In view of the fact that Joe Biden became the new president of the United States , experts predict favorable conditions for foreign students and immigrants in the next 4 years. The ruler has repeatedly stressed the importance of international education.
According to the UN, the United States is the most popular country to study. About 1,000,000 students from different parts of the world come there every year.
The American grading system is credit-based. To earn a bachelor's degree, 120 credits (ECTS) are required. For each course learned, the student receives 3 credits. Within six months, you need to pass 5-6 optional subjects, gaining at least 15 credits. If you try very hard, you can get a bachelor's degree even in 3, not 4 years. By the way, loans are also given for achievements in sports.
How to proceed
First, decide what type of university you need.
- If you are planning to develop in a scientific field, opt for an educational institution with a good technical base.
- If your interest is in areas such as management, marketing, business, then it is best to choose a small applied university, where training is accompanied by intensive practice, correlated with modern business realities.
Ask in advance what the requirements of the selected universities are. If we are not talking about the most rated educational institutions, then, most likely, you will not have to pass the entrance tests: you will simply be asked for an extract of grades for the last couple of years of study and positive recommendations.
By the way, the USE results have nothing to do with admission to a US university , so relax!
Sometimes universities identify the level of knowledge of the applicant using the SAT exams (this is about the same as our Unified State Exam) and GMAT for those entering the magistracy.
To prove your language proficiency, you will need TOEFL / IELTS. You can take the exam in special centers or remotely, you will receive the result in a few weeks. Some universities quote certificates from accredited language schools.
In addition to exam results, it is required to provide a completed questionnaire (for each university it has its own) and a diploma of secondary education, letters of recommendation and a letter of motivation. Special attention is paid to the motivation letter. You have a great opportunity to stand out from other students, to make an impression. In addition, if you catch up with someone's points, then the motivation letter will be the decisive factor.
The university itself determines the deadline for submitting applications - it is better to submit it in advance. For each package with documents, you will have to pay a registration fee (about $ 50), which will not be returned with any decision.
Studying programs
If the results of enrollment did not meet your expectations, do not rush to be upset: in order to help foreigners, educational institutions offer additional training programs.
To enroll in one of these programs, low passing scores are enough. The program will help to improve the level of English and fill the gaps in knowledge. You will also get extra time to adapt in a new country and get used to the local educational system.
This course usually lasts 1 academic year. After completing you become a freshman, sometimes you can transfer directly to the second 2nd year. During their studies, students of such programs live the same way as others.
