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The Stress-Free Guide to Studying in the States - A Step by Step Plan for International Students de Toni Summers Hargis

The Stress-Free Guide to Studying in the States - A Step by Step Plan for International Students

Autor Toni Summers Hargis
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 iun 2013
In today's global world, many students attend universities outside the country, culture and education system in which they were born or grew up. For an increasing number, the USA will be their aim, but few will have an understanding of the US education system, the best universities for their field of study, or the application requirements for international students.Where do you start? With this book.For the first time crucial information is in one place, answering all your questions on US universities - applications, academics, visa requirements, arrival on campus and beyond. This book is an essential first resource for any student, or parent of a student, looking for a comprehensive, easily accessible, stress-free guide to studying in the States."Definitely a must-read for parents and students unfamiliar with the application process in the US." Amanda Eckler, Yale University
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781909193420
ISBN-10: 1909193429
Pagini: 298
Dimensiuni: 127 x 203 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.33 kg
Editura: Summertime Publishing Ltd

Notă biografică

Toni Summers Hargis is a Brit who has lived in the USA since 1990. She is mother to three YankeeBrits, all of whom are plowing their way through the American education system. Educated at Bristol University, England, and Loyola University, Chicago, Toni has first-hand knowledge of student life on both sides of the Pond and is so far surviving her experience as a parent in the US college application process. Toni is the author of Rules, Britannia; An Insider's Guide to Life in the United Kingdom, (St. Martin's Press) the popular book for Americans visiting the United Kingdom. She also blogs as Expat Mum (http://expatmum.blogspot.com) is a featured columnist for Expat Focus (www.expatfocus.com), and for BBC America's Mind the Gap (www.bbcamerica.com/mind-the-gap), and has appeared on TV and radio to discuss UK/ US matters. In her spare time Toni runs Caring Kid Connections (www.caringkidconnections.com), a charity she founded in 2009 to help school children in Ghana.

Cuprins

About the Author ...i Acknowledgments ... ii A Note From the Author ... iv Introduction ... ix The Thought Process ... xii Chapter One Thinking of Studying in the USA? ... 1 Using a consultant ... 1 Applications ... 4 Costs ... 7 Academic considerations ... 11 Geographic and cultural considerations ... 14 Chapter Two An Overview of US Colleges ... 17 Jargon you'll come across ... 17 Types of colleges... 21 Degrees and classes of degree ... 24 General college information ... 25 Chapter Three What to Consider When Choosing a College ... 37 College features ... 39 Academic standards... 45 College rankings... 47 Costs ... 49 CollegeFairs ... 51 Chapter Four Fundingyour College Degree ... 55 Scholarships ... 58 Grants ... 65 Loans ... 66 Chapter Five The College Application Process ... 73 Background information... 74 How to apply... 79 How to complete the Admissions packet ... 88 General guidelines for applying to college ... 100 Student athlete applications ... 102 Chapter Six Standardized Tests (ACT and SAT) ... 109 ACT... 111 SAT ... 113 How to decide between ACT and SAT?... 115 Reporting your scores ... 117 Chapter Seven Offers and Rejections ...123 Deferrals and wait-listing ... 125 Accepting and declining offers ... 129 Chapter Eight Before You Go - Visa Application and Other Important Steps ... 131 Government requirements ... 132 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System requirements (SEVIS)... 133 College requirements and preparation ... 144 Chapter Nine On Arrival ...179 Customs and Immigration ... 179 International student check-in/ orientation ... 181 Campus to-do list... 183 Chapter Ten US College Life - The Low-down ... 191 Official rules and regulations ... 191 College rules and regulations ... 200 Academic information... 206 General information ... 213 Chapter Eleven The American Language and Customs ...217 Culture shock ... 217 Language, vocabulary and spelling tips ... 223 General information ... 229 Chapter Twelve Notes for Parents ... 249 Parental involvement ... 251 Student support ... 255 Financial matters ... 256 Resources Websites ... 263 Government and official ... 263 General college information ... 265 Academic information... 267 College search... 268 Finance and scholarship ... 270 Athletic related ... 273 For parents ... 274 Books and articles ... 274

Recenzii

"A very thorough introduction for international students considering university study in the US, this book covers everything from vocabulary and abbreviations through campus life and academic culture. Definitely a must-read for parents and students unfamiliar with the application process in the US." Amanda Eckler, Assistant Director for Programs, Yale University, Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) "For international students trying to decide which US university to choose, and then navigate the complexities of the application system, the comprehensive advice in this guide is a must-read." Louise Tickle, Award-winning Education and Social Affairs Journalist. http://louisetickle.co.uk. @louisetickle "The jargon, the cultural differences and the inside track on the application process are all explained in this guide for anyone thinking about studying in the US." Sean Coughlan, BBC News education correspondent, Education Journalist of the Year 2011, @seanjcoughlan "Wise advice demystifies the process, from first thoughts about an application to arrival and settling in, and makes this excellent book an essential 'must-buy' guide for applicants, parents and school Higher Education applications staff." Peter J. McDonald, Director of University Entrance, Magdalen College School, Oxford, England "Applying to university or college in the USA is a minefield for those studying outside the country. In this Guide however Toni Hargis has succeeded in 'demystifying' what is in essence a very complex process in a thoroughly clear and comprehensive manner." Julia Douglas, Head of University US Applications, Sevenoaks School, Kent, England.