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1 Overview of U.S. Higher Education Venice Chan EducationUSA Advisor Public Affairs Section U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau

2 Key Topics To know about the EducationUSA To understand the U.S. Higher Education features, structures and admissions policies EducationUSA.state.gov

3 Funded and Supported by the U.S. government 400 centers in over 170 countries Free, comprehensive, and non-biased online and phone advising on education in the U.S. Do NOT work with agents

4 The United States 4,861* accredited institutions 8,032** students from Hong Kong (70% UG level) Source: 1. The U.S. Department of Education 2. IIE Open Doors Report

5 Accessibility Key Features Diversity of choices Almost 5,000 accredited institutions 900 Majors Types of institutions Tuition and living costs Scholarships and Financial Aid

6 Flexibility Not standardized Key Features Council for Higher Education Accreditation: No central ranking body Emphasize a broad, well rounded education Allow to change major Two pathways

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8 Graduate: Master s and Doctoral Degrees Dental School D.D.S. 4 years Medical School M.D. 4 years Law School J.D. 3 years M.B.A. 2 years M.Arch 2 years M.A./M.S. 2 years Graduate School Ph.D. 3-5 years Undergraduate: Bachelor s Degree Colleges/Universities 2 years Community Colleges Associate Degree 2 years Colleges/Universities 4 years

9 Undergraduate Program Core courses (General Education) Internship Study abroad Co-op Bachelor s Degree Elective courses Major courses

10 General Admissions Requirements 4 -year university/ colleges Completed Application Form e.g. commonapp, school s application form High School transcripts and academic records ACT or SAT TOEFLibt or IELTS Statement of Purpose Recommendation Letters 2 year community college Completed Application Form High school transcripts and academic records TOEFLibt

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12 The SAT The SAT Test (3 hours and 45 minutes): Critical Reading ( scale) Mathematics ( scale) Writing ( scale) SAT Subject Tests (1-hour multiple-choice): Five areas: English, History, Mathematics, Sciences, and Languages Measure knowledge and skills in a particular subject area

13 The ACT Accesses high school students educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The ACT Test (Multiple-choice only) (2 hours and 55 minutes): English (1 to 36 scale) Mathematics (1 to 36 scale) Reading (1 to 36 scale) Science (1 to 36 scale) Optional: ACT Plus Writing (3 hours and 25 minutes): includes a 30-minute Writing Test Available only on the October, December, and April test dates

14 Types of Colleges and Costs Institution Tuition and Fees in Community College: North Central Missouri College Northwest college East Los Angeles Community College Public University: California State University, Fullerton University of Washington, Seattle, WA University of California, Los Angeles, CA Private University: University of Southern California, CA Harvard University, MA George Washington University US $ 11,120 US $ 10,712 US $ 18,711 US $27,270 US $35,763 US $54,422 US $54,102 US $60,723 US $54,225 Private Liberal Arts College: Grinnell College, Iowa US $47,262

15 Graduate Program Over 1,700 graduate programs Graduate degrees offered in the U.S Master s degrees (MA, MS, MBA, MPA, etc.) Doctoral degree (PhD) The academic year usually last nine months and is divided into semesters, trimesters or quarters.

16 Choosing a Graduate Program Develop a Short list of Programs: You should consider the following factors: Your Education & Career Goals Field of Studies Cost

17 Estimated Average Cost Private Public High Low High Low Tuition 29,000 13,000 15,000 7,000 Housing and Meals 8,500 4,500 7,500 4,500 Books & Supplies 1,500 1,200 1,500 1,000 Personal Expenses 8,500 4,500 7,000 3,500 Total expenses 47,500 23,200 31,000 16,000

18 Choosing a Graduate Program Look Into Requirements: Academic admission requirements Recommendation from your professors, employers, etc. Availability of Scholarships/Financial Aid Fellowships Assistantships-Teaching Assistantships, Research Assistantships, Administrative Assistantships On-Campus Employment

19 Choosing a Graduate Program Things to Consider: Accreditation Institutional and Professional State authorization, state-recognized For example: Business-Association of Collegiate Business and Programs (ACBSP) Psychology-American Psychological Association (APA)

20 Choosing a Graduate Program Other Factors: Research programs and facilities Size of department and the institution Qualifications of the faculty Course and thesis requirements Length of time required to complete the program Funding available for research

21 Online Resources University Search Sites:

22 Online Resources Admission Tests: Accreditation:

23 Finance Your Studies Financial Aid and Scholarships Merit Based Need Based Online Resources EducationUSA Weekly Updates

24 EducationUSA Weekly Financial Aid Updates EducationUSA.state.gov

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26 The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Female students studying in computer science, engineering, or related technical field EducationUSA.state.gov

27 Recommendations Never have to pay to find or apply for scholarships Your next stop: Your institution s financial aid office Always try! Research and apply in advance! EducationUSA.state.gov

28 Contact Information Phone: (852) Fax: (852) Facebook: EducationUSAinHKMacau HK Website: Global Website:

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