Applying to United States Universities
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The Syllabus
Videos
- Introduction to the course
- The Realities of Admission: Understanding Options
- The Realities of Admission: Understanding Timing
- The Admissions Process and the Course
- Eight Pieces & Two Questions
- Being the "Best"
- The Second Question
- Different Universities Evaluate Differently
- Purdue University
- Montgomery County Community College
- Rhodes College
- Santa Clara University
- University of Pennsylvania
- Online Learning Opportunities to Extend Your Skills
Readings
- FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
- English Language Testing Information: TOEFL, IELTS, and DET
- Fall 2020 Admission: For Students Who Have Already Applied
- Fall 2020 Admission: For Students Who Have Not Applied
- For All Students: NACAC College Admission Status Update Tool
- Fall 2021 Admission: SAT & ACT Information
- Fall 2021 Admission: Test Optional Schools
- Graduate Admission Information: GRE & GMAT
- Thoughts on College Rankings
- "What It Takes” by Ivan Maisel
- The Selection Process: Online Resources
- Connect with Our Partner Schools
- Suggested Readings
- Instructions for Self-Assessment Quiz 1: Personal Qualities
Practice Exercise
- Assessment Quiz: Personal Qualities
Videos
- Importance of Self-Esteem
- Personal Strengths
- Study Preferences
- Academic Qualifications Part 1
- Academic Qualifications: Testing
- Non-Academic Qualifications
- Connecting You with Universities
- EducationUSA: A U.S. State Department Supported Network
- EducationUSA Interview Part 1
- EducationUSA Interview Part 2
- EducationUSA Interview Part 3
- EducationUSA Interview Part 4
Readings
- "5I's" by Eric Furda
- "4C's" by Eric Furda
- Notes on Practice Materials and the New SAT
- "5 College Admission Mistakes International Students Can Avoid" by Amy Rader Kice
- EducationUSA Resource
- Additional Resources
- Instructions for Self-Assessment Quiz 2: Academic Preferences
Practice Exercise
- Assessment Quiz: Academic Preferences
Videos
- Beginning your Research
- Building Your School List
- Level 1 Research: What You Want
- Level 1 Research: What is Realistic
- Level 1 Research: Understanding Your Findings
- Level 1 Research: Additional Options
- Level 2 Research
- Level 3 Research
- Demonstrated Interest
- Identifying Reach, Target, and Safety
- Understanding Deadlines
- Creating a Plan
- Financial Aid, Part 1: Cost of a U.S. Education
- Financial Aid, Part 2: Need-Based Aid
- Financial Aid, Part 3: Merit-Based Aid
- Financial Aid, Part 4: Other Types of Funding
- Financial Aid, Part 5: The Realities of Available Funding
- Financial Aid, Part 6: Need Blind vs. Need Aware
Readings
- "Aligning Your Interests With Your College List" by Eric Furda
- Digging Deeper Into Acceptance Rates
- Additional Research Resources
- Articles About the School List
- Early Admission/Decision Statistics
- Suggested Reading
- Financial Aid Resources
- Exchange Programs and Scholarships
Videos
- The Application Piece-by-Piece
- The First Piece: The Application Form
- Academic Documents Part 1
- Academic Documents Part 2
- Test Scores: ACT & SAT
- English Language Proficiency Tests: TOEFL & IELTS
- Essays
- Letters of Recommendation
- School Forms
- Activity List & Résumé
- Other Requirements
- Connecting Themes
Readings
- Application Tips & Notes
- Understanding Document Requirements
- Testing Data and Information Resources
- "That Time I Took the TOEFL" by Meghan McHale
- "Writing the Essay: Sound Advice from an Expert" by Parke Muth
- An Essay Should...
- "Writing Recommendations" by MIT Admissions
- "Interviews" by The College Board
- Essay Resources
- Letter of Recommendation Resources
- School Forms Resources
- Activity List Resources
- Suggested Reading
- Instructions for Self-Assessment Quiz: Application Planning
Practice Exercises
- Assessment Quiz: Application Planning30m
- Final Examination
Videos
- Part 1: Getting to Know you
- Part 2: The Application & Evaluation Processes
- Part 3: Piece-by-Piece Evaluation
- Part 4: Additional Information & Advice
- Part 1: Getting to Know You
- Part 2: The Application Process
- Part 3: The Evaluation Processes
- Part 4: Piece-by-Piece Evaluation
- Part 5: Additional Information & Advice
- Part 1: Getting to Know You
- Part 2: The Application Process
- Part 3: The Evaluation Processes
- Part 4: Piece-by-Piece Evaluation
- Part 5: Additional Information & Advice
- Part 1: Getting to Know You
- Part 2: The Application Process
- Part 3: The Evaluation Processes
- Part 4: Piece-by-Piece Evaluation
- Part 5: Additional Information & Advice
- Part 1: Getting to Know You
- Part 2: The Application Process
- Part 3: The Evaluation Processes
- Part 4: Piece-by-Piece Evaluation
- Part 5: Additional Information & Advice
Readings
- Connect with Montgomery County Community College
- Connect with Purdue University
- Connect with Rhodes College
- Connect with Santa Clara University
- Connect with University of Pennsylvania
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