What should you do?

First, you should contact the university you wish to attend and get the application forms directly. In addition, the university will want from you the following (we recommend that all this information be translated into English by a certified translator and notarized):

Academic Records/Transcripts:

Universities require that you submit the previous three to four years of transcripts of the high school and/or university that you attended.

Teacher Recommendations:

These are required for the more competitive schools where admission is difficult or if you are applying for a grant or scholarship.

TOEFL, SAT, or ACT Tests:

These tests are required to see if you meet the academic standards of the university. The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) tests your English proficiency. Many American universities require foreign students to take the TOEFL to ensure that their English is sufficient. Most schools require a 500 or higher test score. Graduate programs require 550-600 or higher. For further information contact: TOEFL Program Office, PO Box 6155, Princeton, New Jersey 08541, USA.
If you are applying to Bachelors program you may be required to take the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), the AT (Achievement Test) or the ACT(. Masters and Doctorate programs may require the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or the GMAT (Graduate Management Aptitude Test) or the LSAT (Law Scholastic Aptitude Test).

Proof of Financial Ability:

Most universities and English program will require that you submit bank statements and other documents which prove that you or your parents have enough money to pay for your education and living expenses. Some universities require that you make a bank deposit directly into their account or pay the tuition in advance.

Financial Aid:

There are some universities that offer financial aid to students from countries other than the United States. Very few will offer complete financial aid. Therefore, you must pay some of the costs. Some universities have employment opportunities on campus for international students. Students who get an F - 1 student visa may not work off campus during the first year of college. After the first year, they may apply for permission to work off campus at a part-time job to help pay for their expenses. Permission is granted by the international student office at the university and the U.S. Immigration Department.

Application Fee:

Most universities and English language centers require an application fee to apply. This is to pay for the time and expense (such as postage, printing, employee wages, etc.) of processing your application. Normally it is not refundable.

I-20 Form:

Once you are accepted, the university or language center will issue you an I-20 form. This form allows you to apply for a student visa at the American consulate or embassy in your country. It does not guarantee that you will receive a visa. The American consulate must determine if the reason you are applying for the visa is genuine and that you will return to your country once you have finished your education in the United States. Many students are disappointed when the American consulate or embassy rejects their application for a student visa and they can not realize their dream of studying in the U.S. If this happens to you, contact the school that issued your I-20 and try to re-apply for a student visa either immediately or at a later date when you have addressed the concerns of the U.S. consulate officer.

A successful application:

Once you have been accepted and have received the student visa, you may be asked to pay for all or part of the first year's tuition or housing expense. Be aware that if you decide to withdraw, or go to another university, you may not be refunded this money.

You may also learn more about American universities by getting access to a specific college/university.

If you still have a specific question concerning the application process, contact us at Conversa Language Center.

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