College Admissions
International Applicants: What Will You Study?
How do you determine what you will study if you attend a college or university in the U.S.? Learn how students in the American higher education system pick a major…
March 29, 2010
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College Application
International Applicants: What You Need to Know About Standardized Tests
What are the standardized testing requirements for admissions process at U.S. colleges and universities? What do you need to know about taking the SAT, ACT, TOEFL and IELTS?
March 28, 2010
College Admissions
International Applicants: How Do Your Grades Compare?
One of the most difficult aspects of the application process for international students is determining how your academic profile compares to other students. This post will discuss how your GPA,…
March 27, 2010
College Admissions
International Applicants: How the Application Process Works in the U.S.
The college application process in the U.S. is not exactly transparent. An educational consultant can help you determine what the application requirements are for the colleges and universities that interests…
March 26, 2010
College Admissions
International Applicants: Visiting Colleges in the U.S.
How do you find out more about a college or university if you live in another country? There are several ways to “visit” a school without actually leaving your home!
March 25, 2010
College Admissions
International Applicants: What Type of Institution is a Good Fit for You?
One of the most important steps in the college application process is determining what type of school is a good fit for you. This post will describe the different types…
March 24, 2010
College Admissions
New Effort to Increase Abysmal University Graduation Rates
Complete College America is a brand new national effort to increase graduation rates in US institutions of higher education. The new effort was reported yesterday
March 4, 2010
College Admissions
Great Information on Careers in Engineering
I recently came across this gold mine of information on careers in engineering. It has lots of cool stuff, including job listings, engineering news, and
March 3, 2010
College Admissions
The Campus Visit–Considering A College’s Surroundings
Previous articles in this series on visiting college campuses have focused on some general tips, practicalities, the official campus tour, and the admissions information session.
March 1, 2010