Education System in the USA
Learn about American culture and education direct from our experts at Study in the USA.
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Updated: September 16, 2019College Surprise: Admission with Conditions
Many students who have benefitted from it see conditional admission as a perfectly acceptable route to their top-choice campus. Universities tout it as a way they can admit more low-income students who deserve a chance but might not have had the same advantages of better-prepared applicants from private and suburban high schools.
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Updated: September 11, 2019Five Reasons International Students Should Attend a Community College
In 2017-2018, the U.S. welcomed 1,094,792 international students. Of these students, 8.6% chose to begin their studies at a community college, according to the Institute of International Education’s 2019 Open Doors report. While a community college may not be the first image that comes to mind when considering studying abroad, it is often the best route for many international students. Keep reading to find out why you should consider attending a community college.
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Updated: September 11, 2019Are Online Courses Right For You?
What to expect from an online course
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Updated: August 27, 2019Choosing a STEM program at a Canadian University
The demand for workers who can fill STEM-related jobs is predicted to continue to expand, and Canada is working to ensure that its workforce can meet future challenges.
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Updated: August 12, 20196 Benefits of Studying at a Catholic High School
The US has private, religious, and public schools, and they are all unique. International students are limited to attending US public schools for one year, but international students can attend private and religious schools for all four years of high school.
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Updated: July 18, 201910 Tips For Campus Visits
As the school year winds down, the college search process often begins. For many students, this includes plans to visit U.S. college campuses. Common questions are: When is the best time to visit? and What should we expect to accomplish? The answers: Visit when you can, and Soak up as much information as possible! Ideally, you would visit when classes are in session and the campuses are full of life. That may not always be possible, though, so go when you can.
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Updated: July 18, 2019Campus or Resort? 3 Schools with Amazing 'Extras'
When choosing a college, a lot of factors will probably play into your decision: the school’s reputation, the classes offered and the professors in your major. A large part of your decision will probably be based on the academic credentials of each college you’re considering.
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Updated: July 18, 2019Applying Early Action or Early Decision? What You Should Know
Applying Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA) are increasingly popular options for applicants to U.S. colleges and universities. Is either one right for you? Here’s what you need to know before you apply!
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Updated: July 18, 2019Plagiarism - What You Should Know
As a student, you will be required to write numerous essays, reports, and research papers. To save time and get high grades, you may be tempted to copy academic works from others or even seek out custom writing services for help. To be clear, this is something you should never do when studying in the U.S. This is known as “plagiarism” in academia. It may lead to your expulsion and a ruined academic reputation.
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Updated: July 18, 2019How Different Are University Classes in the U.S.?
All I know about American high schools I learned from High School Musical and all those other Disney movies. In other words, I know close to nothing about what it’s like for students here before college, but I definitely know that high school life in Ecuador did not prepare me for this.
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Updated: July 18, 2019Completing High School While Working Towards Your Bachelor’s Degree
The High School Completion programs at participating Washington State community colleges provide an opportunity for international students who are high school juniors (11th grade) to complete their high school diplomas and also earn college credit toward an associate’s degree.
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Updated: July 18, 2019Plagiarism and American Academia
Plagiarism is the process of stealing someone's work and representing it as your own. It's illegal, and it leads to penalties according to the policies of most American universities.
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Updated: July 18, 2019The 21st-Century Student: The Role of School
By empowering students to choose their own path, we are replacing that fear of the future with possibility.
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Updated: July 16, 2019The International Student's Guide to Taking Great Notes
As an international student, you will find yourself facing different sights, sounds, and social situations than what you are used to. The same goes for inside the classroom, where the presentation of the course material and the expectations that instructors have may be confusing or unclear
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Updated: July 16, 2019The Lecture Class: What to Expect and How to Succeed in This Academic Staple
There is no way of knowing what form an individual lecture will take, but you can usually expect to sit and listen to a presentation on a single subject for an allotted period of time.
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Updated: July 16, 2019Things You Can Do to Excel on a U.S. Law School Application
Before applying, it is extremely useful to research the school(s) that you are interested in: tailored applications are more successful than generic applications.
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Updated: July 16, 2019India and a Liberal Arts Education
India is moving towards a country with tremendous opportunities to create jobs not just in existing employment sectors, but in ones that have not been thought of yet.
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Updated: July 16, 2019Guaranteed Admission to a Prestigious UC at an Affordable Price Tag? A Reality for Many International Students
The higher education system in the U.S. is different than the Indian education system; because of this, students and parents are not always aware of the value of community colleges.
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Updated: July 16, 2019Attending a community college is a smart choice. Here’s how
There are 1,200 community colleges to choose from in the United States, and each one has its own unique qualities.
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Updated: July 16, 2019Navigating College Rankings
In many countries, national rankings are the best way to learn about top colleges and universities; however, the United States is very different. Rankings are not developed by the US government or Department of Education, and each ranking system looks at different variables.
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