Frequently Asked Questions
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Updated: August 20, 2020
How do I apply to a US University?
Begin preparing your application three months before it is due.
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Updated: August 20, 2020
I want to study in the USA. How do I get started?
Answer: You should plan nine months to a year in advance. First begin thinking about what you want to study and consider the possibility that you may need to go through an English language program.
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Updated: October 31, 2022
What is the difference between a school, college and university in the USA?
What is the difference between a college and a university? This confuses me because the words seem to mean very different things in my home country.
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Updated: August 20, 2020
School, College and University?
In the United States, the word "school" describes any place where people learn.
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Updated: August 20, 2020
What if my study is interrupted?
In most cases, the interruption of a normal academic track is not a handicap for admission to a U.S. university.
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Updated: October 04, 2022
How do I begin if I want to study in America?
There are four basic steps you must complete in order to study at a university in the United States.
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Updated: August 20, 2020
What does it mean to 'Transfer'?
It is quite common for students to transfer from one U.S. university to another at the undergraduate level.
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Updated: August 20, 2020
How important are school rankings?
How important is the ranking of a university? How can I find out about ranking?
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Updated: October 31, 2022
What is a GPA?
GPA stands for “grade point average” and is a standardized way of measuring academic achievement in the U.S on a scale of 0 to 4. If your country's grading system is percentage-based or letter-based, you may be able to calculate your GPA — however, most systems outside the U.S. do not use this scale.
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Updated: August 20, 2020
What is distance education by computer?
There are many courses and online university programs available via computer, and this is a growing trend in higher education
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Updated: October 25, 2021
What are the differences between Undergraduate and Graduate programs?
As an international student, you want to find the top undergraduate program or the best graduate program that fits your needs. As you search for U.S. schools, you should know there are many important differences between "undergraduate" and "graduate" programs.
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