The US remains a popular destination for international students. An Open Doors Report revealed that the US had 948,519 international students in 2022, reflecting a four percent increase compared to the preceding academic year. HolonIQ forecasts that the US will see 1.2m+ international students by 2023. Amid this influx, US universities face a new challenge …
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When it comes to the final submission of your applications to US colleges, January 1 is the first thing that comes to mind. Most students rush to complete applications in the last week of the year because several deadlines fall on this day. After that, they wait for April 1, when colleges declare their results. …
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If you have your heart set on pursuing your undergraduate studies in the US, it’s worth your time to understand the Common Application (Common App) form. Easing the tedious process of filling out multiple forms for different colleges, Common App is a single online college application form that more than 900 colleges evaluate. The first …
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Many US colleges for international students have become highly selective. Harvard University’s acceptance rate fell from 10.5 percent to 3.19 percent within a decade. Besides the best and brightest, universities are looking for sincerity. Students must demonstrate interest to express their desire to join the college. What is demonstrated interest? Unlike your grades, test scores, …
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Along with grades and test scores, extracurricular activities are critical to your university application. They enable colleges to see if you can go beyond the classroom and contribute to their campus life. According to Jorge Delgado, Associate Director of International Admissions at Brandeis University, “there are only so many hours in the day. So seeing …
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Although several US colleges have introduced test-optional and test-blind admissions policies, standardised testing is still significant for undergraduate applications to US universities. It may be in your best interest to take these tests. Even though the test may not be compulsory, a good score may tip the scales in your favour and increase your chances …
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Considered one of the best public university systems in the US, the University of California (UC) has nine undergraduate campuses – UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Riverside, and UC Merced. You must apply through the UC application form to pursue your undergraduate degree …
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The past decades have seen unprecedented growth in students choosing to study abroad for higher education. According to a study by Holon IQ in 2019, there were 5 million international students, representing 196 Billion USD of direct annual expenditure. They expect this annual expenditure to double by 2030. While global education may have faced challenges during …
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The Ivy League refers to a group of the finest US colleges. Leading global companies know that these universities educate the world’s best students. But which colleges are considered a part of the Ivy League? What makes each of them unique? Why are they so coveted? Read on to find out. Here’s a list of …
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US colleges are undoubtedly popular among international students. In a survey conducted by the Institute of International Education with 550+ higher education institutions in the US, 65 percent of the universities revealed that they had seen a surge in international student enrolments for undergraduate courses since the pandemic. But before you apply, let’s understand US …
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