Getting Started

The USA is one of the most welcoming of countries to students from other countries. A degree from a U.S. university is universally recognized as the ultimate hallmark of an excellent education, of education that will stand the test of time, and one that ensures a lifetime of learning. It is the aspiration of millions around the world.

 

What does it take for a student from another country to get that coveted degree in the USA? A super-rich dad? Straight As on every grade? Perfect scores on the standardized tests?

Not necessarily! The student who has good but not great scores, who has some but not all of the money required, who has a well-rounded personality, English-language proficiency, and a variety of interests will still ...

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