USA – Demystifying the American University System

1. USA – Demystifying the American University System Presenter Name

2. Why Study in the USA General Overview Application Process Fees and Funding What we’ll cover

3. Wide range of quality Universities Flexibility to explore academic interests Experience US college life Internationalize CV Travel the US But… Expensive, so important to help students make the right choice, and to widen access to those who can’t afford it Why the USA?

4. Employer appetite for International Study 47% disappointed by graduates’ cultural awareness 40% of job growth going to non-citizens or permanent residents due to lack of ‘global skills’ on the part of local graduates CBI, 2013, McKinsey 2012 Why the USA?

5. Public (State) Universities – Government Funded, charge less than Private Universities, In State vs Out of State fees (International Students pay the higher, “Out of State” fees) Community (Junior) Colleges – Sometimes known as “Two-Year” colleges, smaller, lower fee colleges, offering 2 year undergraduate associates degree Private (Non-Profit) – Tend to be more expensive, but have largest aid budgets. Include the likes of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford… Liberal Arts Colleges – Private (Non-Profit) Universities with an academic focus around the liberal arts, rather than vocational focus. Smaller classes, quality teaching For-Profit Private Universities – More expensive, focus on shareholder return. More nimble and responsive to change than traditional colleges. General Overview

6. Cornell University, Dartmouth College, University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, Princeton University, Yale University, Columbia University , Harvard University General Overview - Ivy League

7. Two Year (Associates Degree): A.A. degree (or Associate of Arts degree) A.S. degree (Associate of Science degree) Designed to prepare students to transfer into a 4-year college or universityAvg. Fees (2015/2016) $3435/year Four Year (Bachelor’s Degree): B.A. degrees (Bachelor of Arts degrees) B.S. degrees (Bachelor of Science degrees) AvgFees (Public, Out of State) $23,893/year Types of Undergraduate Degrees

8. You will need… Completed application form Admissions test scores College essay(s) Transcript Reference letters (2/3) Interview Application Process

9. Admissions tests SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) and/or ACT (American College Testing) “The SAT and ACT serve the same purpose in the admissions process at most universities; however, the exams themselves are both quite different. Both are equally acceptable and equally valued at virtually all US colleges and universities nation-wide. Do some research on both of the examinations and perhaps take a practice test to see which you think suits you best.” Mark Butt, Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Johns Hopkins University Application Process

10. 1 Year before enrolment 1 August: Most applications become available Request reference letters Apply for funding Register for admissions test (if not already done so!) Applications deadline Early November: Application deadline for early decision January to March: Regular application deadlines Decision time Mid December: Early decision decision Late March: Regular admission decisions Application Process: timeline

11. Application cost: Admission Test: $83 Application to each University: $50-$100* Visa and SEVIS fees: $340-$360 in total (post acceptance to University) Cost of Study: Tuition Fees – Vary per University and Per Course Accommodation Books & Supplies Other Expenses *Waivers available for those under financial hardship Fees and Funding

12. Average undergraduate costs per year Fees and Funding

13. Change in costs: Fees and Funding

14. US Loan • Ready made student loans or personal loans, need an American Citizen to Co-Sign • Repayments can be deferred until after study is complete • UK Loan • Standard Personal Loan, cannot use student loan • Repayments to be made during study • External Funding Bodies • Professional, Charitable or Government Organisations that have a vested interest in educating the population. • There are thousands of these organisations, that look for specific types of individuals, be it from poorer backgrounds, disabilities, illness and/or international students. • Scholarships Fees and Funding

15. Needs based funding – Aid based upon (significant) financial need • Merit Based Scholarships – Strong Academic Performance • Sports Scholarships – For those with specific sporting talent Fees and Funding (scholarships)

16. Come up with 2 great reasons for why to study in the USA What is a liberal arts college/what is the ivy league? Why would you take the ACT over the SAT? What are the different ways you can fund study in the USA QUIZ

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