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Undergraduate Study
in the US
Undergraduate Seminar, February 16th
, 2013Joanne A. Davidson, EducationUSA Advisor
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What is EducationUSA? Global network of more than 450advising centres in 170 countriessupported by the US Departmentof State.
Primary source of information forpotential under- and post-graduatestudents and scholars around theworld who seek access to UShigher education.
EducationUSA advising centre isbased in the FulbrightCommission in Dublin.
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Why Study in the
US?
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1. Quality and Reputation
of US Universities
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2. Opportunity to Experience CampusLife and Activities
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3. Liberal Arts and Focuson Teaching
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4. Funding Opportunities
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6. Learn About New Cultures andExpand Horizons
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US Higher Education
- An Overview
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What are the key differences?
Much longer application process Apply directly to the university No centralised admissions
process (Note: CommonApplication) Fees can vary significantly Holistic review of your application Students are notified of
provisional acceptance April/Mayof the year they hope to attend Law and Medicine are studied at
postgraduate level
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US Higher Education SystemTypes of Degrees
- Associates Degree: Two
year degree, typicallyoffered at a communitycollege
- Bachelors Degree: Fouryear degree
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Associates Degree: Community /Junior Colleges
Community colleges are often a low-cost option.
Often less competitive admission requirements.
Students studying at a community college may either receive astand-alone two-year qualification (the Associates Degree)or transfer to a four-yearBachelors program in a 2 + 2 format.
Can be a smart option save on first two years and thentransfer!
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www.communitycollegesusa.com
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Four-Year Colleges Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degrees
Usually four years in length
Follow the liberal arts philosophy and generally include corerequired courses, a major, and electives
The liberal arts philosophy promotes a well-rounded academic
education that develops the student's verbal, written, and reasoningskills. Students begin their degree study by taking classes in a widevariety of courses in the arts, humanities, languages, and the socialand physical sciences before specializing (majoring) in a particularfield.
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www.petersons.com
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How Much Does College Cost?Average College Costs (College Board,
2013)
Community College (2 year) = $3,131.00 / year
Public University (out of state, 4 year):$21,706.00 / year
Private University (4 year): $29,056.00 / year
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Ivy League What does this mean? A sports conference of eight privatecolleges
Some of the oldest higher educationinstitutions in the US
Average acceptance rates are around10%, but often closer to 6%
Ivy League universities include BrownUniversity, Columbia University,Cornell University, Dartmouth College,
Harvard University, PrincetonUniversity, University of Pennsylvania,and Yale University
Excellent, but thousands of otherschools out there
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Applying toUS Colleges
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Typical TimeframeTime Before
EnrolmentNotes
Spring / Summer - Endof 4th early 5th year
1 1
YearsLearn about US higher education and application processBegin choosing universities
Autumn of
6th year BeforeSemester Holiday
10-12
Months
Finalise your selection of 4-6 universities
Register for admissions examsBegin admissions and funding applications
Autumn of
6th year AfterSemester Holiday
8-10
Months
Submit admissions applications
Submit funding applications
Spring of
6th year
4-7
Months
Receive admissions decisions
Summer after
6th year
1-3
Months
Notify universities
Apply for your visa
Read the Pre-Departure Section of Fulbright website.
Aug. / Sept. -- Begin study in the US!
Timeline
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Your Five Steps to Study in the US1. Research Your Options
2. Complete Your Application
3. Finance Your Studies
4. Apply for Your Student Visa
5. Prepare for Your Departure
1. Determine the factors that areimportant to you in choosing auniversity and prioritize these.
2. Narrow your search to amanageable list by using asearch engine to help youidentify universities meetingyour criteria
3. Narrow your options to four orsix schools of interest andresearch them online
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Narrow Your Search
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How To Narrow Down Your Choices
1. Degree:Bachelors programmes in Business
2. Location: Ohio due to family connections, weather
3. Extracurricular opportunities: outdoor adventure, sports ethos
4. Academic opportunities: Study abroad in major field
5. Funding: Looking to minimize up front costs and have a goodchance of receiving funding
6. Prestige: Degree that is accredited (of course) and will berecognised as a top program
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Ensure you meetthe minimumacademicrequirements
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Ohio State University ranks #53 in the worldaccording to the Times Higher Education
Rankings 2012
2013
Remember, though, there are no officialcollege rankings in the US!
