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Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education
Study in the USA:
Undergraduate
Presenters:
Claudia Ortiz
Sofia de la Garza
Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education
EducationUSA.state.gov
What is EducationUSA? A global network of advising centers
supported by the US State Department’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
(ECA).
Unbiased, accurate, comprehensive
information about the full range of
accredited U.S. higher education
institutions
Free access to introductory information on
U.S. study
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EducationUSA in Mexico
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Key Topics
Comparing Colleges, Degrees and Costs
Timeline
Application process
Entrance exams
Financial Aid
Questions & Answers
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Post Secondary Institutions
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Community Colleges
Colleges & Universities
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Community Colleges
Public institutions: two year programs
Short-term technical training (certificate programs)
English programs (ESL)
Associate’s Degree
2 + 2 program
Credits transfer to four-year institutions
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Colleges & Universities
Undergraduate and graduate studies
Student population varies
Public and Private
Diversity of students
Live the U.S. college experience
Sports, student government, clubs and more
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Degrees offered
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Certificate Programs & Associate Degrees (AA)
Community Colleges
Two Year Programs
Bachelor of Arts (BA) & Bachelor of Science (BS)
Colleges and Universities
Four Year Programs (or AA + 2 years)
Liberal arts (Majors & Minors)
What is a Major? What is a Minor?
https://students.ucsd.edu/academics/advising/majors-minors/undergraduate-majors.html
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Average Costs
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Private
Universities
Public
Universities
Community
Colleges
Tuition $32,000 $17,000 $5,000
Room and Board $8,500 $8,500 $8,500
Books and Materials $1,500 $1,500 $1,500
Transportation $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Personal Expenses $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Total $43,300 $28,300 $17,000
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The Calendar: Dedicate Time
12-18 months before (Mar-Sept)
Research schools: choose 5-7
Find out deadlines for financial aid and application
Register to take standardized tests if required
September-December
Study and take exams
Request required materials: recommendation, transcripts, financial statements
Write your personal statement
Submit completed applications
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November - January
Application deadlines, early admission deadlines will be sooner
February – March
Secure Financial Aid
Organize finances
April-June
Letters of Acceptance/rejection
Decision making
June-August
Student Visa
Travel Arrangements
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The application
Application
(from the University or Common Application)
Letters of recommendation
Essay
Transcripts
Exams
Application Fee
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Exams
SAT: SAT Reasoning Test (SAT)
SAT Subject Tests (Biology, Spanish, World History, etc.)
Cost: $51 USD
For testing dates and locations: www.collegeboard.org
ACT: Similar to the SAT, but: more
science & optional essay
Cost: $70-$90 USD
www.actstudent.org
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TOEFL:
TOEFL iBT
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Cost: $175 USD
For testing dates and locations:
www.toefl.org
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Financial Aid: The Reality
• Less than 50% of U.S. colleges & universities
offer financial aid to undergraduates
• Start looking early
• Research + time = more funding options
• Research colleges that give aid
• Visit your EducationUSA Adviser
• Use the Internet
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Financial Aid: The Good News
Of the 2,000 4-year schools:
• ≈ 40% offer $10,000 or more,
• 350 award more than $20,000,
• 100 award more than $40,000,
• 85 regularly award full funding
Sources: College Board's International Student Handbook, Peterson's Applying to Colleges and Universities in the US,
Council of International Schools, EducationUSA Advisers
100,000 Strong in the Americas:
• UC San Diego
• U of Houston, TX
• internationalscholarships.com
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Types of Funding
Plan from the beginning! Don’t wait until after the admissions decision is made.
• Two types of aid: need-based and merit-based • Need-blind admissions: full need met
• Need-based, with limits to maximum amount given
• Standard, flat amount
• Earmarked: countries, majors
• Out-of-state tuition waivers
• Private, liberal arts colleges tend to provide the most aid
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Need-Based Aid: Family Funding
• The family is expected to contribute as much as they can afford.
• Be realistic
• The more you need, the more competition you will face.
• Don’t ask for more than you genuinely need
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Athletic Scholarships
• Requires demonstrated ability
• Basic academic competence is required
• Learn NCAA rules
• Correspond directly with coaches
• Send a video or DVD of performance
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Before You Apply
• Each school has its own budget and policy
• Determine your contribution • Admission with financial aid can be ten times more
competitive than admission without aid
• Consider different types of institutions • Public vs. Private vs. Community College
• Remember the additional costs: application fees, postage, exams
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Homework to get you started
• Make an appointment with your EducationUSA Adviser www.educationusadf.appointy.com
• Visit www.collegeboard.org and create a list of potential schools
• Research deadlines, costs, and requirements
• Assess how much you and your family can contribute
• Visit www.fundingusstudy.org and create a list of possible scholarship opportunities
• Visit www.internationalscholarships.com and the 100,000 Strong in the Americas website www.100kstrongamericas.org/resources
• Visit the EducationUSA site: www.educationusa.info/mexicodf
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Links para listas de peritos
traductores / cursos preparación
• www.bit.ly/peritosdf
• www.bit.ly/cursosdf
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facebook.com/EducationUSAMexicoCity
@EducationUSAmexicocity
becaseducationusa.wordpress.com
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Thank you Claudia Ortiz / Sofia de la Garza