Why & How to Study in the US
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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
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Thousands of Graduate Choices
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• 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
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• Application form and fee• Academic records• TOEFL and SAT scores• Recommendation letters• Essay/personal statement• Extracurricular activities• Proof of financial capability
“Admissions Package”: Undergraduate
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• 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
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The TOEFL
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• Internet-based test• Covers listening,
reading, writing, and speaking
• Scheduled by appointment
• www.toefl.org• Administered at
AMIDEAST/Oman
• SAT: critical reading, writing, math
• SAT Subject: specific academic fields
• Limited international dates; see www.sat.org
• Administered by AMIDEAST
The SAT
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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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
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Educational Advisor / Scholarship Officer:
Kathryn ConradEmail:
2456-1727GSM:
9590-5325Thank You!
Questions?