49
University of
Manchester
United
Kingdom 70.1
50
PohangUniversity ofScience andTechnology
Republic ofKorea
69.4
51BrownUniversity
UnitedStates
68.9
52TsinghuaUniversity
China 67.1
53Ohio StateUniversity
UnitedStates
67.0
54BostonUniversity
UnitedStates
66.8
54 KyotoUniversity
Japan 66.8
56University ofSouthernCalifornia
UnitedStates
66.3
57King'sCollegeLondon
UnitedKingdom
66.2
58KatholiekeUniversiteitLeuven
Belgium 66.1
59coleNormaleSuprieure
France 65.9
59SeoulNationalUniversity
Republic ofKorea
65.9
61Pennsylvania StateUniversity
UnitedStates
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Resources for Finding a University
Some online university search engines- www.petersons.com- www.princetonreview.com
- www.communitycollegesusa.com
Teachers, professionals in your field, or alumni
University websites
Accreditation: www.chea.org US News and Worldreports, Princeton Review, College Board
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Funding YourStudies
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Consider funding at the same time as you are
researching colleges!
Start your scholarship search early
Work closely with the Financial Aid Offices at the universities
Put in extra time and effort to seek out and apply for scholarships
Be flexible in choosing universities
Note you may need to collect funding from multiple sources
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Cost of Attendance
Tuition and fees can varysignificantly betweenuniversities
May be a set semester/yearlyrate or calculated on a per-
credit basis Cost of living: books, personal
expenses = $8,500 - $10,000
Awarded on basis of:
Academic merit
Financial need
Niche criteria
Athletic ability
In State vs. Out of State?
- Applies to public (State) schools.
- Gives discounted tuition topeople from that state.
- Does not typically apply tointernational students.
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Four Main Sources of Funding
1. Personal/family funds
2. Loans
3. Scholarships and merit andneed-based aid from USuniversities
4. Scholarships from externalorganisations
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Funding Application Deadlines To start in Sept 2013
you must apply by
February 1st 2013
Apply for all
Scholarships/funding by
the Admission application
Deadline but DOUBLECHECK the requirements
with the
Financial Aid Office.
This varies significantly in
difference
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Can students work and study?
International students onF1 visas can:
Work up to 20 hours perweek on campus during
the school year and upto 40 hours per weekduring school vacations.
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University of Notre Dame - Undergraduate Scholarship
for Irish Students Eligible students must have Irish citizenship,
reside in Ireland, excellent academic record,and have demonstrated financial need.
Apply directly to Notre Dame by publisheddeadline (typically December).
Contact: Jennifer Nemecek - InternationalAdmissions Liaison, [email protected].
Ranked 12 by Forbes,17 by US News andWorld Report, and 1 by the BusinessWeek ranking of undergraduate businessinstitutions.
www.admissions.nd.edu
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AdmissionsTests
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Admissions Tests are intended to supplement, not replace, students highschool records. Leaving Cert is still important and, typically, required.
Sit SAT/ACT in 5th
Year, if possible, and again in 6th
Year if a higherscore or subject tests are required
Options:
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT & ACT with Writing (no test site in Ireland ..yet!)
- English-language proficiency exam (if required)
Admissions Tests
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SAT: www.collegeboard.orgReasoning test sections : Critical
Reading, Math, Writing
Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Scores: 3 sections marked 200-800. Maxis 2400
Test centres:
Dublin: St. Andrews College,Booterstown
Waterford: St.Augustines College, Dungarvan
Cost: $50 registration fee plusinternational processing feeof $31
Upcoming Dates:
Saturday May 4th / Apply byMarch 26th
Saturday June 1st / Apply byApril 23rd
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SAT Subject Tests Many competitive universities will also require two or three SAT
Subject Tests in addition to the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT
You may sit either the Reasoning Test or up to three Subject Testson one testing date
One-hour, multiple-choice tests are offered in the following subjects:Literature, US and World History, Mathematics Level 1 & 2, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, ModernHebrew, Italian, Latin, Japanese, and Korean.
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Sections in: English, Math, Reading, Science, Optional Writing
Exam Fees: $74
Testing sites:
England: ACS Hillingdon International School (Hillingdon-Middlesex),TASIS England (Thorpe Surrey), Marymount International School(Surrey)
Scotland: International School of Aberdeen
ACT Test: www.actstudent.org
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Tips for Success: Preparing for the Exam Carefully review the admissions test
requirements
Register early and online
Sit the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT byOctober/November if possible
Properly revise before sitting the exam
Choose SAT Subject Test subjects wisely
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Completing a
Successful Application
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An Application to a US College
Application form including CV and two orthree essays
Admissions exam scores SAT / ACT
Transcript and/or school report
Application fee
2-3 recommendation letters
Leaving Certificate Results
Youve narrowed the
search so now you must
ensure you meet the
minimum academic
requirements and put
together a carefully
considered applicationpackage!
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What are they evaluating?
