Every year, the number of international students in the US rises as more and more students choose the Unites States as the place they wanted to broaden their experience and continue their education. In fact, the US is now the most popular country for international students. Why do so many international students choose U.S. colleges and universities?

Before you pack your bags, you should learn what the U.S. has to offer you:

  • Academic Excellence
  • Variety of Educational Opportunities
  • Cutting-Edge Technology
  • Opportunity for Research
  • Flexibility
  • Support Services for International Students
  • Global Education and Long-Term Career Prospects

Global Education and Long-Term Career Prospects

Experience in an international setting is a marketable commodity. Many employers seek the wide range of knowledge, adaptability and experience that international students acquire by studying in the United States. Companies in the U.S. are increasingly seeking to become a strong presence in the global marketplace. They often look to hire employees who not only have multi-cultural language skills, but those who can also help communicate, negotiate and conduct business across different cultures.

The United States is not the only country seeking strong candidates when hiring; international students are in high demand elsewhere, as well. In recent years, international companies have become much more proactive in recruiting from the pool of strong international student graduates. Your long-term career prospects can be enhanced by your experiences through the development of self-confidence, independence and cross-cultural skills – attributes which are in high demand with employers worldwide.

On-line Scholarship Search

Research scholarship and financial aid options online. The following sites provide information specifically for international students:

IEFA.org

International Education Financial Aid (IEFA) provides financial aid, college scholarship, and grant information for international students wishing to study abroad. Their search feature allow users to find scholarships around the world.

InternationalScholarships.com

International Scholarships deliver a comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist college and university students in their pursuit to study abroad.

Types of Standardized Tests

Most undergraduate and graduate programs will require the TOEFL exam for all international students to ensure that they have adequate proficiency in English to succeed in U.S. colleges. All standardized tests listed here are given in English.

For undergraduate admissions, required standardized tests usually include:

  • Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) AND
  • TOEFL or IELTS OR PTE

For graduate and professional admissions, required tests usually include:

  • TOEFL OR IELTS OR PTE
  • Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) – for liberal arts, science, math
  • Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) – for business schools/study for MBA (Master’s in Business Administration) programs