International Students - Your Guide for Coming to an American College

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Looking into American colleges and universities as an international student can be a challenge, but it's one you can overcome!

From how to look for accredited schools to what type of things you should talk about on your applications, we have the info you need below.

Here are some of the most important basics of applying to school as an international student!

Schools with International Student Programs
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Visas - What You Need to Know
Find out what you need to know about student visas.
  • How to Get Your Visa Get all the info you need on recent changes to the visa system, factors that can influence you getting a visa, and more.
  • How to Use Your Visa A student visa will allow you to move in and out of the America. Get some of the most important rules about the actual use of the visa in this article at Peterson's. 
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Admissions Info for International Students
Get info all about some of the nitty-gritty of applying to American universities.
Fees, Timing, and Interviews
If you're looking for some info on the mundane basics of applying to American universities, then look no further. Information about fees, timing, and interviews is at your fingertips.
Looking for the right American university? Check out this guide to help!
Find the Right Universities
If you're just getting started in your process of looking for schools in the United States, then look no further for a good guide to finding the right American universities for you.
American Universities and Academic Credentials
Find out how American universities will evaluate your academic credentials, here at Petersons.com.
If you're an international student, then your academic system will almost certainly provide you with different scores and academic records than those that American universities' requirements and average scores are likely to be displayed in.

Find out how American universities are likely to reinterpret your scores to decide whether or not to accept you as a student.
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Covering All the Bases
There is a lot of information that you, as an international student coming to America, will likely want to know. Here are some of the most important generalized bits of info.
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More Schools with International Programs
University of Calgary
... population of more than 3,000 international students. From 2013-15, ... such as hands-on learning programs, unique research ... 14 faculties include the Cumming School of Medicine, the Faculty of ...
Robert Morris University
... RMU offers 50 undergraduate programs and 35 graduate programs ... continues with a new home for the School of Business opened in 2011 and ... 2011 and accreditation from AACSB International -- The Association to Advance ...
Mercy College
... graduate degree and certificate programs at four campuses in Dobbs ... with excellent professional schools, Mercy College offers relevant ... include Transcript of high school record, Letter(s) of ...
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