Why & How to Study in the US

Studying in the United States:

How and Why?

• Focus on critical thinking, hands-on skills

• Opportunities to work closely with professors

• Unmatched strengths; state-of-the-art resources

• International experience, English language gains

• Study choices to match what you want

U.S. Study Advantages

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• Four-year or two-year• Public or private• Differing admissions

difficulty• Varied environments• Explore before you

specialize

Over 4,000 Accredited Institutions


Thousands of Graduate Choices


• Over 1,700 programs to choose from in some fields

• Specialized research options and facilities

• Academic or professional masters?

• The Ph.D. and other doctoral options

• Accreditation• Fields of Study• Faculty, Facilities, Services• Costs, Financial Aid• Location• Admissions Requirements

Factors to Examine


• Application form and fee• Academic records• TOEFL and SAT scores• Recommendation letters• Essay/personal statement• Extracurricular activities• Proof of financial capability

“Admissions Package”: Undergraduate


• Application form and fee• Academic records• TOEFL score• GRE/ GMAT test scores• Recommendation letters• Statement of purpose• Work experience• Proof of financial

capability

“Admissions Package”: Graduate


The TOEFL


• Internet-based test• Covers listening,

reading, writing, and speaking

• Scheduled by appointment

• www.toefl.org• Administered at

AMIDEAST/Oman

http://www.toefl.org/

• SAT: critical reading, writing, math

• SAT Subject: specific academic fields

• Limited international dates; see www.sat.org

• Administered by AMIDEAST

The SAT


http://www.sat.org/

• For graduate study only• GRE General: Analytical

writing, verbal and quantitative reasoning,

• GRE Subject: Available for eight academic fields

• www.gre.org • Administered by MCBS

The GRE


http://www.gre.org/

• For management-related graduate programs

• Computer-based, by appointment

• Tests analytical writing, verbal, and mathematical skills

• www.mba.com • Administered by New

Horizons

The GMAT


http://www.mba.com/

• Websites, free registrant materials provide sample problems

• Additional materials available for purchase at AMIDEAST & bookstores

• Preparatory classes are offered by AMIDEAST (TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT)

Preparing for Tests


• Give yourself enough time: a year or more ideally

• Apply to multiple universities, varying in selectivity

• Use consistent version of name; match passport

• Double-check deadlines and instructions

Tips for Applying


• Too expensive? Check financial aid availability

• U.S. institution you attend most likely source of aid

• Save on tuition by passing DSST/CLEP examinations

• Attend AMIDEAST’s “Financing Your Education” presentation

Tips on Financing


• Almost 60 years experience advising on U.S. study

• Part of worldwide EducationUSA network

• Objective, unbiased information

• One-stop source: resources and services to meet your U.S. study needs

AMIDEAST: Uniquely Connected


• Presentations on application steps, student visas, U.S. life, and more!

• Specialized library collections• Visits by U.S. admissions officers • Test registration services• English courses and test prep

available• Scholarship program information

(Fulbright, Tomorrow’s Leaders)• Other U.S. study-related services

How AMIDEAST Can Help


• Individually focused services are for a fee

• Meet one-on-one with a professional adviser.

• Focus on your specific needs, from program choice to application concerns

• Personalized research and advice

Individual Consultations


After your U.S. study, come visit AMIDEAST. We can help with—

– Finding advanced study opportunities

– Meeting other U.S. graduates

You can help others too…

When You Return Home


Educational Advisor / Scholarship Officer:

Kathryn ConradEmail:

[email protected]:

2456-1727GSM:

9590-5325Thank You!

Questions?

mailto:[email protected]

Why & How to Study in the US

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