Academic achievement Junior Certificate,Leaving Certificate, final results from allfour years
Academic potential: Admissions exam
scores
Extracurricular involvement do notunderestimate this!
Reason for attending institution / personalattributes: Interest in your academic field of choice Character Leadership abilities Why you fit
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Check the Deadline
Deadlines can vary from institution to institution so ensure you knowwhen you must have your application in.
Usually around late January / early February, but sometimes December.
Some institutions offer rolling admissions
Early Action and Early Decision: Allow you to apply early to US universities and receive admissions decisions well before the usual
spring decision date, usually by December or January. If you are accepted by a university under Early Decision you must withdraw all other applications to
US universities and commit to attend that university.
With Early Action you have until spring to make a decision on a university and are not required toattend the university that accepts you under Early Action.
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Application Form
Completed online and will personalessays and CV
Personal attributes: Interest in your academic field of
choice Character Leadership abilities Reasons for wanting to attend
the university
Each university has their ownindividual online application exceptfor those using the CommonApplication
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Common Applicationwww.commonapp.org
The Common Application isused by over 450 Americanuniversities.It is somewhatsimilar to the UKs UCAS.
You will save time by being
able to complete informationand essays that you cansubmit to multiple universities
But approximatelytwo thirds ofuniversities ask for
supplemental informationand/or essays.
Confirm admissionsrequirements on the schools
website
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Personal Statement / Essay
Very important
Opportunity to set yourself apartand showcase your uniquequalities as an applicant
1-3 essay questions per university
Likely able to re-use elements ofessays for different universities
Tips for Success
Use clear, concise language
Address the essay question fully
Avoid vague or empty statements, clichsand cultural references that may nottranslate well to a US audience
If you re-use an essay, be careful todouble-check that all references within
the text are to the correct university
Proofread extensively
Most importantly, be yourself! Dont givethe admissions officers the answers
you think they want to hear; give themthe truth.
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Transcripts Listing of your academic qualifications
and marks (3rd 6th Years)
Provide your school / guidancecounsellor with information about what to
include in a transcript: Junior Certificate results
Predicted Leaving Certificate results
Academic honors
Information about other qualifications
earned Information about the school
Years attended
Signed, sealed, and on school lettering
head
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Approximate Grade Point Average (GPA) Unofficial GPA conversions There is no official conversion for Irish results so leave this sectionblank unless specifically required to fill
GCSEs and A Levels
(UK approx conversions)UK Letter Grade US Letter Grade US Grade Point
Average
A* A+ 4.3
A A 4.0
B B+/A- 3.3 - 3.7
C B 3.0
D C 2.0
E D 1.0
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Recommendations Ask someone who knows you well, both in and out of the classroom
Letter should be a marketing tool for you as an applicant
Consider meeting with your referee to discuss letter
Make sure referee is aware of deadlines and paperwork to complete
Above all, encourage referees to be enthusiastic, positive,descriptive, and anecdotal and avoid being restrained and toomodest
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Recommendation Letters (cont.):
Ireland: Joe Murphy is a very likeable student with a solid futureahead of him. He interacts well with his classmates and seems to bequite popular amongst his peers. Academically, he achieves decent
marks and has good relationships with his tutor, although he couldbe more focused upon deadlines...
USA: It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Joe Murphywho ranks amongst the top five percent of students within his
classes. He is not only passionate about his field of study, but alsoabout involvement in the community and school. I have no doubt hewill be an asset to your programme
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Final Application Checklist
Read the Study in the US section on our websitewww.fulbright.ie and make sure that study in the US isright for you
Investigate Degree Options: two-yearAssociates or four-year Bachelor's degree
Start researching and choose the four to six universities towhich you will apply
Decide whether you need to take an admissions test andregister
Request a transcript from your school and two orthree reference letters
Draft your application essays Submit by application deadlines
Alongside your admissions applications, apply for fundingfrom US universities and external funding bodies
NOTE: Some institutions require a full medical prior toenrollment in US colleges.
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Visas
F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa
Generally, straight-forward process in Ireland: Once accepted receive your I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019
(J-1) from the US university
Complete SEVIS application (I-901) and pay fee($200) online Complete visa application and pay fee ($160/136)
online Schedule an interview at the US Embassy in
Dublin
Refer to US Embassy for visa enquiries: http://dublin.usembassy.gov 1580.478.472 (Operator Assisted2.40/min)
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EducationUSA Services
US Study Website - Advisory Services: Comprehensive information onundergraduate / postgraduate study in the US is available through:
www.educationusa.info orwww.fulbright.ie
Email / Phone Queries
E-Alerts: Sent out on a regular to students, parents, and career advisorsupdating you on advising tips, US study information, and events/seminars thatEducationUSA will be organising.
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