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Studying in the States

Studying in the States. November 14, 2013. Going to an American university. Pro. Con. 1. Talented, diverse peers. Intense competition. Scarcity of prestigious institutions. 2. Globally recognized credential. 3. Liberal arts curriculum. Typically less professionalizing.

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Studying in the States

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  1. Studying in the States November 14, 2013

  2. Going to an American university Pro Con 1 Talented, diverse peers Intense competition Scarcity of prestigious institutions 2 Globally recognized credential 3 Liberal arts curriculum Typically less professionalizing Resource-rich campuses Very expensive system 4

  3. Different types of schools to consider, but all similarly competitive Avg. SAT Avg. GPA Student faculty ratio Acceptance rate School Type Example 2250 (99%) 4.0 7:1 6.1% Ivy League Private Research University 2100 (97%) 3.75 7:1 13.4% Liberal Arts College 2150 (98%) 3.7 8.1 13% 1800 (81%) Public Research University 3.5 16.1 22% Note: All data refers to the graduating class of 2017-2018 (entering class of 2013-2014) Source:US News and World Report. “Best Colleges,” 2013.

  4. US News & World Report most frequently cited source for evaluating American colleges and universities Source:US News and World Report. “How U.S. News Calculated the 2014 Best Colleges Rankings,” 2013.

  5. US News rankings for 2013 National Universities • Princeton University • Harvard University • Yale University • Columbia University • Stanford University • University of Chicago • Duke University • MIT • University of Pennsylvania • California Institute of Technology Liberal Arts Colleges • Williams College • Amherst College • Swarthmore College • Bowdoin College • Middlebury College • Pomona College • Carleton College • Wellesley College • Claremont McKenna College • Davidson College Note: These rankings refer to the 2013 National University Rankings and 2013 National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings. Source:US News and World Report. “Best Colleges,” 2013.

  6. Ivy League schools offer easier access to different professional schools and employers

  7. Return on investment Starting salary Mid-career salary School Following the Money: Calculating the Net Worth of a College Degree 8/2/2013 Harvey Mudd College US Naval Academy California Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Babson College Princeton University West Point Stanford University Harvard University Brown University MIT $73,300 $77,300 $68,400 $55,300 $56,100 $59,700 $56,100 $74,000 $61,300 $55,300 $52,300 $68,800 $143,000 $131,000 $124,000 $119,000 $121,000 $123,000 $121,000 $120,000 $119,000 $119,000 $119,000 $118,000 Is Your College Degree Worth It? Find Out 4/11/2013 Is an Ivy League or prestigious college degree worth the extra cost? 10/10/2011 Source:CNN. “Colleges with the highest-paid grads,” 2013.

  8. The best criterion is FIT Fit The match between a student and a school along lines of academics, extracurricular activities, location, size, and more!

  9. Elements of American university application • English language fluency • Grades • Tests • Extracurriculars & summer activities • The application itself

  10. English language fluency is single most important building block Aspect of the Process • Tests (TOEFL, SAT, ACT) • Application • Interview • College Competency • Reading, writing • Writing • Speaking, listening • Academic language skills

  11. The secret to grades is there is no secret Corresponding Grades Avg. GPA 93-100% 4.0 3.75 90-95% 3.5 85-95% 3.7 88-93% Note: All data refers to the graduating class of 2017-2018 (entering class of 2013-2014) Source:US News and World Report. “Best Colleges,” 2013.

  12. SAT or ACT are not knowledge tests! Source: CollegeBoard. “SAT: About the Tests,” 2013. The ACT. “Description of the ACT,” 2013.

  13. 2 SAT Subject Tests are required, more are recommended for top universities • Subjects available • Biology E/M • Chemistry • Chinese with listening • French (& with listening) • German (& with listening) • Italian • Japanese with listening • Korean with listening • Latin • Literature • Mathematics (Levels 1 & 2) • Modern Hebrew • Physics • Spanish (& with listening) • U.S. History • World History Source: CollegeBoard. “SAT Subject Tests,” 2013.

  14. It is recommended that students aim to take either Advanced Placement exams or the IB Source: CollegeBoard. “Explore AP,” 2013. International Baccalaureate. “About IB,” 2013.

  15. The TOEFL is usually recommended and sometimes required, though the SAT is far more important Source:ETS. “TOEFL: About the Test,” 2013.

  16. Extracurriculars and summers are important components if they can satisfy college’s criteria Leadership Diversity Community Creativity Athletics

  17. The Common App • Basic personal and family information • Demographics • Education and academic history • Extracurricular activities • Writing section – personal statement • Self-analysis • Shows critical thinking skills • 250-650 words • Additional supplement for each college with additional essays or short answer responses as well as questions about future plans Source:The Common Application. “Common App,” 2013.

  18. The Personal Statement Example prompt from this year: Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. Source:The Common Application. “Common App,” 2013.

  19. Good time to apply! Source:BBC. “Poland scores late goals in education,” 2012.

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