5 STEPS TO STUDY IN THE USA
5 STEPS TO STUDY IN THE USA
5 STEPS TO STUDY IN THE USA
1. RESEARCH YOUR OPTIONS
The first step to studying in the United States is researching your options to find a college or university that best fits your needs. You shouldn't try to match yourself to the school, but rather find the school that matches you and your priorities and long-term goals.
2. FINANCE YOUR STUDIES
Invest in yourself! The cost of living and studying varies across the United States. With the right amount of planning and research, pursuing a U.S. higher education can be made affordable.
When looking into studying in the United States, evaluating your finances should be one of the first things you do. As with any investment, you need to evaluate what's best for your educational and career goals.
3. COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION
This step covers the general application requirements for U.S. colleges and universities.
Applying for U.S. study is a task that takes time and concentration. Plan to give this step the time it deserves for a successful result.
An original high school or postsecondary transcript will be required for each institution you apply for so start collecting these materials well in advance of application deadlines.
4. APPLYING FOR YOUR U.S. STUDENT VISA
This next step will cover F, J and M student visa types.
Information pertaining to visas and travel can be found on the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Study in the States.
Because visa interviews are short, do your best to explain why you want to study in the United States, how you plan to support yourself while in school, and what your plans are for when your studies are finished.
5. PREPARE FOR YOUR DEPARTURE!
Preparing for your departure is the final step.
Check your new institution's website for additional pre-departure information that will be more specialized and have information about health insurance, average local temperatures throughout the year, local transportation options, housing, and more.
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