Clark University (CU)

Clark University (CU) is located in Worcester, Massachusetts (USA). Jonas Gilman Clark founded Clark University in 1887 as the first universal graduate school in the United States. He was a successful Massachusetts entrepreneur, an abolitionist, and a collector of books and art objects. The founder was interested in the fact that his university was a strict, but affordable college for young people.

In size, Clark University is a small non-profit financial type institution. In his country, Clark University is at 119th place in the national ranking. 3,300 students receive education in it, while 23% of them are foreign citizens. The teaching staff is 260 teachers. The university has active exchange programs for students and teaching staff. The academic academic year is traditionally divided into semesters. Academic, social, sports and social life of the university is covered on such Internet resources as: Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr. CU has a service to alert students and teachers about various news and situations.

• An approach to education at Clark University. It is defined as supporting the growth of students at a professional level, as well as contributing to the development of skills and capabilities that will be needed in the future.
• The opportunity to participate in research activities under the guidance of talented scientists. Clark University research institutes and centers play a central role in ensuring interdisciplinary collaboration aimed at developing innovative solutions to contemporary problems.
• Clark provides a wide range of programs and features. They are designed to prepare the graduate for successful employment with subsequent career development. These capabilities include the development of career search strategies, mock interviews, as well as salary negotiations and personal branding workshops. This all contributes to the success of the graduate after graduation.

Urban-type campus is located within the city of Worcester. The university offers students a range of housing options, including: first-year dormitories, luxury-style dormitories, and apartment-style apartment buildings. For the full nutrition of students on the campus opened numerous cafes and restaurants. Much attention is paid to the safe stay of students on campus. For this, the University Police Department is on duty 24 hours a day.

Also, a counseling and personal growth center has been established for students, offering comprehensive mental health services, including individual and group psychotherapy, advocacy and counseling. Health care counseling is provided on campus and there is a staff that includes practicing nurses and part-time doctors. The school pays great attention to the development of sport. For high-quality education and preparation for classes, students can use the library.

For admission you need to submit an online application, as well as documents confirming credentials, such as recommendations, summaries, personal application and much more. There are also specific requirements for each certificate, master's and doctoral programs, so it is necessary to familiarize yourself with them before submitting the application package.

After submitting the application, an email arrives at the applicant's post with information on how to enter the applicant's portal, where you can check the status of materials and applications. Clark University requires the provision of two letters of recommendation: one from the consultant and the other from one of the teachers of academic subjects at the previous place of study.

At the request of the applicant may provide additional materials that can help the selection committee to understand his life position and learn about the achievements. These may be works of art, CDs or DVDs that demonstrate the applicant’s artistic, musical or cinematic skills.

Foreign applicants for whom English is not a native language must submit a certificate of passing the official TOEFL or IELTS exam. The university does not set minimum results for any test. Knowledge of English is considered holistically, based on grades, transcripts, essays, and letters of recommendation.

The university recommends all candidates to have an interview. This is especially important for applicants who do not speak English as a native. The interview allows the applicant to open up, show himself. Interview options may be as follows:

• Skype - an interview;
• Interview during a campus visit;
• Send an interview with Vericant or InitialView.

For foreign applicants who have a high level of academic achievement but are not fluent in English, they are given the opportunity to undergo additional education in the courses before applying for a bachelor’s degree. Depending on the applicant's English proficiency level, you can spend from one to four semesters in this program before joining a bachelor's degree program. In this case, it is not necessary to pass the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo tests again after the end of the program.

After the application has been registered, information is sent to the e-mail about how to enter the candidate portal, where you can check the status of materials, and receive updates. During peak periods, data updates may take some time, which must be considered when visiting the portal. Clark University’s enrollment rate is 60%.

Tuition fees for both undergraduate and graduate courses for foreign citizens is 39,000 USD / year. At the same time, about 85% of Clark students receive financial assistance from the university. Grants and contracts are also provided for research activities, which are supported by many organizations, including the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, NASA, the Moore Foundation, and many others.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision