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Important Resources
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| A U.S. government website with comprehensive information about obtaining a visa. | |
| Currency Conversion Rates |
Want to know how much your money will buy in the U.S.? Use this website to find out. |
| Immigration Issues | Lots of additional resources regarding immigration and visa issues. |
| Traveling in the U.S. | The Lonely Planet Destination Guide provides information about weather, safety, places to go and more! |
| English grammar and university writing format guides |
Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab, or OWL has the best information on how to use proper grammar and write successfully at the college/university level. |
| Practicing English grammar | This website offers many exercises to help you practice your English grammar. |
| A guide to U.S. higher education |
Website supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Great information on preparing for coming to the U.S. to study. |
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Taking The TOEFL
Almost all credible schools in the United States require that international students take the TOEFL. According to some sources, over 6,000 institutions rely on TOEFL scores as part of their admissions process.
The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test is a way to measure a person’s ability to communicate in English. When coming to study in the United States, It’s important that you can understand, read, speak and write in English as you will experience it in a college or university.
Registering For The TOEFL
A great place to find information on the TOEFL is http://www.ets.org. Once on that page, select TOEFL from the list of tests. This link takes you to the TOEFL page where you’ll find information on studying for and taking the exam.
Check for the exams dates EARLY—as soon as you think you want to study in the U.S. Exams are only offered at certain times, and you may have to wait a long time before you can take the test. Even though you might need time to study before you take the exam, register early.
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Choosing A School In the US
The United States has more than 3,000 colleges and universities and you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the options. Give yourself plenty of time to thoroughly research the possibilities. Make a list of your priorities so that you can determine what schools meet those criteria best. Think of things like location, degree programs, scholarship opportunities, cost of living, size and credentials.
The United States has educational advising centers throughout the world. They do not charge a fee for answering questions, providing information about exams like the TOEFL, GRE, or GMAT, and making available catalogs, videos and brochures about American universities.
Take advantage of websites like www.StudyUSA.com that use search engines to filter through and help you narrow your focus, based on your interests and requirements. Talk to friends and family who have studied in the U.S. to get their input. Keep your long range goals in mind so that you don’t get distracted by insignificant information.
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