成功申请美国大学秘诀Applying to a US University.ppt

Applying to a US University Tips for a successful admissions process Who are we? United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan A bi-national commission, established 1951, with 4 Pakistanis appointed by the Secretary, Ministry of Education and 4 U.S. citizens appointed by the U.S. Ambassador Oversees Fulbright and other programs Recruits, selects, supports program grantees, and administers the program in Pakistan Advises prospective students on all aspects of studying in the U.S. Administers standardized testing (TOEFL, SAT, GRE, etc.) Funded by both the U.S. and Government of Pakistan Today U.S. Education Choosing a College or University The Application Process U.S. Education Why study in the U.S.? Diversity international students 600,000 (4% of the total undergraduate US university and US college population, and 10% for US graduate school). ? High Standard of Education School for Everyone Most exciting, rewarding and comprehensive array of study options in the world. Why study in the U.S.? Average spending on post-secondary education per student: US $ 22,234 Germany $ 10,504 Australia $ 12,688 UK $ 10,753 SOURCE: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Education at a Glance - OCED Indicators 2004. (Paris, 2004). The average top 500 US university has about fifteen times the endowment of the average top 100 UK university. Why study in the U.S.? Research funding at U.S universities in 2005 was $43 billion dollars. Research funding at U.K. universities in 2004/5 was $5.5 billion dollars. What makes US education so different (and so confusing to many students) Different from Pakistani and UK systems Diversity of choice Not standardized No central ranking body Not based on exam scores alone- examples of different projects Different process at every institution Personal Reasons Meet new, interesting people! Become more Globally Conscious Mature as a person Social Activitie