1. Study
in the USA

2. Education System Structure
Postdoctoral Study and Research
Doctor’s Degree Study
Professional Schools
(Medicine, Theology,
Law, etc.)
Master’s Degree Study
Undergraduate
Programs
Junior or
Community
Colleges
Vocational
Institutions
High Schools

3. Why Study in the US? Academic Excellence
Variety of Educational Opportunities
Cutting-Edge Technology
Opportunity for Research, Teaching, and Training
Flexibility
Support Services for International Students
Campus Life
Global Education

4. Choosing a College or University
Do ask yourself these questions
What kind of education do I want?
What are my career goals?
Am I willing to move away from home and to a new country ?
Have I considered the total education cost as well as living expenses?
Have I determined what type of credentials my future career path requires?
Are the American universities or career school’s degree programs recognized by the government of my country
Hmmmm..

5. Factors to consider Academic fields Degrees Rankings Location
Total cost for your education
TOEFL requirements
SAT/ACT Testing
GRE/GMAT Testing
Accreditation

6. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Choosing a University
FACILITIES
SIZE
REPUTATION
LOCATION
COST
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
COURSE SELECTION
FINANCIAL AID
WHAT’S MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU ?

7. Rankings –vs- the Right Match
No ‘official’ rankings
Usually provided by magazines
Vary greatly
May miss great smaller schools
The Right Match
Specific to your needs and interests
Based on you personally
Identifies the institutions where you are most likely to succeed

8. 4 – Year Colleges and Universities
More than 600 public and 1,600 private four-year institutions
More than 600 majors offered
No central authority over higher education
Accrediting associations establish quality criteria

9. Choices Over 3600 undergraduate institutions
Over 1700 graduate programs

10. Field of Study
Check that your specialization is available at the university you are considering
Check the web page of the department of your major area of study
Examine the biographies of the professors teaching in that department
Do any work in your specialty field?
Contact professors that interest you
Would you want to work with them?
Is their research and work interesting to you?

11. Internet

12. How do I know if a School is Accredited?
Check the materials that a school sends out to see if they identify their accrediting body
Be careful of licenses
Check the website of the regional accrediting body

13. Time Table Depart for the U.S. Acceptance notice, apply for visa Apply
Conduct research, take tests, request application forms
Depart for the U.S.
Acceptance notice, apply for visa
Apply

14. Early Application Has Advantages

15. Preparing Your Application
Application Forms and Instructions
Educational Documents (Transcripts)
Statement of Educational Purpose
Letters of Recommendation
Evidence of Financial Resources
Evidence of English Level Proficiency (TOEFL)

16. Essay / Statement of Purpose
Your uniqueness
Your purpose of study, ability, future goals, contributions
How the university meets your needs and expectations
Be specific and concrete

17. Test Information TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Standardized Academic Test (SAT) and/or ACT Assessment Test
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

18. Cost$ of a U.S. Education Tuition Books and Supplies Housing and Food
Personal Expenses
Medical Insurance

19. Useful Websites for $ Aid
Check university websites

20.
Choose Region
~Southeast Asia~

21. Choose a Country

22. Choose a Scholarship

23. BRIDGING FUND PROGRAM (BFP)
To support the application process to US higher education institutions for students who are highly qualified but unable to cover the expense of applying, and who are not eligible for or funded by other US Government-sponsored exchange programs.

24. BFP Application
Students must apply to accredited institutions independently (at the graduate or undergraduate level)
Students are responsible for the entire process.

25. Criteria for BFP Selection
Quality of academic background
Work & extracurricular experience
Leadership potential
Financial need
Likelihood of acceptance to a U.S. university with financial aid

26. 10 Ways to make the most out of Studying Aboard
Prepare before you leave
Attend Orientation
Develop an education plan
Understand the U.S. education system

27. Get to know your advisor
Practice your English
Participate in class
Experience the culture
Get involved
Study

28. Foreign Students Yesterday, World Leaders Today
Could you be next???
Kofi Annan-UN Secretary General
(Macalaster College)
Mikhail Saakashvili-President of Georgia
(Columbia University)
King Abdullah of Jordan
(Georgetown University)
Gloria Arroyo-President of Philippines
(Georgetown University)
Wangari Maathai-Nobel Peace Prize Winner from Kenya
(University of Pittsburgh)

29. Thank You and Good Luck!