Apply & Be Admitted

Every student is different, and when making your choices you should consider the factors that are important to you in both your education and your lifestyle. You should begin this process of reflection and research 12 to 18 months before you want to start studying in the United States.

Choosing the Best College for You

How to choose the best school for you from the thousands of accredited higher education institutions in the United States. Learn More

Preparing a Successful Application

Application packages require a great deal of preparation and planning. This section outlines the process you should follow and the materials you should submit. Learn More

The Application Process: A Timetable and Checklist

Begin your higher education search a year in advance. This timetable gives some specifics on what to do and when. Learn More

Transferring to a U.S. University

The United States higher education system allows for transferring between schools midway through a degree. It is also possible to transfer from a non-United States school to a U.S. school.

An attractive feature of the U.S. higher education system is that you can transfer from one college to another midway through a degree. The flexibility of the credit system at U.S. universities allows credits earned at one institution to be recognized by another, provided certain criteria are met.

Most colleges prefer students to have completed one year of study before they enroll at the new college, but this requirement varies from school to school. In addition, most universities have a two-year residency requirement prior to graduation. This means that you must spend at least two years studying at that college in order to graduate and receive its degree. Transferring after three years of study is more. In general, most transfer students are in their sophomore or junior (second or third) year when they arrive at a new school.

Credit Transfer

It is possible to transfer credits both between U.S. institutions and often from a non-U.S. institution to a U.S. institution.

Transfer Application Process

The transfer application process takes time and requires some planning ahead.

Choosing the Best Graduate Program for You

Students should exercise careful decision-making when choosing between the thousands of degree-granting colleges and universities and the many graduate programs offered by each institution of higher learning. This section offers a four-step approach to guide the process. Learn More

Admission Requirements and Entrance Examinations

Admission to most graduate schools requires a strong academic background, command of the English language, adequate financial resources, and perhaps a strong score on a standardized test like the Graduate Record Exam. Learn More

Preparing Successful Applications

Application packages require a great deal of preparation and planning. This section gives some information to guide the process to follow and the materials to submit. Learn More

The Application Process: A Timetable and Checklist

Plan to begin higher education searches a year in advance. This timetable gives some specifics regarding what should be done and by when. Learn More