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2008-08-22 [12:02:59] Answer: The following website has a listing of all Community Colleges in the U.S. http://www.utexas.edu/world/comcol/alpha/
2008-02-20 [10:48:11] Answer: SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL STUDY – MEDICINE Admission to medical study is very competitive. Less than half of U.S. citizen applicants are accepted to medical school, and typically less than 3 percent of international applicants are accepted and most were individuals who had completed their undergraduate education in the U.S. Because medical schools, particularly public medical schools, are funded largely by taxes raised in the states where they are located, admission preference is usually given to residents of that state. Some state supported schools will consider only U.S, citizens and permanent residents for admission. Medical school usually lasts four years and students graduate with the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. Admission requirements include an undergraduate degree, preferably from a U.S. accredited institution. Degrees in almost any discipline are acceptable as long as the student’s course load includes the required minimum number of prerequisite courses in the biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics, behavioural and social science and humanities. Additional requirements include an excellent undergraduate academic record, fluency in English, extracurricular activities such as work experience and volunteer commitments and satisfactory score on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), a standardised entrance examination (http://www.aamc.org/stuapps/admiss/mcat/start.htm). The Association of American Medical Colleges (http:///www.aamc.org) publishes an annual guide to medical schools that includes useful information and statistics on admission requirements. To be eligible to practice medicine in the U.S. all physicians regardless of whether they were educated in the U.S. or outside the U.S. must: · Receive the first professional medical degree from a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. · Complete a period of residency or graduate medical education. · Pass state licensure examinations. U.S. graduate training for physicians generally involves completing a prescribed period of clinical training called a residency. While entry to residencies is quite competitive, international physicians have better chances to pursue U.S. study at this level than at the first professional level. To obtain residency positions, graduates of medical schools outside the U.S. must pass a certification program administered by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) This information was obtained from Education USA booklet If You Want to Study in the United States – Book 2 - Graduate and Professional Study and Research
2008-02-10 [04:29:44] Answer: The following websites will help you find information on Dentistry programs: DENTISTRY American Dental Association http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/programs/index.asp American Dental Education Association http://www.adea.org Financial aid for foreign students studying in the USA is extremely limited. Though the competition is very keen financial aid is available for graduate study and research. Financial aid may come from either public or private institutions or private foundations and organizations. At a graduate level students should apply for admission and financial aid directly to the department, and department decides who will be accepted and awarded financial assistance. Remember, that many schools want to internationalize their campuses. If a school has no students from your country, they may be willing to fund such a student to increase diversity. Students will have a greater chance of obtaining financial assistance if they: •Show evidence of high level of academic achievement; •Have high standardized test scores (TOEFL, GRE, GMAT); •Demonstrate financial need and/or have private funding to cover some of the cost. Financial need is not crucial for some awards at the graduate level; •A field of study or teaching experience in a subject offered at the undergraduate level (opportunities for teaching assistantships); •A field of specialization or research interest which parallels those of university's department and faculty or the private funding source (opportunities for research assistantships and grants).
2008-01-29 [15:36:36] Answer: You can get an excellent education in a small liberal arts college. You may not be familiar with the names of these colleges because they are not well represented outside of the U.S. Some students leaving home for the first time, especially travelling to another country, can feel more confident in the smaller atmosphere. These colleges are usually well equipped with the latest technology and cutting edge facilities. You will have a better chance of actually getting to know the professors in a smaller college. There is always the option of transferring to a larger university at a later time.
The liberal arts philosopy is a unique feature of the U.S. higher education system and offers a well-rounded academic education that develops the student's verbal, written and reasoning skills. Students at a liberal arts college, or at a university with a strong liberal arts program, begin their degree study by taking classes in a wide variety of courses in the arts, humantiies, languages and the social and physical sciences. They then choose a subjest in which to specialize and take about 25 to 50 percent of their classes in the major area. Employers recognise an education from a liberal arts college and you will definitely be eligible to go on to graduate school after obtaining your degree.
2007-10-29 [18:35:47] Am I considered a foreign student when applying to the colleges and universities in the USA? Do I have to pass TOEFL? Answer: Yes you would be considered as an international student as far as your education is concerned and will probably have to take the TOEFL test. However, whether you are required to take the TOEFL would be up the the university in which you are accepted. If you have residence in the U.S. you will probably be considered as a resident if you attend university in the state you are a resident and will pay the instate tuition.
2007-04-25 [21:56:37] Answer: In the United States, admission to medical school is very competitive and follows completion of a bachelor's degree. Less than half of U.S. citizen applicants are accepted to medical school, and typically less than 3 percent of international applicants are accepted. In one recent year only 155 of the 16,221 students who entered medical school were foreign nationals, and most of them were individuals who had completed their undergraduate education in the United States. Because medical schools, particularly public medical schools, are funded largely by taxes raised in the states where they are located, admissions preference is usually given to residents of that state. Some state-supported schools will consider only U.S. citizens and permanent residents for admission.
2007-02-07 [15:47:24] Answer: There are many ways to receive scholarships for your studies in the U.S.A. A few types of scholarships are: College-Specific Awards, Athletic Scholarships, Academic Awards, Departmental Awards, Private Organizations, Corporations, Religious Organizations, Unions, Chamber of Commerce, and Other Private Organizations. You may also want to visit www.scholarshiphelp.org (I must note though that Education USA has no affiliation with this website). Also a good start is to first contact the financial aid department of the university you wish to study at and ask for scholarship availability. You may also want to run searches for US scholarships on a web search engine, see below: FUNDING SEARCH http://www.embark.com/Pages/default.aspx http://www.careersandcolleges.com/tp2/cnc/login.do http://www.internationalscholarships.com/ http://www.edupass.org/finaid/databases.phtml http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/index.html http://www.finaid.org http://www.fastweb.com http://www.collegenet.com/mach25/app http://www.a2zcolleges.com/finance/index.htm http://www.internationalstudentloan.com http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/Fellowships/PGA_046300 http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/funding http://www.iaf.gov/Home.aspx http://www.iie.org/fulbright http://www.iie.org/cies
2006-08-21 [17:11:48] Answer: Most colleges and universities give students the choice of which SAT 2 tests to take (if they are required). Some schools, like MIT, instruct students to take one math and one science test and allow the student to decide which field of science he/she would like to select.
2006-08-20 [04:07:22] Answer: Undergraduate: It is your first degree which is a four year program giving you a Bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science). A high school education is usually sufficient to become an undergraduate student. First, second and third-year students of foreign institutes of higher education can transfer into US degree programs. A college/university admissions officer will decide for what courses credits will be granted. Graduate: You can apply for a graduate program after you have obtained a Bachelors degree. A person who finishes graduate school in the US earns an M.A., M.S. or Ph.D. degree (Master of Arts, Master of Science or Doctorate of Philosophy). The Ph.D. is the highest scientific degree in the US. This degree usually requires at least three years of study and a dissertation defense. M.A. or M.S. degrees are awarded after two years of graduate studies. Students who already have a diploma of higher education may apply for graduate school in the US.
Postgraduate: This is another term for graduate programs. A prerequisite is a possible course of study or requirement you must have to be admitted into a degree program. Elective Courses are courses you will take that does not necessarily have anything to do with your major. These courses are meant to give you a broader knowledge base.
2006-06-28 [16:25:30] Answer: MBAs are traditionally two-year programs, though there are some one-year programs. International students are allowed to work on campus up to 20 hours per week for the first year they are in the US. After the first year, international students can apply for permission to work off campus up to 20 hours per week. Many international MBA students have full-time internships or jobs the summer following their first year. For fee information you will have to consult the website of each university of interest to you. |
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