International Students

International students can apply to U. S. Colleges and Universities in the same fashion as their counterpart U. S. Students, but usually a need for additional information about how colleges and universities in the United States work and how they will pay for these colleges.


For many international students considering an education in America the challenges which face them is in the schooling which they are or have received in the country where they have attended school and being able to translate their test scores and grades presented by that country. 

As with the American Students applying to the 4,000 colleges and universities in the country, international students must have grades and test scores that reflect an "above average" in academic achievement for any school which they are considering to file an application.  One of the issues that many international may encounter is that foreign schools do not use the same standardized forms for transcripts nor have grading scales that colleges in the United States will be familiar with.  Therefore, if your school does not regularly send students to colleges in the United States, you will need to follow up with the admissions offices at the colleges you are applying to  to inquire about any questions the may have about the transcript(s).

Many colleges and universities today are seeking international students to help diversify the college experience for everyone.  This trend is not only true in the most selective colleges, but is true in those schools which are consider second and third tier schools in the U.S.  

When International students are considering a school to attend in the U. S.,  one of the things they should look at is how many international students currently attend that school.  They then should look at how many countries are represented.  It is possible that a student may be given  an advantage on the admissions process if their country is not represented.    What important for International Students to remember is that if you are applying one of  these schools; almost all colleges will require international students to take the "TOEFL" examination and to demonstrate your understanding of English Language.

Other issues that international students will be the letters of recommendations they are to obtain from instructors as well as financial aid and the ability to pay. It will be necessary for you and your family to get and present the proper documentation from your country's banking institution(s).

Gaining access into the most elite colleges in the U. S. is a very difficult task for an American Student.  It can be tougher for those coming from abroad.  If money is an issue with an international student, limited financial aid is availble and students will need to figure how to obtain financial aid to attend a school in the United States.  

We assist international students seek admissions into the schools across the United States of America.  If you do not live in the U. S. either as an international or US citizen living abroad, this does not mean that you have to go through the process alone or not be able to seek assistance. 

Like the students that we assist in the United States, we keep in contact with the students by email,  telephone, and webcam.  We are able to communicate with you on your schedule to assist you in finding the schools which are right for you.   

Additionally, unlike "agents" who interact with families in several countries and have ties to colleges and universities; we are independent educational consultants.  We help students look at all 4.000 schools across America and offer a student "choices".  We are not hired or given funds by any colleges or universities, therefore, we are open to engage you with the schools that will meet your goals and needs.
 

Listed below are a list of links which you may find helpful in your quest to attend an school in the United States.

• US College Search for International Students
• EducationUSA
• International Student
• Council of International Schools
• US Education Guides
• Students.gov
• Foreignborn.com
• Edupass
• College Board

If you are a student who is residing outside of the U. S. and going to school in another country, we can assist you as well.  The requirements for you are the same as those students who are attending school at home in the U. S.

If you need assistance, please contact us by phone or send us an email on the "contact us" page of this website.