How to go to college in the USA

There are over 3, 500 colleges and universities in the United States. There are no cardinal differences between the two concepts. In both educational institutions, you can get bachelor's, master's and doctor's degrees. The only difference is that universities are much larger and can consist of several colleges. For example, the famous Harvard University consists of an engineering college, medical, business school, etc. Any foreigner who has passed the competition can enter the educational institution.

You will need

• - a copy of the certificate of secondary education;

• - recommendations from the school principal and teacher;

• - medical certificate.

Instruction manual

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In America, there are colleges with two-year education (Junior college) and four-year. To enter them you will need to pass the TOEFL. After graduating from Junior college, you will be able to go to the third year of a four-year college. Upon graduation, you will be awarded a bachelor's degree.

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In colleges, there are day and evening forms of education. Full-time students study in semesters. The first semester begins in late August and ends in December. The second one lasts from January to April. Evening classes are divided into trimesters. There are no gaps between them.

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There are religious and gender-based colleges in the United States. They can only be for women, men, Catholics, etc.

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If you decide to continue your education in one of the American universities, before sending documents to a particular educational institution, study several colleges and specify what are the requirements for foreign applicants. Having collected all the necessary information, make your choice.

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In almost all US universities, classes begin in August. You need to prepare for admission in advance (for a year and a half). Having decided on universities, ask them to send catalogs and information booklets about programs, living conditions, traditions, etc. With the necessary information you will be sent a questionnaire (application form) to fill out. The questionnaire may consist of several questions that you will need to answer in the form of short essays. Based on them, the selection committee will draw conclusions about the degree of your education, about how you can express your thoughts and personal qualities. The application form can also be filled out directly on the website of the selected college.

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After filling out the form, register for TOEFL or SAT tests (this depends on college requirements). Test results are also required for admission.

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In autumn you will need to send a package of documents. You will need a copy of the secondary school certificate translated into English and certified by a notary, recommendations from the school principal and teacher of one of the specialized subjects and a medical certificate.

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After sending the documents, after a while, make sure that they reach the deadline. Answers from colleges should come in April-May. After receiving positive answers, make your final choice.

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In the summer, you will need to talk with an adviser (international advisor or assistant) who deals with foreign students. He will tell you what your next steps should be.

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If you decide to transfer to college from a Russian university, you will need to attach recommendations from teachers and an excerpt from the gradebook with grades for courses taken to the main package of documents. All documents must be translated into English and certified by a notary.

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To obtain a visa to the United States to the main documents you will need to attach an invitation from the college and a certificate of the necessary financial resources.

Useful advice

When preparing documents, follow all instructions and requirements clearly and accurately. If the essay is larger than required, it will not be read.