Education System in the USA - A Complete Study Guide

Learn about the education system in the USA with explanations about what is a GPA, what is a bachelor’s degree, what is a two-year degree, and more.

Cooperative Education (Professional Work Experience + Degree) Finding an internship in the USA

Cooperative Education (Professional Work Experience + Degree) Finding an...

The first step toward your career could be cooperative education. If you participate in a “co-op” program, you enter the work force one step ahead of a your classmates. You graduate with a university degree, as well as professional work e...

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October 4th, 2021

Four-Year Schools Aren’t Your Only Option

Four-Year Schools Aren’t Your Only Option

“2 + 2” is shorthand for the process of starting the first two years of your education at a community college followed by two years at a traditional university. This adds up to a four-year bachelor degree.

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Oct 4, 2021

Transferring from a Community College - 2 + 2 Agreements

Transferring from a Community College - 2 + 2 Agreements

Community colleges offer significantly lower tuition, smaller classes and Many American students –and 90,000 international students—attend a community college for the first two years of university studies. With nearly 1,200 community c...

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Oct 3, 2021

The Public School Advantage

The Public School Advantage

Public high schools are part of a system of free public education in the U.S., and international students considering attending high school in the USA should strongly consider attending a public high school. Public schools can provide students with a...

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September 28th, 2021

Advantages of Community Colleges for International Students

Advantages of Community Colleges for International Students

Education in the United States can be very competitive and expensive, but it does not have to be! In the early 1900s, the U.S. established a system of community colleges or “junior colleges” that offer associate degree programs.

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Sep 28, 2021

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3 Tips for Acing Online Classes

Online classes can be tough. But knowing that and preparing for it is half the battle. Using these tips and strategies will help you navigate the world of online learning and keep your GPA and morale up even when the rest of the events of the world m...

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Sep 20, 2021

What Not to Do During Your First Week of Online Class

What Not to Do During Your First Week of Online Class

Realize that you aren’t going to be able to accurately judge the difficulty of assignments in a new course until you actually sit down and start working. Avoid waiting until the last minute to begin your assignments.

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September 20th, 2021

How to Get a U.S. Degree Online

How to Get a U.S. Degree Online

Attending a U.S. school online can be an effective way to obtain a higher education. Use these tips for online courses to help you navigate this process. Soon enough, you’ll be able to pursue a degree from the comfort of your home.

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Sep 20, 2021

20 Things Every Online Student Needs to Know

20 Things Every Online Student Needs to Know

Whether you’re starting your studies or continuing your coursework, there are a few things that every online learner simply needs to learn.

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Sep 20, 2021

Does 2+2 Really Equal 4? Starting a Bachelor’s Degree at a Community College

Does 2+2 Really Equal 4? Starting a Bachelor’s Degree at a Community...

With the average student changing their major three times during their undergraduate studies, a community college allows them to explore different majors and make the best university choice in year three of their Bachelor’s degree rather than i...

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September 1st, 2021

English for Specific Purposes

English for Specific Purposes

The world is becoming more of a global community through air travel, Skype, Facebook and other social media. This is making the need to increase understanding and improve communication among all citizens more urgent.

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Sep 1, 2021

Plagiarism - What You Should Know

Plagiarism - 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...

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Aug 27, 2020

4 Things International Students Should Know About U.S. Universities

4 Things International Students Should Know About U.S. Universities

Schools in the U.S. are actively becoming more and more diverse, attracting international students from every walk of life. As the global economy grows, it is more important than ever for universities to expose their students to many different cultur...

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August 26th, 2020

Spend a Summer Studying English in the USA - Why Choose a U.S. Summer English Program?

Spend a Summer Studying English in the USA - Why Choose a U.S. Summer...

The best way to understand yourself, your country, and your own values is to immerse yourself among other cultures and people. Only then will you be able to begin to distinguish the differences. This is easy to do in the USA. Every year hundreds of t...

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Aug 26, 2020

Putting Students First: Learning English Enjoyably and Effectively

Putting Students First: Learning English Enjoyably and Effectively

It’s true that more international students than ever are fluent in English. But with increasing numbers of international students applying to U.S. universities, many English language programs are evolving to meet the different needs of internat...

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Aug 26, 2020

Community Colleges: Changing Individuals, Meeting Global Needs

Community Colleges: Changing Individuals, Meeting Global Needs

Most community colleges provide open access, enabling both U.S. and international students to benefit from the high-quality and low-cost courses they offer. Look at our Community College Programs

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August 26th, 2020

Optional Practical Training and Internships

Optional Practical Training and Internships

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a great way to get hands-on experience by working with U.S. companies. OPT is a benefit authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It extends the F-1 student status to allow international stu...

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Aug 26, 2020

Will School Rankings Show you the “Best” Universities in the USA?

Will School Rankings Show you the “Best” Universities in the USA?

Choose the right school for you, which may not be the one declared the best by someone else

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Aug 26, 2020

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment

Dual-enrollment programs are changing. In the past, they referred primarily to high school students studying part-time at a community college. Today, the new face of dual-enrollment allows community college students to begin studies at a university....

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August 26th, 2020

Pre-MBA Programs

Pre-MBA Programs

An American M.B.A. is well recognized and highly valued in today’s international business environment. Leading American business methods and technologies continue to have a strong impact on business all over the world. Your decision to get an M...

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Aug 26, 2020

University Rankings: A Student Perspective and Experience

University Rankings: A Student Perspective and Experience

One of the first things that comes to everyone’s mind while choosing U.S. universities is “Ranking.” Rankings can give you a basic idea about universities, but are these rankings really the main thing to keep in mind while choosing...

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Aug 25, 2020

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