Archive for October, 2008

Transferring Academic Credit

Posted on Friday, October 31st, 2008 under News

Transfer credit from one college to another and you will save both time and money.
Luckily, you can increase the chances that your credits will transfer by following a few simple steps.

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Getting Along with Your College Roommate

Posted on Thursday, October 30th, 2008 under Living in the US

Your college roommate can become your best friend– but only if you know how to compromise and live peacefully together first! When you live in a dorm, you don’t have much space. That means frequent discussions about possible problems before they happen are extremely important.

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5 Sections of the ACT

Posted on Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 under News

Get test and score information on each of the ACT’s five sections: English, math, reading comprehension, science and the optional essay.

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Benefits of Community Colleges

Posted on Monday, October 27th, 2008 under Choosing a College, International Students, Paying for College

Less expensive tuition, relaxed requirements for admission and the ability to easily transfer to another school convince many international students to attend a US community college.

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US College Degrees

Posted on Friday, October 24th, 2008 under News

An American college degree comes with worldwide prestige and maybe even increased job opportunities.
Learn more of the benefits of becoming one of the nearly 600,000 international students in the US!

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3 Steps Before Trying the SAT Again

Posted on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 under Applying to College, Testing

Plan to try the SAT once more?

Find out a few simple things you can do to improve the odds of improving your score.

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Studying in New Zealand

Posted on Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 under News

Interested in adventure, beautiful landscapes and world-class universities?
Study abroad in New Zealand and experience them all.

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Choosing Colleges: The Magic Number

Posted on Monday, October 20th, 2008 under Choosing a College

You could spend all day and all night filling out dozens of US college applications. But why? Choose six colleges that you would be happy to attend … and here’s how.

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Types of GRE Subject Tests

Posted on Friday, October 17th, 2008 under News

A GRE Subject Test measures your knowledge in a specific field.
What eight subject tests are available, should you take one, and what can you expect?

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The Most Common Question?

Posted on Thursday, October 16th, 2008 under Choosing a College

It’s the one question that probably every applicant who wants to study in the US asks.

Find out what it is … and how you can answer it!

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License Information, Part 2

Posted on Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 under News

International graduates can get important information about requirements to become an accountant, veterinarian or pharmacist in America.

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Words to Know on Your College Campus

Posted on Monday, October 13th, 2008 under International Students, On Campus

College vocabulary in the US sometimes can seem like a foreign language (even if your native language is English!).

Get a list of common words and phrases, and tell us what words were new for you when you arrived in the US.

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US License Information

Posted on Friday, October 10th, 2008 under News

Several popular professions in the US require a professional license.
Learn more about working in the medical, legal, dental or teaching fields in America.

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Writing College Application Essays

Posted on Thursday, October 9th, 2008 under Applying to College

Make admissions officers take notice of you with a stellar college application essay that sets you apart from the crowd.

Here’s a few tips to get you started.

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US Public Colleges

Posted on Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 under News

Thousands of international students attend public colleges in the US every year.
We answer frequently asked questions about tuition, how public and private colleges are different and what to consider before you apply.

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