Strategically Applying To US Universities

November 21, 2008

Hedge your bets and stretch your Venture Capital. In this section, we examine the two pronged approach of strategic applying and hedging your bets. The purpose is to allow you to insure that you are accepted into the institution that will best serve your needs and circumstances, and that you will not over extend your [...]

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What’s The Payoff, Is a US University Degree Worth It?

November 21, 2008

Another financial consideration that you should undertake ahead of time is an analysis of your payoff. What can I expect to earn after I have gained a US university degree and I have either returned home, or settled in another country? Will my chosen discipline pay me enough to justify my loans, family obligations, sacrifice, [...]

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Loans, Scholarships and Work for International Students – After Arrival

November 21, 2008

You have arrived in the United States, having followed our advice, with a less than 100% clear financial picture. Congratulations! If you are in your teens or twenties, you probably may not appreciate that uncertainty, especially financial uncertainty, will likely be a way of life henceforth. So this will be good practice! Remember you should [...]

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Loans, Grants and Handouts for International Students – Pre Departure

November 21, 2008

Naturally, the surest way to guarantee funding for any venture is to search the space closest to you. In effect, mobilize your personal resources and those of your immediate family. But if you are in a developing country, family resources can be limited or even non-existent. That is usually the source of initial frustration and [...]

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Where Can I Find the Money to Study at US Univerity?

November 21, 2008

One of the great things about the US is that there is a legal mechanism for foreign students to work while going to school. However, this is a tricky area.  Work, for the most part will be limited to on-campus jobs at close to minimum wage. But you will find that a great supplement. There [...]

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How Much Money Do I Need, To Study In The United States?

November 21, 2008

You are probably just like the thousands of students we have previously advised. You are bright, capable, enthusiastic, ambitious and progressive. Unfortunately, you are probably also financially limited. So how do we reconcile these two divergent quantities? We strategize. How much money your need to study in the US depends heavily on which US university [...]

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The 3 Ulitimate Factors in Selecting an American University

November 21, 2008

You have decided that America is the place to be. You are going for the dream, and you are going to get an American degree come what may. Well if you choose efficiently, the dream will be realized. If you don’t do your research well, the road could be a bit more hazardous than it [...]

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Are Smaller US State Universities Your Best Option?

November 21, 2008

The Brand Name, Ivy League, Big School Issue While we are talking about types of universities we thought we should also enlighten you on the “Brand Name” university issue. In our more than 15 years of advising thousands of prospective international students on studying in the US we have seen too many become hung up [...]

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Understanding the Different Types of US Universities and Colleges

November 21, 2008

We are getting closer to you selecting the perfect US University, but we are not quite there yet. First let’s figure out which type of US University best caters to your needs, wants, and desires. In the US all universities are not created equally. The education system here might be a little more complex than [...]

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Begin With The End in Mind – What happens after Your Studies in the US?

November 21, 2008

What Happens After You get the Degree? There is a popular saying that you should always begin with the end in mind. This holds very true when selecting a US University. The clearer you are now about what you want your life to be like after you get your US university degree, the more confident [...]

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