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12-18 Months before departure
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1.
Evaluate your reasons for wanting to study in the US, taking into consideration:
· English proficiency
and academic ability
· motivation and
objectives - why in US
· Your future plans
- academic or employment possibilities
· time required for
an American degree
· estimated cost
of study and funding possibilities |
Suggested
References: Peterson's "Applying to Colleges and Universities in the US
Brennan/Briggs " How to Apply to American Colleges and Universities" |
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JUNE-AUGUST
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2.
Find out where your specialization is taught and select 20 - 35 universities
on the basis of :
· their programs
· accreditation
· cost, location,
and size
· availability of
the financial aid for foreign students
· degrees offered
· level of selectivity |
For
undergraduates : "Petersons' Selection" computer program "The Index of
Majors Gourman's "A Rating of Undergraduate Programs Peterson's "Guide
to Four Year Colleges "The College Handbook" |
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JULY-AUGUST
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3.
Find out which standardized tests are required (TOEFL, etc.) and
register to take them in October or November. |
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JUNE-AUGUST
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4.
Write to these American universities to request application forms for admission
and financial aid.
5.
Begin to prepare necessary papers:
· transcript;
· recommendation
letters;
· personal statement |
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OCTOBER - DECEMBER
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6.
After receiving the college information, application and financial aid
forms.
7.
Decide to which universities you would like to apply.
8.
Complete college application forms. 9. Read all instructions carefully
and fill out the form neatly.
10.
Send applications well in advance of deadlines. The sooner you send
them, the more money the school has available, and mail from Ukraine may
take a month or more to reach the States. |
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MARCH - JUNE
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11.
Wait for acceptance and rejection letters.
12.
Contact universities who have not yet informed you of their decision |
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APRIL - JUNE
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13.
If you are accepted at more than one university, accept the offer at your
preferred institution and decline the others. Contact the university
housing office to reserve housing for the coming year. Contact the
university's Foreign Student Advisor for any specific information concerning
your arrival. |
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JUNE-JULY
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14.
Attend Pre-Departure Orientation at the EAC |
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