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2011-08-20 [04:45:59]
Question: I am an american citizen born in India. i have done my entire schooling in India. If I apply for an undergraduate program in USA will I pay fees as per international students or as per american citizens?

Answer: You will be considered an international student for education purposes and will pay the out of state tuition fees, which is what international students pay, unless you have an established residence in the U.S., then you will pay in state tuition fees.

As an American citizen you will be entitled to any scholarships, grants, student loans or any other type of funding an American student is entitled to.

2011-07-28 [16:17:39]
Question: Can you provide some information on distance education?

Answer: Please visit our EducationUSA website which contains comprehensive useful information on distance education the U.S.: http://www.educationusa.info/pages/students/research-distance.php.

Additionally, you can also visit the Distance Education and Training Council website for accredited courses: http://www.detc.org/index.html

2011-05-29 [12:37:19]
Question: I would like to do a masters' degree on computer sciences online or distance learning. How do I go about applying to do my master's on line or distance learning.

Answer: In regard to distance learning, I suggest you visit the Education USA web page at the following link http://www.educationusa.info/pages/students/research-distance.php

Additionally, you can also visit the Distance Education and Training Council website for accredited courses: http://www.detc.org/index.html

2011-05-29 [12:24:52]
Question: How can I get information about student exchange?

Answer: Student exchanges are usually arranged through the university you currently attend. However, following are some websites that may help you find an adacemic exchange.

ACADEMIC EXCHANGE SEARCH

http://www.collegeboard.com

http://www.iie.org/

http://www.nafsa.org/

http://www.ciee.org/

http://www.cies.org/

http://www.petersons.com/

2011-04-17 [13:22:14]
Question: How can I apply for online courses? I would like to study and get my degree and work at the same time in my own country.

Answer: In regard to distance learning, I suggest you visit the Education USA web page at: www.educationusa.info/pages/students/research-distance.php

Additionally, you can also visit the Distance Education and Training Council website for accredited courses: http://www.detc.org/index.html

Another useful website offering lists of online study:

http://www.degree.net

2011-03-29 [05:05:56]
Question: I currently have a Bsc degree from a UK university and I am interested for pursuing a master degree in the US. I wanted to ask if there are summer internship opportunities for two year master students most importantly in the investment banking sector? This will help me decide whether to look for a one year or a two year programme.

Thank you

Answer: Useful websites concerning Internships in the U.S.:

http://www.usa-internships.com

http://www.goabroad.com/intern-abroad

The following website has articles regarding internships:

http://search.forbes.com/search/find?tab=searchtabgeneraldark&MT=landing+a+internship

2010-11-28 [11:15:06]
Question: If my high school results are bad can I be offered an admission in a university in the U.S.?

Answer: Having good grades is always better for admission to a university in the U .S. However, if you are not offered admission based on your high school marks and exams it may be an option to enter a community college for your first two years and then transfering to a four year college or university. Admission requirements for Community Colleges are more flexible than large universities.

Further information on community colleges can be found at http://www.utexas.edu/world/comcol/state/

2010-10-16 [08:56:49]
Question: Please provide information on scholarships for English language programs in the U.S.

Answer: It may be difficult to find scholarships for English Language programs. Following are some free websites where you can study English on your own.

Learning English the Web Way: free website from the U.S. Department of Education

http://theboard.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/24/learning-english-the-web-way/

USA Learns is a free website from the U.S. Department of Education that helps people learn to speak and write English.

The Web site, launched this month at www.usalearns.org, is not a perfect substitute for an abundance of amply funded, not-overcrowded English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) classes. But it's a good start: www.usalearns.org

www.teacherjoe.us/index.html

This website is a popular, free resource for English grammar,

speaking, reading, and writing; it also contains links to other helpful websites.

ETS LAUNCHES TOEFL(R) TV CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE(R)

Heard about the new resource for students learning English? Check out TOEFL(R) TV - the new official TOEFL channel just launched in March on YouTube(R).

TOEFL TV provides tips from teachers and other students on improving English-language skills; video testimonials from universities and other TOEFL-accepting institutions on why they use the TOEFL(R) test;and student videos sharing test preparation tips.

TOEFL TV can be found at www.youtube.com/TOEFLtv.

YouTube users can add videos to the TOEFL TV channel, following review and approval by ETS.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE WEBSITES

Check out these websites featuring English

as a Second Language:

http://esl.about.com/library

This site contains resources and practical help and exercises for learning and practicing English.

www.esl.cafe.com

This site is one of the first ESL websites, and one of the best. Check this site for exercises, chat groups, exercises, links for jobs, etc.The discussion forums include members from all over the world, and everyone is practicing English. Take part and make some new friends!

http://englishclub.com/index.htm

On this website you will find many resources and a lot of interesting information that can help you learn and practice English.

www.englishtest.com

Here you can find short practice tests for nearly every English skill.Although many of the resources are free, many require payment, so select what you want to practice carefully.

If you wish to see if there are any universities that offer funding for English Language programs search for a university that offers the course you would like to study and check to see if they offer scholarships.

Community Colleges offer English Language programs and traditionally are less expensive than large universities. To search for a Community Colleges please go to the following website:

http://www.utexas.edu/world/comcol/state/

English Language Program websites:

http://www.aaiep.org/

http://www.uciep.org/

2010-06-16 [05:32:51]
Question: Can my high school diploma from Jamaica get me in iniversity in the U.S.?

Answer: In regard to your high school diploma. For admission to a U.S. university they will look at all 4 years of your high school grades as well as an SAT or ACT exam. If you do not have high grades you may want to consider community colleges for a two year degree and then transferring to a 4 year institution to complete the bachelor degree. Admission requirements for a community college are more flexible.

For more information on community colleges please go to the following website:

http://www.utexas.edu/world/comcol/state/

2010-04-16 [05:59:19]
Question: Dear Sir or Madam

I am an international student who is fully sponsored by my government for PhD programm in the USA in Chemistry or petroleum engineering. I am looking to do my PhD by thesis (research only) and without courses. I am asking if you could email me the list of universities that offer such degree.

Answer: The below websites should assist you in your search of an appropriate PhD program:

http://colleges.fastweb.com/

http://www.a2zcolleges.com/

http://www.embark.com/

http://www.collegeboard.com

http://www.petersons.com/college-search.aspx

http://www.usnews.com/education

http://www.careersandcolleges.com/

http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/

http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app

http://www.collegesource.org/home.asp

http://www.allschoolsandlearning.com/

http://www.gradschools.com/

http://www.cgsnet.org