Topics that were discussed in the session include understanding different admission types, using the Common Application, distinguishing between graduate and undergraduate applications, tips for organizing and enhancing applications, and financial aid options.
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Updated: January 26, 2024
Exciting Changes to the TOEFL iBT® Test: Shorter Exam and Streamlined Experience
Starting July 26, 2023, the TOEFL iBT® Test is becoming shorter, and some sections are being streamlined to make it easier and more convenient for you. You'll now be able to complete the test in less than two hours, making it the shortest among the three most widely used English-language testing options.
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Updated: March 10, 2023
7 Steps to Successfully Study in the U.S.: A Comprehensive Guide
Study in the USA is hosting a Facebook Live event on March 29 at 12:30 PM ET that will cover the seven steps to studying in the United States. The event will cover topics such as researching destinations, choosing a degree program, finding the right school, researching English language proficiency tests (ELP), preparing for the TOEFL test, preparing your application, and what to do after being accepted. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and will be entered to win a $50 Visa gift card. The event is supported by TOEFL.
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Updated: January 29, 2024
Where to Take Your TOEFL iBT Test
If you're planning to take the TOEFL iBT test, one of the first things you'll need to do is decide where to take the test. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the options you have for taking the TOEFL iBT test.
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Updated: January 30, 2023
How to Get Into an Ivy League School
Do you dream of attending America’s Ivy League schools? We’ve put together the definitive guide to help get you there! The Ivies are known for their world-class education, and international students are held to the same high standards as students in the U.S. These are the steps to take to gain acceptance into these highly competitive and prestigious schools.
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Updated: January 17, 2023
Fulfill Your Dreams of Studying in the U.S. with MET
A certain level of English proficiency is a requirement for most U.S. colleges and universities. The Michigan English Test (MET) is an internationally recognized digital English proficiency exam for study abroad students. It can be taken remotely, scheduled almost anytime, and be retaken as needed.
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Updated: December 01, 2022
8 Things International Students Need to Know About the U.S.
You’re ready to study abroad in the U.S.! There’s a great deal of planning and preparation involved, then what happens once you get here? To help you navigate new and unfamiliar challenges and have an idea of what to expect, here are the 8 things international students should know about studying in the USA.
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Updated: December 01, 2022
From GMAT to GMAC: An Entrepreneur’s Journey
David Ortega from El Salvador had entrepreneurial aspirations and a mind for business. Taking the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) got him into business school, where he fulfilled his ambition of earning an MBA — then ended up working for GMAC, the company that administers the GMAT.
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Updated: January 29, 2024
Go for the Gold Standard: the TOEFL iBT® Test
Accepted by 11,500+ institutions in more than 160 countries, the TOEFL iBT test is recognized as the gold standard of English-proficiency tests. In the U.S., it’s accepted by every university and preferred by 9 out of 10. Institutions trust TOEFL iBT scores because of the exam’s academic focus, established high standards of quality, and fair and unbiased scoring.
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Updated: September 19, 2022
Getting into College with TOEFL Scores: Advice from Admissions Pros
Are you at your best in the comfort of your own home? The TOEFL iBT brings the test to you. Are you a storyteller who shines brightest when the cameras are on? TOEFL Essentials has a video option where you can share your story. TOEFL’s array of testing options allows you to take the test that highlights your gifts.
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Updated: October 14, 2022
Why the U.S. is the World's Premier STEM Destination
Juliana Pereira from Florianópolis, Brazil, is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in geotechnical engineering at Purdue University. Juliana has also found a purpose and passion in inspiring the next generation of women in STEM.
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Updated: September 14, 2022
Choices, Choices: Navigating Your Study Abroad Journey
Valeria Renee Rivera is from San Salvador, El Salvador, and graduated from Lycoming College as a business & commercial design double major with a minor in art history. The choices she made before and during her study abroad journey have brought her to her OPT in California, working as a marketing specialist at Study in the USA.
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Updated: October 12, 2021
What are the General Admission Requirements to Study in the USA?
Choosing to study in the USA can be an exciting decision. U.S. universities are home to a melting pot of cultures, personalities, experiences, and so much more! As much as we’d love for you to come right over and experience the joys of this journey, there are a few steps we need to address before that can happen. Don’t worry; we have you covered!
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Updated: September 03, 2021
Jump Start Your Study Abroad With Education Advising!
Study in the USA is dedicated to helping students all over the world get the education they deserve. We’d love to walk beside you in guiding you through this journey as you make your way to the USA.
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Updated: October 04, 2021
How to Write a High School Resume for College Applications?
In a college application resume, the administrator expects you to have a set of attributes that can be of value. An objective statement should not just cover the aspects of what you are trying to achieve, it should serve as an overview of the entire resume.
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Updated: October 12, 2021
IELTS FOR BEGINNERS
Work out how many hours a day, a week, you are prepared to devote to IELTS studies. Then, organize that time into specific IELTS-related tasks you can do, whether it be doing work on listening, reading or whatever. Try to keep 100% to plan.
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Updated: January 26, 2024
Keep your dreams moving: 5 Reasons to Take the TOEFL iBT® Test at Home
During these uncertain times, nearly everyone’s lives have been disrupted, forcing many people to stay at home for extended periods of time. ETS ®, the makers of the TOEFL iBT ® test, has responded quickly to this unprecedented situation by implementing a test-at-home solution to help meet the needs of students and institutions worldwide.
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Updated: August 02, 2022
The Duolingo Test for University Admissions
Why waste time and money on one of the most important tests you will take on your journey to a university abroad? In my opinion, the Duolingo English Test succeeds in meeting users where they are today: online, at home, safely and securely.
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