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Links to More Information on U.S. Undergraduate Study and Admissions
Below are links to some additional useful sources for additional information on U.S. undergraduate study. Also check our Fields of Study section for additional links for students interested in particular fields of study.
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CHEA (Council on Higher Education Accreditation). Check whether your college has recognized accreditation--essential for degree recognition!
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The College Board: Apply to College. Undergraduate admissions, application, and essay tips.
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The College Board: College Matchmaker. An excellent way to find programs that fit what you want among the over 3,500 U.S. university options.
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CollegeSource Online. Thousands of U.S. college and university catalogs, with ability to search by major, tuition cost, and other areas.
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Community College USA. Get information on community colleges interested in international students.
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EducationUSA. A great place for international students to start exploring U.S. study, with detailed information on the application process as well as preparing for U.S. life and study available to download. Also provides contact information for EducationUSA centers worldwide.
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Edupass. Specifically for international students considering U.S. study, this site discusses admissions, financing, English language study, visas, cultural differences, U.S. life, and more. It also includes a list of the U.S. colleges that give the most funding to international undergraduates.
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Funding for U.S. Study. Excellent source for locating the hundreds of grants specifically for international students awarded by governments, foundations, and international organizations. Searchable by country/region or field of study. Institute of International Education.
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Peterson’s. This educational publisher’s Web site allows searching not only for collegiate and graduate programs, but also for English language programs, summer opportunities, distance education, private secondary schools, and much more.
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Pocket Guide to Choosing a College. Suggested questions to ask to get a better idea of the undergraduate experience on particular campuses, published by the National Survey of Student Engagement.
- U.S. Community Colleges by State
